Position - Navigation and Timing - PNT Lead Systems Engineer

Apscareerportal; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVWAR work at Holloman AFB, NM. You will lead the development and coordination of the TSPI reference system, mentor staff, and drive standardized PNT T&E processes as part of the LRKC initiative.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in PNT and T&E, excellent communication, and the ability to work on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline.
• 5+ years in PNT systems and T&E projects.
• US citizen with ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of TSPI reference system testing and evaluation.
• Mentor staff and establish standardized PNT T&E processes.
• Direct high-visibility LRKC projects and expand PNT test capabilities over time.

Skills

PNT Systems

T&E Programs

Team Mentorship

DoD Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's Degree desirable

Job description

Job Title: Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Lead Systems Engineer
Location: Holloman AFB, Alamogordo, NM (On-Site)

Canvas is seeking a Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Lead Systems Engineer to support its NAVWAR work with the 746th Test Squadron at Holloman AFB, NM. The successful candidate will assist the development and coordination of the squadron’s Time, Space, Position Information (TSPI) reference system, while mentoring other staff members, helping establish standardized PNT Test & Evaluation (T&E) processes, and manage/oversee high-visibility projects under the Long-Range Kill Chain (LRKC) initiative.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts and coordinate T&E efforts associated with a TSPI reference system
• By virtue of deep knowledge/understanding of PNT, mentor other members of the 746TS workforce
• Establish standardized processes necessary for testing of advanced DoW and commercial PNT systems
• Direct high-visibility projects under the LRKC initiative (beginning in FY27 if/when funding
• is realized), helping expand 746TS PNT test capabilities over the next decade

Job Requirements

• Must possess bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline; master’s degree highly desirable
• Must have minimum 5 years of experience in both PNT systems and T&E projects; experience working at a DoD installation highly desirable
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; customer interaction and presentation abilities required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required (up to 10%)
• Must be a US citizen

EOE