Test Capability Engineer

Tullahoma, TN, USA | Full Time Job Title: Test Capability Engineer Location: Arnold AFB, TN (On-Site) Canvas is seeking a Test Capability Manager! This position will support the Project Management Division in planning and implementing acquisition strategies to procure and install special test equipment associated with turbine engine testing. Qualified candidates will have in-depth knowledge of jet engine design and operation, as well as extensive experience in ground testing of jet engines. As such, AEDC experience is highly desirable. Duties include but are not limited to:

Interface with stakeholders to define requirements/specifications/constraints for needed equipment and services, assess options/alternatives, and establish testing validation and verification criteria to ensure system meets requirements.

Develop/update project technical documentation including but not limited to Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Technical Requirements Documents, Statement of Objectives.

Work closely with AF Procurement to establish technical evaluation criteria for outside contractor source selection.

Provide technical evaluation of outside contractor's project proposals.

Coordinate with Test Operations and Sustainment contractor to determine necessary design, fabrication, installation, and testing support.

Coordinate with test area personnel to ensure project deliverables meet the desired vision.

Brief local leadership and external customers on the status of projects.

Support incremental project design reviews.

Provide technical guidance and recommendations at various decision points throughout project.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline; Master's degree desired.

3-10 years of relevant experience.

Must be knowledgeable of jet engine ground testing.

Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing (as position will have involvement in developing project plans.

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Extensive turbine engine testing experience/expertise highly desired.

Experience working at a military test facility beneficial with AEDC experience highly desired.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Other Essential Job Functions:

Candidate may be required to work other than normal duty hours to meet submittal deadlines or complete field testing, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

About Us

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 Millennials ™ (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 makes 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 relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com (teamtalent@canvas-inc.com) .

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com (teamtalent@canvas-inc.com) with questions.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.