Avionics Equipment Specialist Support - Senior

Canvas II, LLC.; Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. seeks a Senior Avionics Equipment Specialist to provide expert technical support for F-16 avionics at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The role requires top-level authority on avionics systems and DoD-accredited experience.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, system improvements, content management for TOs, and collaboration on TOs and TCTOs. You will guide junior staff and coordinate verification processes as part of a mission-critical program.

Qualifications

• Senior avionics expertise required for complex F-16 systems.
• Experience in DoD environments and security clearance necessary.
• Advanced knowledge of avionics development, integration, and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority for F-16 avionics systems.
• Troubleshoot avionics, develop improvements for field issues.
• Support radar, controls and displays, data bus, comms, navigation, IFF, EW, sensors.
• Act as technical content manager for avionics systems and TOs.
• Help establish requirements and prepare TCTOs and TOs.
• Support verification, inspection, repair, and testing of weapon systems.
• Participate in technical verification teams and publication reviews.
• Oversee junior/journeyman contractor personnel.

Skills

Senior avionics

F-16 maintenance

DoD experience

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree (DoD-experience preferred)

Bachelor’s degree (5 DoD)

15 years related exp + certs (8 DoD)

Job description

Canvas Inc., is seeking a Senior Avionics Equipment Specialist to provide expert technical support for the F-16 aircraft program at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical authority for F-16 avionics systems, providing advanced expertise and oversight.
• Provide assistance in troubleshooting avionics systems and developing improvements to resolve fielded and fielding system issues.
• Support avionics systems including radar, controls and displays, data bus, communications, navigation, identification, electronic warfare, and sensor systems.
• Act as the technical content manager for assigned avionics systems and Technical Orders (TOs).
• Assist in establishing requirements and preparing Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and TOs.
• Support verification, inspection, repair, and testing of complete weapon systems.
• Participate in technical verification teams and publication reviews.
• Oversee and guide junior and journeyman contractor personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Senior-level avionics expertise.
• Minimum of 10 years of F-16 aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience in avionics development, integration, and sustainment.
• Demonstrated experience in a DoD environment.
• Education & Certification - Master’s or Doctoral degree with 10 years of experience (5 in DoD), OR - Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience (5 in DoD), OR - 15 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications (8 in DoD).
• Clearance Requirement - Active Secret clearance - U.S. citizenship required.

About Canvas

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.