Test Engineer – Air-to-Air

Canvas

Test Engineer evaluating air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons for Canvas, a national defense engineering company. Developing test plans, reviewing technical documentation, and conducting flight-test missions at Eglin AFB.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeNiceville • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test documentation standards, technical reporting, and the management of engineering evaluations for air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons. Proficient in communication and collaboration with stakeholders, along with a strong understanding of airborne weapon systems and military tactics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringActive Secret ClearanceTest Conductor ExperienceProficiency In Microsoft OfficeKnowledge Of Airborne Weapon Systems

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Hard Skills

Test Documentation StandardsTechnical ReportingTest Planning DocumentationEngineering EvaluationOperational EvaluationJoint Test And EvaluationTest Strategy DevelopmentTechnical WritingAirborne Weapons EmploymentDoD Weapons Acquisition Process

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedProactive LearningTeam CollaborationConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

USAFUSNMarine Fighter/Bomber TacticsFlight Test ExperienceAircrew Flight ExperienceTest Pilot School GraduateFighter Weapons School GraduateSafety Review BoardsTest Approval BoardsMission Execution Briefing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish standards for test documentation and technical reporting
Review test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports
Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards
Manage and perform engineering duties for developmental, engineering evaluation, operational evaluation, and joint test and evaluation programs involving air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons
Develop test planning documentation for emerging weapon programs
Provide technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief
Represent the Squadron and AFTC at conferences and with commands, headquarters, OSD, DHS, foreign nations, and industry on test and evaluation matters
Forecast test assets and range requirements
Integrate with program offices and prime contractors
Brief and debrief aircrew on mission execution and requirements
Act as Test Conductor during test mission execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3–10 years of relevant experience
Years of experience may be substituted for the education requirement, per customer approval
Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs
Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements
Self-motivated and proactive in learning systems under test and completing assigned tasks
Demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team
Strong communication skills and some technical writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Working knowledge of airborne weapon systems
Knowledge of USAF, USN, or Marine fighter/bomber tactics and airborne weapons employment
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Desired: DoD weapons acquisition process experience
Desired: Flight test or aircrew flight experience with military fighter/bomber aircraft
Desired: Test Conductor experience with military systems
Desired: Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber/attack test, operations, and weapon systems
Desired: Test Pilot School or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate

Benefits

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