ICBM Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) Test & Evaluation Engineer
About The Position
Canvas is seeking an ICBM Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) Test & Evaluation Engineer. As a GN&C Test & Evaluation Engineer, you will provide technical guidance and support to the Air Force Sentinel ICBM Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO)/Combined Test Force (CTF). Your responsibilities will include: Duties: Providing technical engineering support of Sentinel GN&C developmental test efforts, assessing performance against program requirements. Conducting independent technical assessments and analyses of proposed GN&C and related missile subsystem testing and test plans. Participating in cross-functional engineering teams to support a holistic assessment of weapon system development. Supporting periodic reviews of test support and systems integration test results and test plan status. Providing technical support and advocating for integrated approaches to engineering efforts and test activities. Conducting technical test planning and independent analysis of verification and validation for the Guidance System (Guidance Computer, Guidance Computer Software, Navigation/Inertial Measurement System, etc.).
Requirements
- Bachelor's in a related field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) degree.
- 3 to 10 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with inertial GN&C systems is essential, with demonstrated experience in the design, testing, and analysis of strategic-grade systems.
- Experience in supporting guidance related tests, inertial performance testing, and subsystem qualification, including the development and implementation of enhanced ground test campaigns designed to tease out subtle errors and inform error models.
- Experience with test design and inertial instruments needed to ensure targeted data points can be collected and isolated properly.
- Experience with strategic-grade inertial navigation instruments, including experience in their calibration, alignment, and performance characterization under various environmental conditions.
- Familiarity with ICBM missile systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing.
- Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes - test conduct, data analysis/evaluation, modeling and simulation, technical report preparation, and administrative aspects of ground and flight test programs.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Must be willing to travel up to 15%.
- Ability to support a hybrid work schedule, proactively maintaining communication with teammates and working in-office as required.
- Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors or Masters Experience and background related to ICBM GN&C.
- Experience working with DoD organizations, test organizations, and/or prime contractors is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical engineering support of Sentinel GN&C developmental test efforts, assessing performance against program requirements.
- Conducting independent technical assessments and analyses of proposed GN&C and related missile subsystem testing and test plans.
- Participating in cross-functional engineering teams to support a holistic assessment of weapon system development.
- Supporting periodic reviews of test support and systems integration test results and test plan status.
- Providing technical support and advocating for integrated approaches to engineering efforts and test activities.
- Conducting technical test planning and independent analysis of verification and validation for the Guidance System (Guidance Computer, Guidance Computer Software, Navigation/Inertial Measurement System, etc.).
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
