Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end technical efforts: refine requirements, define test objectives, author methods of test, and oversee execution for ground and flight activities; ensure data collection plans, instrumentation needs, and analysis methods will yield valid, decision‑quality results. Direct mission planning and post‑mission analysis using accepted T&E processes, models/simulations, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, measurement facilities, and open‑air ranges; synthesize findings into briefings, letter reports, and formal technical reports. Provide senior technical advisement across avionics, sensors/seekers, weapons integration, interoperability, survivability/vulnerability, electromagnetic effects, and C5ISR topics; mentor engineers and test personnel. Uphold safety and compliance: apply applicable AFMC/AFTC flight‑test policy and Government processes during supported activities; participate in technical and safety reviews. Represent the program with internal stakeholders and external partners across government, industry, and academia; communicate complex technical matters clearly to varied audiences. Required Qualifications Recognized Subject‑Matter Expert with exceptional and/or highly unique expertise, capable of performing all functional duties independently and overseeing the efforts of others as needed. Extensive, recent experience planning, conducting, and analyzing results for air‑launched weapons, avionics/sensors, and mission systems integration testing (ground and flight). Demonstrated mastery of test documentation (Methods of Test, data packages, letter reports, technical reports) and of data reduction/analysis to produce defensible conclusions. Proven ability to lead cross‑disciplinary teams and mentor engineers/test personnel in complex T&E environments. Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate DoD clearances; eligibility for SAP/SCI may be required based on program needs. Preferred Qualifications Recent Team Eglin test experience, including integration with JTTOCC and range assets; familiarity with one‑of‑a‑kind test platforms and ETTC processes. Experience supporting interoperability/performance assessments for new fighter software baselines, UAS T&E roadmap inputs, and TRMC initiatives. Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.

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