Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Lead Systems Engineer

Canvas II, LLC.; Holloman (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas II, LLC. is seeking a Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVWAR work for the 746th Test Squadron at Holloman AFB, NM. The role leads TSPI reference system development, mentors staff, and helps establish standardized PNT T&E processes under the LRKC initiative.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in PNT and T&E, a DoD background is highly desirable, and a DoD Secret clearance is required or obtainable. Travel up to 10% and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline is required.
• Five+ years of experience in PNT and T&E projects, with DoD installation experience preferred.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts and coordinate T&E for TSPI reference system.
• Mentor 746TS staff in PNT knowledge and practices.
• Establish standardized testing processes for DoD PNT systems.
• Direct high-visibility LRKC projects beginning FY27, expanding PNT test capabilities over the decade.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer interaction

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Job Title: Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Lead Systems EngineerLocation: Holloman AFB, 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/ResponsibilitiesLead development efforts and coordinate T&E efforts associated with a TSPI reference systemBy virtue of deep knowledge/understanding of PNT, mentor other members of the 746TS workforceEstablish standardized processes necessary for testing of advanced DoW and commercial PNT systemsDirect high-visibility projects under the LRKC initiative (beginning in FY27 if/when funding is realized), helping expand 746TS PNT test capabilities over the next decadeJob RequirementsMust possess bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline; master’s degree highly desirableMust have minimum 5 years of experience in both PNT systems and T&E projects; experience working at a DoD installation highly desirableMust have excellent verbal and written communication skills; customer interaction and presentation abilities requiredMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlinesMust be able to work independently and as a part of a teamMust 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