Test Engineer

Canvas • Redstone Arsenal, AL

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About The Position

Canvas is seeking a Test Engineer to support test and evaluation activities for Project Office customers. The announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.

The Test Engineer designs and executes qualification test plans to validate the functionality and quality of complex Army missile systems. The role supports component-, subsystem-, and system-level qualification testing, including environmental, EMI/EMC, safety, and human factors testing. It includes on-site TDY testing support, training to operate weapon system equipment at the test facility, and performing Unit Under Test functional checks.

The position works with test facility staff to ensure the test schedule is executed and provides daily status reports to leadership. The Test Engineer evaluates systems against military standards, identifies potential weapon system issues and defects through testing, and reports findings to help ensure the final product meets specifications. The role works closely with development teams across the product lifecycle. It involves physically climbing on top of military vehicles and weapon systems, and travel is estimated at 30%.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Five years of test and evaluation experience in Army weapon system qualification testing.
• Experience evaluating systems against MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-464.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on Test and Evaluation experience.
• Redstone Test Center (RTC) or other laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute qualification test plans to validate the functionality and quality of complex Army missile systems.
• Lead and support component-, subsystem-, and system-level qualification testing, including environmental, EMI/EMC, safety, and human factors tests.
• Provide on-site TDY testing support, complete training to operate weapon system equipment at the test facility, and perform Unit Under Test functional checks.
• Collaborate with test facility staff to ensure execution of the test schedule.
• Provide daily status reports to leadership.
• Evaluate systems to ensure they meet military standards, including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-464.
• Perform tests on system features to identify potential weapon system issues and defects.
• Report findings to ensure the final product meets specifications and work closely with development teams across the product lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

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