Aeropropulsion Test Manager

Aeropropulsion Test Manager

Location: Arnold AFB, TN - Tullahoma, TN (On-site)

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 accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

• Oversee and facilitate the planning, coordination, and execution of Aeropropulsion test programs.
• Interface with test customers and technical SMEs to gather information and establish test requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and track test planning and readiness schedule.
• Document and revise Advance Fund Requests.
• Develop Statement of Capability (SOC) – the baseline agreement between the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) and the Sponsor. This document establishes responsibilities, schedule, cost and related support requirements to execute the project as understood.
• Develop planning documentation as required throughout the test project lifecycle.
• Initiate periodic Test Planning Working Groups (TPWG) with test team to discuss test requirements, test planning, test readiness, and document meetings.
• Tailor milestone list for each project complexity and mission requirements with TPWG support.
• Communicate test and test‑related maintenance, improvement and modernization, and technology requirements to the DO for scheduling consideration and identification of training opportunities.
• Coordinate and schedule all project reviews which include Technical Review Boards (TRB), Safety Review Boards (SRB), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Lead TRR presentation with support from TE and TA.
• Prepare monthly Test Management Review (TMR) materials and brief to squadron leadership.
• Ensure deliverable timelines are met and close out Test Projects.

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 10 years performing DoD government testing.
• Familiarity with DoD or Air Force Test Center test & evaluation processes.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Experience with jet and rocket engines and associated test systems.
• Experience applying technical and programmatic risk management or mitigation strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be organized with the ability to multi‑task effectively.
• 15–20 years of relevant experience with DoD and/or AEDC experience a plus (desired).

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that make up our employees' total rewards 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 compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's…