ICBM Top End Test Engineer

About the position

Canvas is seeking an ICBM Top End Test Engineer! This position is to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Engineering field. Experience may be substituted for education with customer approval.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.
• Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
• Familiarity with Test Instrumentation and Planning, Execution, and Reporting.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• The same as the Requirements section listed above.

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 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!