F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert

Job Title: F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert

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:

Leads integration of autonomy enabling F-16 modification with the F-16 mission systems suite. Leads the Mission Systems integration team to develop and integrate modification and plan testing. This position provides advice and assistance to the 40 FLTS in current and anticipated tests that encompass an extensive range of analyses, system, subsystem, component, system-of-systems, advanced/emerging technologies, multi-domain capabilities, manned-unmanned teaming and integration testing.

Requirements:

Bachelor's of Science in engineering, physics, or mathematics and
Ten or more years of F-16 mission system engineering 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:

Provides expert level support to Program Engineer, Test Engineers, Project Aircrew and other program participants. Advises program on F-16 mission systems architecture, data bus protocols, communication protocols, technology integration, and test techniques.
Acts as architect for F-16 modifications that interface the aircraft mission systems suite. Possesses expert level knowledge of the F-16 avionics architecture, avionics communication protocols, and software suite capabilities.
Leads integration of F-16 modifications into the Software Integration Laboratory (SIL). Works with SIL engineers to troubleshoot installation problems, develops SIL specific software to enable modification hardware and software to interface the SIL systems. Leads test events in the SIL to collect critical data to support aircraft modification and flight test.
Leads development of the Mission Systems test plan and mission materials. Has knowledge and experience planning Air Force Test Center (AFTC) test planning, safety planning, and test execution process. May have experience with Eglin Air Force Base test planning, safety planning, and execution processes.
Develops and refines Human Machine Interface (HMI) concepts for delivery to team members developing F-16 modifications. HMI may be located in aircraft, on carry on/carry off computers/tablets, or in ground based systems such as simulators and ground control stations.
Supports program meetings, design reviews, and configuration control boards. May be called upon to present designs, and findings at project meetings and boards.
Supports flight test by monitoring data displays and safety of flight parameters. May act as Test Conductor, Test Director, Discipline Engineer, or other mission control room positions.

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.

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 [email protected].

Reasonable accommodations are 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 [email protected] with questions.

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