Consulate Health Care - Tullahoma, TN
posted 8 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Tullahoma, TN
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
About the position
The Test Capability Engineer position at Canvas involves supporting the Project Management Division in the planning and implementation of acquisition strategies for special test equipment related to turbine engine testing. The role requires in-depth knowledge of jet engine design and operation, along with extensive experience in ground testing of jet engines, particularly within military test facilities like AEDC.
Responsibilities
- Interface with stakeholders to define requirements/specifications/constraints for needed equipment and services.
- Assess options/alternatives and establish testing validation and verification criteria to ensure systems meet requirements.
- Develop/update project technical documentation including Life Cycle Sustainment Plans and Technical Requirements Documents.
- Work closely with AF Procurement to establish technical evaluation criteria for outside contractor source selection.
- Provide technical evaluation of outside contractor's project proposals.
- Coordinate with Test Operations and Sustainment contractor for design, fabrication, installation, and testing support.
- Coordinate with test area personnel to ensure project deliverables meet the desired vision.
- Brief local leadership and external customers on the status of projects.
- Support incremental project design reviews.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations at various decision points throughout the project.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline; Master's degree desired.
- 3-10 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledgeable of jet engine ground testing.
- Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Extensive turbine engine testing experience/expertise highly desired.
- Experience working at a military test facility beneficial, with AEDC experience highly desired.
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
