About the position
Canvas is seeking multiple candidates to support the 804th Test Group as a Sentinel CTF Software Engineer! This position is to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Provide technical 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 Minuteman III and/or Sentinel developmental test efforts to assess performance against stated program requirements. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases. Provide test & evaluation expertise and technical guidance and information to the government. Support reviews and testing of ICBM Launch Facility Operational Ground Program (OGP), Operational Flight Program (OFP), and Flight Program Constants (FPC) software programs. Support reviews and testing of ICBM Launch Control Center (LCC) Console Operations Program (COP) and Minuteman III Operational Targeting Program (MOTP) software programs. Observe designated testing, perform independent assessment, and analysis of technical data and test results using knowledge of the requirements and traceable performance parameters. Author a variety of products detailing independent test and evaluation assessment. Support use of digital engineering applications in T&E of the weapon system. Lead and mentor junior team members as assigned. Maintain cognizance of all assigned CTF/Test Team engineering activities. Support periodic reviews of test support and systems integration test results and test plan status. Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Integrated Test Teams (ITTs), and Working Groups (WGs) as appropriate. Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support of test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable. Serve as a test team participant in the development of overall plans such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Test Plan (STP), Developmental Test (DT) Report, recommendation for IOT&E readiness, and other technical documents.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical 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 Minuteman III and/or Sentinel developmental test efforts to assess performance against stated program requirements.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases.
- Provide test & evaluation expertise and technical guidance and information to the government.
- Support reviews and testing of ICBM Launch Facility Operational Ground Program (OGP), Operational Flight Program (OFP), and Flight Program Constants (FPC) software programs.
- Support reviews and testing of ICBM Launch Control Center (LCC) Console Operations Program (COP) and Minuteman III Operational Targeting Program (MOTP) software programs.
- Observe designated testing, perform independent assessment, and analysis of technical data and test results using knowledge of the requirements and traceable performance parameters.
- Author a variety of products detailing independent test and evaluation assessment.
- Support use of digital engineering applications in T&E of the weapon system.
- Lead and mentor junior team members as assigned.
- Maintain cognizance of all assigned CTF/Test Team engineering activities.
- Support periodic reviews of test support and systems integration test results and test plan status.
- Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Integrated Test Teams (ITTs), and Working Groups (WGs) as appropriate.
- Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support of test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.
- Serve as a test team participant in the development of overall plans such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Test Plan (STP), Developmental Test (DT) Report, recommendation for IOT&E readiness, and other technical documents.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor's in an Engineering field; Master's degree desired.
- P-SE3 3-10 years of experience in development or test of software (Bachelors).
- P-SE4 10+ years of experience in development or test of software (Masters).
- Experience in working with DoD organizations, test organizations and/or prime contractors.
- Familiarity with DoD weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.
- Familiarity with MBSE tools and using those for requirements verification.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, prioritize, communicate, and minimize the amount risk an initiative program or project may cause for the entire schedule.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
- Work is timely, efficient and of acceptable quality.
- Completed work meets project/program objectives.
- Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
- Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers.
- Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at appropriate level.
- Demonstrated ability to direct a group of people or organization.
- Experience in conflict resolution within multiple teams so that all parties benefit.
- Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
- Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies desired.
- Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing; to include Minuteman and Sentinel desired.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies desired.
- Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing; to include Minuteman and Sentinel 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
