Hypersonic Aerothermal Test Engineer

Job Description
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* Job Title:

** Hypersonic Aerothermal Test Engineer
** Location**:
Arnold, AFB
- 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.
** Duties:
*** Working with minimal supervision, performing primarily aerothermal test engineering functions, but support may be in a variety of technical areas including:  + Aerothermal testing and analysis  + Thermal Protection System ablation  + Fluid-thermal-structural interaction (FTSI)  + Computational heat transfer  + Optical diagnostic techniques  + Statistical methods and statistically defensible analysis techniques
* Working with minimal supervision, performing primarily aerothermal test engineering functions, but support may be in a variety of technical areas including:  + Assisting in coordination and generation of requirements and analysis objectives, measures of performance, and success criteria which support the evaluation of hypersonic weapon systems.  + Advising/assisting the government and customer during the test planning process, including assessing test conditions and addressing test cell/test article interactions.  

+ Leading Technical, Safety, and Readiness Review Boards.  + Directing the execution of hypersonic ground tests.  + Performing in-depth analysis of the resulting test data in order to meet analysis objectives.  + Preparing quick-look reports and detailed technical reports as appropriate to record test planning, data processing and analysis, and conclusions/recommendations.
* Reviewing state-of-the-art test and analysis techniques in literature and applying them to specific project requirements and supporting analysis-technique development efforts to advance the state-of-the-art analysis capabilities at AEDC
* Learning and effectively using a variety of government and in-house simulation codes and analysis tools.
* Working in fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
** Requirements:
*** Bachelor's degree
* Desired Qualifications
** Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. (Seeking undergrads or junior engineers looking to acquire graduate level degrees.)
* An advanced degree and background or coursework related to the technical areas described above is a plus.
* Proficiency with Scientific Python (primary code) and Matlab (secondary).
* The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with senior staff and peers.
* Communications must be clear, concise, and at the appropriate level.
* Must be timely, efficient, and produce work of acceptable quality.
* Completed work must meet project/program objectives.
* Must exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers.
* Must utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission.
* Focused adherence to safety and security requirements in an office-based environment is required.
* Must be able to obtain or have an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
** Security Clearance:
** The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
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