Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Lead Systems Engineer
About the job
- Must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical discipline.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in both PNT systems and T&E projects.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including customer interaction and presentation abilities.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Must be willing to travel as required, up to 10%.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Lead development efforts and coordinate test and evaluation efforts associated with a TSPI reference system.
- Mentor other members of the 746th Test Squadron workforce using deep knowledge and understanding of PNT.
- Establish standardized processes necessary for testing advanced DoW and commercial PNT systems.
- Direct high-visibility projects under the LRKC initiative, beginning in FY27 if or when funding is realized, to help expand 746th Test Squadron PNT test capabilities over the next decade.
- A master's degree is highly desirable.
- Experience working at a Department of Defense installation is highly desirable.
About the company
Canvas provides technical services and engineering solutions for the DoD and other federal agencies. A trained team across systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, test and evaluation, safety and facilities engineering, and program management delivers technical and programmatic support to agencies like the US Army, Air Force, Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and others. The company works by pairing expert personnel with structured processes to design, build, test, and deploy government programs, tailoring solutions to each program’s needs. Its goal is to help federal agencies achieve missions by delivering reliable systems and programs through integrated engineering, acquisition, and program management.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Canvas promoted Daniel Cash on August 24, 2026, signaling aggressive business development.
- Canvas added Megan Wilson Green on September 15, 2026, strengthening government engagement.
- Canvas reported over 700 employees and continued hiring around TMAS 3 in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Canvas concentrates on Air Force customers, exposing revenue to one procurement cycle.
- Instructure-owned Canvas LMS breach spawned dozens of lawsuits in May 2026, damaging brand trust.
- A subcontract-heavy model on Odyssey and TMAS primes leaves Canvas vulnerable to prime recompete losses.
What makes Canvas, Inc. unique
- Canvas won TMAS 3 Air Force contracts totaling $847M on August 11, 2026.
- Canvas paired test, engineering, software, and digital modernization across missile-defense programs.
- Artinia’s 2024 investment and 2026 headcount growth nearly doubled Canvas’s execution capacity.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus