Test Engineer

Canvas Inc. • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Canvas is seeking a Test Engineer to support test and evaluation activities for Project Office customers. This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions. The role involves designing and executing qualification test plans to validate the functionality and quality of complex Army missile systems. The engineer leads and supports component-, subsystem-, and system-level qualification testing, potentially covering environmental, EMI/EMC, safety, and human factors testing. The work includes on-site TDY testing support, training to operate weapon system equipment at a test facility, and performing Unit Under Test functional checks. The position also requires coordinating with test facility staff to execute schedules, reporting daily status to leadership, evaluating systems against military standards, identifying potential issues and defects through testing, and reporting findings while working with development teams across the product lifecycle. The role involves physically climbing on top of military vehicles and weapon systems. Estimated travel is 30%.

Requirements

• BS or BA 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.
• 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 testing as applicable.
• Support on-site TDY testing, complete training to operate weapon system equipment at the test facility, and perform Unit Under Test functional checks.
• Coordinate with test facility staff and provide daily status reports to leadership to ensure test schedules are executed.
• Evaluate systems for compliance with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-464.
• Identify potential weapon system issues and defects by testing system features.
• Report findings and work with development teams across the product lifecycle to ensure the final product meets specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time