Aircraft & Store Integration Engineer - Journeyman

Canvas, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. is hiring an Aircraft & Store Integration Engineer (Journeyman) to support AFLCMC/EBA at Eglin AFB, FL. You will work on systems engineering across the DoD lifecycle, develop interface control documents, and help integrate armament systems on aircraft.

The role requires a security clearance and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has DoD experience, interface control leadership, and knowledge of MIL-STD and UAI protocols, with on-site availability at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years DoD or related experience, or Master's with 3+ years.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, system development, integration or sustainment.
• Experience leading Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG) and Interface Control Plans (ICP).
• Experience integrating weapons and carriage systems and mission planning tools such as JMPS.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD acquisition lifecycle activities from analysis through operations.
• Develop requirements, traceability, verification and technical documentation.
• Review technical documents and support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test and cybersecurity teams.
• Analyze system performance and contribute to design/process improvements.

Skills

Independent worker

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

MIL-STD-1760

MIL-STD-3014

MIL-A-8591

UAI protocols

JMPS

Job description

## Aircraft & Store Integration Engineer - JourneymanApply: Eglin AFB, FL: Full time: Posted Today: JR100854Canvas Inc,. is hiring for Aircraft & Store Integration Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) at Eglin AFB, FL.This position provides the knowledge and experience to efficiently and effectively deliver weapons systems engineering capabilities in support of the acquisition process. The Air Dominance Division is responsible for developing, producing, and sustaining our nation’s Counter‐Air and Counter‐Air Defense capabilities, as well as the aerial targets that support realistic training and weapons testing. Their mission is focused on delivering advanced, high‐impact armament technologies that ensure the joint force maintains air dominance in contested environments.**Duties may include, but are not limited to:*** Support systems engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)* Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification* Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis activities* Develop and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface documents, and engineering reports* Support technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) and program milestone activities* Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance* Analyze system performance and recommend design or process improvements* Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning* Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-makingchnical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making**Minimum Required Qualifications:****Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen****Clearance:** Secret clearance **Education and experience:*** Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience* Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments* Experience supporting system development, integration, and/or sustainment activities* Experience establishing and managing Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), and the development of Interface Control Plans (ICP).* Experience integrating weapons and carriage systems into the aircraft and/or airborne platform Operational Flight Programs (OFP); management of the development, update, and assessment of proposed changes to mission planning systems such as the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) to support the activities necessary to accomplish mission planning for weapon systems **Preferred Qualifications*** Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program.* Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)* Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series **Technical Skills*** Knowledge and experience in analyzing host aircraft/store compatibility requirements and developing interface control documents for captive carriage and release/launch of Armament Systems in compliance with MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-3014, MIL-A-8591, and Universal Armament Interface (UAI) protocols.* Knowledge and experience in the mechanical, aerodynamic, electrical, logical, and logistical compatibility between United States (US) and foreign fighter/bomber/UAV aircraft, suspension and release equipment, and stores (including their embedded computer hardware and software systems).* Knowledge and experience with aircraft and store electrical power and avionics systems (i.e., seeker, sensors, fire control, mission computer, pilot/vehicle interface, stores management system, GPS, INS, control actuators). **Interpersonal Skills*** Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Ability to support complex, mission-critical programs* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment **Onsite:** Eglin AFB, FL**Travel:** May be required up to 10% depending on program needs