Test Engineer

Kelly Group - Niceville, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Niceville, FL

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

Canvas is seeking a Test Engineer (Air-to-Air) to support the 780th TS at Eglin AFB, FL. The role involves establishing standards for test documentation, providing technical reviews, and managing engineering duties related to the test and evaluation of major programs. The Test Engineer will represent the Squadron at various conferences and provide technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief, ensuring the successful execution of air-to-air and air-to-surface weapon tests.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards for test documentation and technical reporting.
• Provide technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.
• Manage engineering duties related to the test and evaluation of major programs including development tests, engineering evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint T&E programs.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief.
• Represent the Squadron and AFTC at conferences and with other commands on matters pertaining to T&E of conventional weapons systems.
• Brief and debrief executing aircrew on mission execution and requirements.
• Develop test planning documentation for an emerging weapon program.
• Forecast test assets and range requirements.
• Integrate with program offices and prime contractors.
• Act as Test Director/Test Conductor during mission execution.

Requirements

• Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in Engineering desired.
• Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
• Self-motivated to learn new systems under test and be proactive to meet program requirements.
• Experience in DoD weapons acquisition process.
• Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber/attack Test, operations and weapon systems.
• Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate desired.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate.

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