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Canvas Inc. Flight Test Engineer Team Lead in Huntsville, Alabama
Job Title: Flight Test Engineer Team Lead
Location: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid)
Canvas is seeking a Flight Test Engineer Team Lead! The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, challenging environment supporting the 715th Flight Test Squadron, Flight Test program. This position will lead a small team that provides range integration, training, test planning and execution for employees and execution teams executing flight tests and supports development of flight test execution documentation. This position is considered a task lead position located in Huntsville, Alabama and a senior position in the area of training (personnel and team) and flight test execution. This individual works as a member of an integrated product team to develop and test new capabilities for the US Air Force involving various aircraft (B-52/F-15/F-16) and weapons systems. This position requires an individual with motivation and initiative to support developmental flight testing in a dynamic high-tempo environment located at geographically dispersed locations. This person will typically perform the following kinds of functions: Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex programs; provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to personnel, program and project staff; provide range integration guidance, develop critical execution products, provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues; Consults with client to define need or problem, supervises studies, and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
Duties:
Perform work in the areas of test planning/requirements and execution
Conduct basic and applied research to evaluate current plans and required plans for test execution
Assist in training new flight test employees and Execution Teams (ETs)
Assist customer in planning and executing hypersonic flight tests
Develop training materials and curriculum using Microsoft Office products and/or courseware software
Assemble/analyze training metrics; compile responses after training
Present training materials in a classroom, computer-based, and simulation-based training to prepare Execution Teams for day of launch and on-console operations
Develop plans, processes, test documentation and checklists
Assist in the development and maintenance of test plans and documentation
Close coordination required with customer, who is located at Elgin Air Force Base and contract personnel located in Tullahoma, Tennessee
Understanding test flights, B-52/F-15/F/A-18 flight tests and range testing
Revise and update training records in various databases and SharePoint
Requirements:
Master's degree in applicable discipline and 10+ years of experience
Experience leading Integrated Product Teams and Cross Functional Teams in a managerial role.
Developing test planning documentation for an emerging weapons program.
Worked and presented material to military officers and senior leadership.
Forecasting test assets, range requirements, and documentation development.
Integrating with program offices and prime contractors.
Developing, presenting, and assessing training in a classroom setting and hands-on environment or by computer-based learning.
Using Learning Management Systems, Advanced Electronic Classrooms, Computer Based Training (CBT), and Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource System (CeTARS).
Experience with current Department of Defense testing, test design and performance, knowledge of Department of Defense programs and organizations, and an understanding of Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) operations are required.
Self-motivated/self-starter; possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task.
Ability to lead a team, work in a team environment, and be accountable for both individual work and teamwork.
Proficient with Windows-based PC software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills.
Other Essential Job Functions:
Travel in support of testing accounts for approximately 20 - 25% of duty time and may include overseas locations1 - 2 weeks per year.
Security Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance.
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) .
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For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.
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