Aeropropulsion Test Manager

Job Title: 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 accomplishing the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

Duties:

• 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 Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates – this document provides customers with a rough approximation for things like costs, test schedule, test consumables, required resources (fuel, electricity, water, etc.), manpower, etc.
• 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.
• Track multiple projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• 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 Test Engineers and Test Analysts.
• Prepare monthly Test Management Review (TMR) materials and brief to squadron leadership.
• Ensure deliverable timelines are met and closeout Test Projects.

Requirements:

• Familiarization with DoD or Air Force Test Center test & evaluation processes
• An engineering degree is not explicitly required but highly desired. An ability to understand engineering jargon and physics-based concepts is mandatory.
• Experience with Earned Value Management concepts.
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience managing complex projects
• Experience applying technical and programmatic risk management or mitigation strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be organized with the ability to multi-task effectively
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented
• +2yrs experience working as an Engineering Project Manager, Project Engineer, etc.

Desired:

• Three years of relevant experience with DoD and/or AEDC, Eglin, Wright Patterson, Edwards AFB, NAVAIR, Hill AFB, China Lake experience a plus (desired)
• MBA or PMI/PMP certification
• Experience with jet and/or rocket engines, aircraft, spacecraft, and associated test systems.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Other Essential Job Functions: May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and 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 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 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] with questions.

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