Systems Instrumentation Engineer (PL)

Canvas; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a highly experienced engineering professional to provide technical advice in the modernization of a military test range's instrumentation at Eglin Air Force Base. The role requires knowledge of telemetry systems, RF spectrum monitoring, and test range architecture, with responsibilities spanning acquisition documentation and installation of telemetry and datalink systems.

The candidate will coordinate across Government teams, contribute to acquisition plans and test strategies,

Qualifications

• Proactive engagement across Government team and stakeholders throughout the acquisition life cycle.
• Strong understanding of range instrumentation and acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and assistance services in support of range instrumentation acquisition efforts.
• Provide inputs to, consolidate, review, coordinate and track acquisition documentation.
• Provide inputs to the Government for use in the development of acquisition plans, RFPs and other pre-proposal documents.
• Provide inputs to lot and unit acceptance test plans including advising on implementation.
• Provide advice and assistance in the installation of acquired telemetry systems.
• Provide advice and assistance for component replacement efforts for telemetry systems.
• Advise on Airbourne to terrestrial satellite communications.
• Assist in the installation of datalink equipment for aircraft flight testing.
• Assist in the acquisition and installation of TSPI tracking Radar instrumentation.
• Assist in the acquisition and installation of mesh radio MIMO networks.

Skills

Telemetry systems

RF spectrum monitoring

Acquisition lifecycle coordination

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The position provides technical advice and assistance in the modernization of the Eglin Test range’s instrumentation. Basic knowledge of telemetry systems and RF spectrum monitoring systems is required as well as an understanding of the Eglin test range architecture and concepts of operations.

Duties Include

• Provide advice and assistance services in support of range instrumentation acquisition efforts.


• Provide inputs to, consolidate, review, coordinate and track acquisition documentation.


• Provide inputs to the Government for use in the development of acquisition plans, RFPs, PWSs and other pre- proposal source selection related documents.


• Provide inputs to lot and unit acceptance test plans including providing advice and assistance for the implementation of such test plans.


• Provide advice and assistance in providing documentation relating to the installation of acquired telemetry systems.


• Provide advice and assistance services in support of component replacement efforts for telemetry systems.


• Advise and assist in all aspects of Airbourne to terrestrial satellite communications.


• Advise and assist in the installation of datalink equipment for aircraft flight testing.


• Advise and assist in the acquisition and installation of TSPI tracking Radar instrumentation.


• Advise and assist in the acquisition and installation of mesh radio MIMO networks.

Requirements

• Proactive engagement and coordination across Government team and stakeholders throughout the acquisition life cycle leading to accurate documentation, seamless integration, and successful fielding.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution with 10+ years of relevant experience.


• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.