Sentinel Test Engineer (Ordnance)

at  Canvas Inc

Job Title: Sentinel Test Engineer (Ordnance)
Location: Hill AFB, UT (Hybrid)
Canvas is seeking a Test Engineer to support the 719th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at Hill AFB! This position is to provide assistance and advisory services to the DoD.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support to the Sentinel Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in development test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for AF Nuclear Weapons Center missile systems.
• Support Sentinel and Minuteman III developmental test efforts to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Serve as T&E Focal Point for IPT and Test Working Group Co-Chair. Plan, schedule, and report on all test activities for area of responsibility.
• Report, validate, and initially prioritize DRs.
• Coordinate test plan/report CDRL reviews.
• Develop and update TEMPs and ITT Charters.
• Develop and manage PTO agreements for CTF.
• Coordinate/facilitate integration and communication between Sentinel CTF, SPO, and Prime Contractor.
• Participate in all T&E phases outlined in the DoD Test and Evaluation guidebook.
• Coordinate/Ensure Technical Review Board (TRB) and Safety Review Board (SRB) activities are taking place within Sentinel CTF.
• Follow up on any actions during TRB/SRB’s to ensure actions are documented and resolved prior to test readiness review (TRR) and test execution.
• Document the accomplishment of SRBs, the overall risk assessment, and any associated actions.
• Ensure appropriate project management controls are established to include oversight test projects are properly closed out.
• Work with the Operations Lead and SPO Test Managers to ensure appropriate IPT, Prime Contractor, and Mission Thread Leads are included in project completion.
• Provide support and advocate integrated approaches of Sentinel CTF efforts and support test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in working with DoD organizations, test organizations and/or prime contractors.
• Ability to direct a group of people or organization.
• Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers.
• Experience in conflict resolution within multiple teams so that all parties benefit.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, communicate, and minimize the amount risk an initiative program or project may cause for the entire schedule.
• Work is timely, efficient and of acceptable quality.
• Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at appropriate level.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
• Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
• Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.
• Familiarity with DoD weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.
• Experience in working with aerospace vehicle equipment and related ordnance is highly desired.
  Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  Other Essential Job Functions: Must be willing to travel up to 15%.

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.

• Provide support to the Sentinel Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in development test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for AF Nuclear Weapons Center missile systems.
• Support Sentinel and Minuteman III developmental test efforts to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Serve as T&E Focal Point for IPT and Test Working Group Co-Chair. Plan, schedule, and report on all test activities for area of responsibility.
• Report, validate, and initially prioritize DRs.
• Coordinate test plan/report CDRL reviews.
• Develop and update TEMPs and ITT Charters.
• Develop and manage PTO agreements for CTF.
• Coordinate/facilitate integration and communication between Sentinel CTF, SPO, and Prime Contractor.
• Participate in all T&E phases outlined in the DoD Test and Evaluation guidebook.
• Coordinate/Ensure Technical Review Board (TRB) and Safety Review Board (SRB) activities are taking place within Sentinel CTF.
• Follow up on any actions during TRB/SRB’s to ensure actions are documented and resolved prior to test readiness review (TRR) and test execution.
• Document the accomplishment of SRBs, the overall risk assessment, and any associated actions.
• Ensure appropriate project management controls are established to include oversight test projects are properly closed out.
• Work with the Operations Lead and SPO Test Managers to ensure appropriate IPT, Prime Contractor, and Mission Thread Leads are included in project completion.
• Provide support and advocate integrated approaches of Sentinel CTF efforts and support test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable