Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Eglin AFB, FL - Niceville, FL

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

Duties:

This position supports the 896th TSS at Eglin AFB, FL. Develops, conducts, and coordinates high-priority planning and in-depth data analyses of major project assignments; provide instrumentation and modification advice and assistance. The engineer shall provide advice and assistance services in support of the process of designing, implementing, installing, and maintaining instrumentation. The engineer shall provide advice and assistance services in support of defining instrumentation requirements for tests and assessing the utility of the instrumentation relative to the analysis requirements. The engineer shall also assist in defining test data collection requirements and ensuring that the instrumentation packages meet these requirements.

Requirements:

A bachelor's or master's degree in an applicable discipline with 3 to 10 years of experience.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance and able to obtain Top Secret clearance if needed.

Other Essential Job Functions:

Experience working with operational or developmental test organizations is highly desired. Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications highly desired.

Skills:

Conducting detailed engineering analysis for test data requirements of a system to be tested.
Able to determine the most suitable method of measuring the required phenomena.
Demonstrate design suitable sensor configurations, data systems, camera installations, etc.
Arrange for the fabrication of special devices.
Prepare modification proposal packages.
Able to ensure that planned modifications are technically correct.
Demonstrate ability to prepare technical procedures and directives to ensure proper operation of instrumentation systems.
Able to research local supply sources for availability of basic subsystems and components.
Prepare letters of instruction to other units specifying the engineering and fabrication support necessary to produce in-house hardware.
Advise on availability of useful commercially available items.
Coordinate and monitor system hardware preparation to ensure activities are completed on time, are compatible with, and are fully integrated into a complete and functional system. Install test instrumentation systems on test aircraft and weapon systems.
Monitor the progress of project instrumentation support quality of service rendered and data produced, and compliance with time and cost schedules sometimes in unfavorable climatic conditions.
Review airborne instrumentation systems, technical plans and documentation to ensure technical adequacy and required coordination.
Manage, use, and deconflict onboard systems and subsystems required to conduct flight operations.
Provide technical advice and guidance on electronic systems to other project personnel.
Provide inputs to cost estimates for instrumentation efforts.
Provide inputs on the integration of avionics systems on board weapons systems.
Attend test planning meetings and TIMs to define test instrumentation and data acquisition system development.
Provide technical advice in order to conduct EO/IR defensive systems tests.

Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills. Must be able to work effectively as part of a test team.

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 make up our employees' total 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.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com.

Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com with questions.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

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.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

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