Test Capabilities Integration Engineer

Canvas is searching for an engineer to provide advisory and assistance services to the 704th Test Groups Directed Energy Combined Test Force (DE CTF) at Operating Location A (OL-A) at Kirtland AFB NM.

We are seeking a highly skilled Integration Lead/Systems Engineer to interface directly with contractors developing test support equipment for the 704th TG/OL-A under the LRKC effort. This Lead will monitor the technical progress of the contractor and as required coordinate testing and/or verification efforts and report the results. The Integration Lead will also be responsible for integrating the newly acquired test capabilities into the teams existing test architecture. This role will include operating advanced optical and laser systems sensors and diagnostic equipment; coordinating technical requirements; writing training documents; and ensuring the successful installation integration and testing of critical systems within a system-of-system architecture. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on equipment operation with the ability to develop documentation analyze designs and lead and/or support engineering teams during testing and integrating of systems within a dynamic field environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination & Collaboration:

Coordinate technical requirements necessary to accomplish the project with the Contractors and 704th TG/OL-A.

Technical Support & Analysis:

Provide advice and assistance services in support of test article and test support equipment installation documentation work instructions test procedures and the review of the installation prior to conducting tests.

Provide expertise in requirements management design analysis and reviewing material procurement specifications.

Read interpret and provide input on technical drawings schematics and system diagrams.

Participate with the team in conducting test planning briefings test event execution data collection and archiving data analysis and test report writing.

Documentation & Training:

Develop training manuscripts Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and deployment guides covering setup and teardown criteria for newly acquired field-deployed equipment.

Field Operations & Equipment Management:

Operate field-deployed equipment including but not limited to: laser systems passive and active detection systems command & control (C2) equipment and various diagnostic equipment (e.g. cameras photodiodes calorimeters and other electro-optical sensors).

Required & Preferred Skills

Required:Strong ability to read and interpret technical manuals schematics and mechanical/electrical drawings.

Required:Experience in technical writing to include writing requirements verifying requirements via an agreed upon method and reporting the results.

Required:Experience with MS Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.

Preferred:Test & Evaluation (T&E) experience with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Education andExperience

Bachelors degree in a STEM-related field (Engineering Physics Technology)OR5 years of relevant work/military experience with related technical skills.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance for the position.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor) during field deployments and site surveys.

Ability to lift carry and set up heavy test equipment (up to 50 lbs) safely.

Position may require prolonged periods of standing bending or working in austere environments during test events.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business mission support weekends and evenings may be required.

Must be willing to travel up to 35% of the time including air travel and deployments to remote test sites.

Bachelors Degree or subsitute experience as described below