Aeropropulsion Test Manager

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.

Responsibilities

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; Develop Statement of Capability (SOC) with the Sponsor; Track multiple projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles; Develop planning documentation throughout the test project lifecycle; Initiate periodic Test Planning Working Groups (TPWG); Tailor milestone list for each project complexity and mission requirements; Communicate test, maintenance, improvement, modernization, and technology requirements to the DO; Coordinate and schedule project reviews including 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 squadron leadership; Ensure deliverable timelines are met and closeout Test Projects

Requirements

Familiarization with DoD or Air Force Test Center test & evaluation processes; 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; 2+ years experience working as an Engineering Project Manager, Project Engineer, etc.; Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Nice to have

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

Benefits

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; Robust Employee Assistance Program; Employee Referral Bonus Program; Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach; Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance; Discretionary performance-based bonuses