Test Engineer - Air-to-Ground

Canvas is seeking qualified candidates to support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at Eglin AFB in Florida. The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface, direct-fire, and advanced munitions. Candidates should have a working knowledge of airborne weapon systems; USAF, USN, or Marine fighter/bomber tactics and/or airborne weapons employment. Prior experience in developmental weapons, and/or operational testing is highly desired.

Aircrew experience is highly desired.

• Establish and maintain standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
• Provide technical review of test directives, methods, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
• Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures to unit leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
• Provide technical management and perform engineering duties related to test and evaluation of major programs, including development, engineering evaluation, operational evaluation, and joint T&E programs on air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons.
• Develop test planning documentation for emerging weapon programs.
• Offer technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief.
• Represent the Squadron and AFTC at conferences and with other commands, HQ USAF, HQ USA, HQ USN, OSD, DHS, foreign nations, or industry on matters related to the T&E of conventional weapons systems and their compatibility with airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.
• Forecast test assets and range requirements.
• Integrate with program offices and prime contractors.
• Brief and debrief executing aircrew on mission execution and requirements.
• Act as Test Conductor during Test mission execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3–10 years of relevant experience; years of experience may be substituted for the education requirement, per customer approval.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.
• U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
• Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
• Self‑motivated to learn new systems under test and proactive in meeting program requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.
• Strong communication skills and technical writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in DoD weapons acquisition process.
• Flight test or aircrew flight experience with military fighter/bomber aircraft.
• Test Conductor experience with military systems.
• Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber/attack Test, operations, and weapon systems.
• Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate desired.

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Essential Job Functions:

Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and a VEVRAA federal contractor that affirms equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.