Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

Canvas Inc. • Nellis AFB, NV

3d

About The Position

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: As a Flight Test Engineer, you will work as a member of an integrated product team to develop and test new and existing capabilities for the US Air Force Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Combined Test Force (CTF). You will plan, execute, analyze, and report test activities to evaluate System Under Test (SUT) performance. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Evaluating technical specifications and system design documents for completeness and accuracy. Preparing Methods of Test and technical reports for developmental tests of new and modified aircraft systems. Providing technical assistance to military test directors. Participating in test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and design reviews with Helicopter Program Office (HPO), Systems Program Office (SPO), and system developers. Presenting test strategy, objectives, and procedures to senior leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards. Coordinating with instrumentation and analysis personnel to define data collection and analysis requirements for test missions. Directing test missions from range control facilities and while airborne. Perform Flight Test Engineer duties onboard Air Force HH-60G/W helicopters. Advising the customer on flight test issues and results. Incorporating scientific and technical principles in test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. Travel to offsite locations, as required. This position requires an individual with motivation and initiative to support developmental flight testing in a dynamic high tempo environment. Requirements: Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or other similar technical field and 3-10 years of related experience. Must be able to obtain an FAA Class III Medical Certificate. Must be a self-motivated expert able to take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, executing necessary tasks leading to the successful accomplishment of assigned duties. Must be familiar with acquisitions and test management procedures including coordinating and interfacing with HPO/SPOs. Must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team. Must have strong communication skills and possess technical writing skills. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Flight test experience with military aircraft is preferred. Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret clearance. Desired Experience: Experience working with operational or developmental test organizations is highly desired. Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications highly desired. Proficient in Air Force test and evaluation methods for test planning, test execution, data analysis, and final report preparation. Test Conductor experience with military systems. Familiarity with data analysis tools, such as MATLAB, is highly desired. Familiarity with Defense Contract Management Agency Instruction 8210, contractor flight and ground procedures, and Government Flight Representatives. 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 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 accommodation is 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. 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 makes 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 accommodation is 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. Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or other similar technical field and 3-10 years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain an FAA Class III Medical Certificate.
• Must be a self-motivated expert able to take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, executing necessary tasks leading to the successful accomplishment of assigned duties.
• Must be familiar with acquisitions and test management procedures including coordinating and interfacing with HPO/SPOs.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.
• Must have strong communication skills and possess technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Flight test experience with military aircraft is preferred.
• Experience working with operational or developmental test organizations is highly desired.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications highly desired.
• Proficient in Air Force test and evaluation methods for test planning, test execution, data analysis, and final report preparation.
• Test Conductor experience with military systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, such as MATLAB, is highly desired.
• Familiarity with Defense Contract Management Agency Instruction 8210, contractor flight and ground procedures, and Government Flight Representatives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating technical specifications and system design documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Preparing Methods of Test and technical reports for developmental tests of new and modified aircraft systems.
• Providing technical assistance to military test directors.
• Participating in test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and design reviews with Helicopter Program Office (HPO), Systems Program Office (SPO), and system developers.
• Presenting test strategy, objectives, and procedures to senior leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.
• Coordinating with instrumentation and analysis personnel to define data collection and analysis requirements for test missions.
• Directing test missions from range control facilities and while airborne.
• Perform Flight Test Engineer duties onboard Air Force HH-60G/W helicopters.
• Advising the customer on flight test issues and results.
• Incorporating scientific and technical principles in test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting.
• Travel to offsite locations, as required.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level