Senior Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

Canvas, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports missile defense projects, requiring expertise in flight termination systems, safety requirements, and strong communication skills. Candidates should possess either a Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience or a Bachelor’s with 20+ years in defense-related programs. An active Secret clearance is a must. This position involves oversight during flight tests and the development of safety documentation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years on missile defense-related large DoD programs.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to lead teams and analyze problems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Range Safety expert during Flight tests.
• Provide oversight of flight termination system products.
• Document status, findings, and recommendations.

Skills

Range Safety Requirements

Flight Safety Analysis

Range Tracking Systems

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree plus 20+ years of experience

Tools

RCC-319 Flight Termination Standard

GPS and Inertial Measurements Systems

Job description

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports missile defense projects, requiring expertise in flight termination systems, safety requirements, and strong communication skills. Candidates should possess either a Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience or a Bachelor’s with 20+ years in defense-related programs. An active Secret clearance is a must. This position involves oversight during flight tests and the development of safety documentation.