Job Title: Chief Project Engineer Location: Arnold AFB, TN (On-Site) Canvas is seeking a Chief Project Engineer (Hypersonics) to support the AF on the TMAS II contract at Arnold AFB in Tennessee. The Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface, direct-fire, and advanced munitions. This position is to provide assistance and advisory services to the DoD. Duties: + Oversee project , including ensuring they are on time, on budget, and meet quality standards. + Lead engineering teams, assign tasks, and train and support new staff. + Resolve disputes between team members. + Communicate project goals to project team and ensure they are understood and carried out. + Approve plans and designs , and ensure they are safe and meet AF requirements and standards. + Plan and schedule: Working with the team to develop a project plan and schedule and assigning tasks. + Solve technical problems: Analyze the cause of problems and developing solutions. + Ensure quality and safety: Ensure the project meets technical specifications and safety and quality standards. + Coordinate with stakeholders: Interact with clients to understand their needs and wants. + Mentor project teams: Assign responsibilities and mentor project team members. + Provide technical support: Cooperate with the project manager and other project participants to provide technical support. + Conduct site inspections: Supervise the work of contractors and engineers, and conduct site inspections. Requirements: + Subject Matter Expert in Arc Heater Testing + Working knowledge of Hypersonic weapon systems; USAF, USN, or Marines fighter/bomber tactics and weapons employment. + Prior experience in hypersonic developmental weapons, and/or operational testing is highly desired + Aircrew experience desired. Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. 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. Benefits of Working with Canvas To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include: + 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! *Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. 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