Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

Location: Nevada

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Posted 18 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100241

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplishing the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.
** Duties:
** As a Flight Test Engineer, you will work as a member of an integrated product team to develop and test new and existing capabilities for the US Air Force Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Combined Test Force (CTF). You will plan, execute, analyze, and report test activities to evaluate System Under Test (SUT) performance.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
* Evaluating technical specifications and system design documents for completeness and accuracy.
* Preparing Methods of Test and technical reports for developmental tests of new and modified aircraft systems.
* Providing technical assistance to military test directors.
* Participating in test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and design reviews with Helicopter Program Office (HPO), Systems Program Office (SPO), and system developers.
* Presenting test strategy, objectives, and procedures to senior leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
* Coordinating with instrumentation and analysis personnel to define data collection and analysis requirements for test missions.
* Directing test missions from range control facilities and while airborne.
* Perform Flight Test Engineer duties onboard Air Force HH-60G/W helicopters.
* Advising the customer on flight test issues and results.
* Incorporating scientific and technical principles in test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting.
* Travel to offsite locations, as required.
* This position requires an individual with motivation and initiative to support developmental flight testing in a dynamic high tempo environment.
** Requirements:
*** Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or other similar technical field and 3-10 years of related experience.
* Must be able to obtain an FAA Class III Medical Certificate.
* Must be a self-motivated expert able to take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, executing necessary tasks leading to the successful accomplishment of assigned duties.
* Must be familiar with acquisitions and test management procedures including coordinating and interfacing with HPO/SPOs.
* Must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.
* Must have strong communication skills and possess technical writing skills.
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
* Flight test experience with military aircraft is preferred.
** Security Clearance:
*** U.S. Citizenship required.
* Active Secret clearance.
** Desired

Experience:

*** Experience working with operational or developmental test organizations is highly desired. Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications highly desired.
* Proficient in Air Force test and evaluation methods for test planning, test execution, data analysis, and final report preparation.
* Test Conductor experience with military systems.
* Familiarity with data analysis tools, such as MATLAB, is highly desired.
* Familiarity with Defense Contract Management Agency Instruction 8210, contractor flight and ground procedures, and Government Flight Representatives.

Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified , Fortune Best Small Workplace , Fortune Best Workplace for Millennia ls  (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
** Benefits of Working with Canvas
** To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that make up our employees' total package. Those benefits may include:
* Competitive Wages
* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
* Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
* Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
* 11 Paid Federal Holidays
* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
* 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
* Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
* Robust Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
* Spot Awards for Exemplary Individual Performance
* Discretionary performance-based bonuses
* And many more! Final…