Test Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer

Location: Hill AFB, UT (On-Site)

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Sentinel CTF Test Engineer! This position is to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force. This is multiple level positions located at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), as part of the ICBM Combined Test Force (CTF), under the 804th Test Group affiliated with Arnold Engineering and Development Complex and will provide oversight of Sentinel ICBM (formerly GBSD) CTF test activities to assist/augment SPO (System Program Office) Test Managers. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support to the Sentinel Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in development test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for AF Nuclear Weapons Center missile systems.
• Support Sentinel and Minuteman III developmental test efforts to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Serve T&E Focal Point for IPT and Test Working Group Co-Chair.
• Plan, schedule, and report on all test activities for area of responsibility.
• Report, validate, and initially prioritize DRs.
• Provide government DT&E results and final reports to PM, PEO, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate test plan/report CDRL reviews.
• Develop and update TEMPs and ITT Charters.
• Develop and manage PTO agreements for CTF.
• Coordinate/facilitate integration and communication between Sentinel CTF, SPO, and Prime Contractor.
• Participate in all T&E phases outlined in the DoD Test and Evaluation guidebook.
• Coordinate/Ensure Technical Review Board (TRB) and Safety Review Board (SRB) activities are taking place within Sentinel CTF.
• Follow up on any actions during TRB/SRB's to ensure actions are documented and resolved prior to test readiness review (TRR) and test execution.
• Document the accomplishment of SRBs, the overall risk assessment, and any associated actions.
• Ensure appropriate project management controls are established to include oversight test projects are properly closed out.
• Conduct a monthly Test Management Review with Sentinel CTF and SPO.
• Work with the Operations Lead and SPO Test Managers to ensure appropriate IPT, Prime Contractor, and Mission Thread Leads are included in project completion.
• Provide support and advocate integrated approaches of Sentinel CTF efforts and support test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Education/Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in program/test management (Six years' experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's degree if waived by the government); Master's degree in an engineering or related field desired.
• Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
• Work is timely, efficient and of acceptable quality. Completed work meets project/program objectives.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• The ability to analyze, prioritize, communicate, and minimize the amount risk an initiative program or project may cause for the entire schedule.
• Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers
• Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at appropriate level.
• Experience in conflict resolution within multiple teams so that all parties benefit.
• The ability to direct a group of people or organization.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
• Experience in working with DoD organizations, test organizations and/or prime contractors is highly desired.
• Experience in working on DoD test programs is highly desired.
• Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies is highly desired.
• Familiarity with DoD weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing is highly desired.

Required Security Level: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas, Inc. 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, Inc.

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

Canvas, Inc 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, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Canvas, Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at (256) 489-2988 or talent@canvas-inc.com.

For further information on Canvas Inc, 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.