Canvas · 15 hours ago
Aeropropulsion Test Manager
Arnold, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCanvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. The Aeropropulsion Test Manager will oversee and facilitate the planning, coordination, and execution of Aeropropulsion test programs, ensuring deliverable timelines are met and managing complex projects.
3D TechnologyCADInformation TechnologyInterior Design
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee and facilitate the planning, coordination, and execution of Aeropropulsion test programs
Interface with test customers and technical SMEs to gather information and establish test requirements
Develop, coordinate, and track test planning and readiness schedule
Document and revise Advance Fund Requests
Develop Statement of Capability (SOC) - the baseline agreement between the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) and the Sponsor. This document establishes responsibilities, schedule, cost and related support requirements to execute the project as understood
Develop planning documentation as required throughout the test project lifecycle
Initiate periodic Test Planning Working Groups (TPWG) with test team to discuss test requirements, test planning, test readiness, and document meetings
Tailor milestone list for each project complexity and mission requirements with TPWG support
Communicate test and test-related maintenance, improvement and modernization, and technology requirements to the DO for scheduling consideration and identification of training opportunities
Coordinate and schedule all project reviews which include Technical Review Boards (TRB), Safety Review Boards (SRB), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
Lead TRR presentation with support from TE and TA
Prepare monthly Test Management Review (TMR) materials and brief to squadron leadership
Ensure deliverable timelines are met and closeout Test Projects
Qualification
Required
Masters' degree in a relevant discipline win a minimum of 10 years performing DoD government testing
Familiarization with DoD or Air Force Test Center test & evaluation processes
Experience leading technical teams
Experience managing complex projects
Experience with jet and rocket engines and associated test systems
Experience applying technical and programmatic risk management or mitigation strategies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Be organized with the ability to multi-task effectively
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
15-20 years of relevant experience with DoD and/or AEDC experience a plus (desired)
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
And many more!
Company
Canvas
Canvas scans the areas using an iPad or iPhone and then turns them into 3D designs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10M2025-01-29Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Greg Barto
Head of Partnerships
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