Sr. Design and Test Engineer
About Canopy Aerospace & Defense
Canopy Technologies is the R&D innovation engine powering Canopy Aerospace and Defense, accelerating the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy delivers specialized materials, components, and systems for re-entry vehicles, rockets, spacecraft, submarines, and more. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Canopy Technologies is focused on rapidly developing and deploying innovations in advanced materials such as hypersonic thermal protection systems, embedded high-temperature sensors, robotically applied ceramic coatings, and additive manufacturing of novel ceramics. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.
Summary: We are seeking an exceptional senior-level Experimental Design and Test Engineer to lead the design, execution, and advancement of next-generation signature reduction technologies for extreme environments. While primarily focused on Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), this role will also support adjacent areas such as stealth and shielding. Sitting at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and R&D, this position translates ambiguous performance challenges into successful ground and flight test campaigns.
You will partner closely with leadership, program management, and engineering teams, owning end-to-end test campaigns across aerospace and maritime systems. The goal is to ensure systems meet stringent performance requirements while remaining cost-effective and scalable. This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on role—requiring experience with GSE/tooling design, advanced instrumentation, live test operations, and direct engagement with commercial and government stakeholders, including leading design reviews.
Success in this role demands strong first-principles thinking, practical engineering expertise, and the ability to rapidly move from concept to validated results.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. Retirement plan participation (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Export Control Requirements
To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity
Canopy Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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