Systems Instrumentation Engineer (PL)

Canvas Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. provides specialized engineering support at Eglin Air Force Base, advising on the modernization of range instrumentation and telemetry systems. You will contribute to acquisition planning, documentation, and testing plans while coordinating with government stakeholders.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Engineering and a 10+ year track record, plus the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Expect collaboration across multiple teams to ensure effective fielding of advanced

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice in modernization of the Eglin Test range instrumentation.
• Consolidate, review, coordinate and track acquisition documentation.
• Contribute inputs to development of acquisition plans, RFPs, PWSs and other pre-proposal source selection docs.
• Contribute to lot and unit acceptance test plans and advise on their implementation.
• Assist in documenting installation of acquired telemetry systems.
• Support component replacement for telemetry systems.
• Advise on Airbourne to terrestrial satellite communications and datalink installation for flight testing.
• Assist in TSPI tracking radar instrumentation installation and mesh radio MIMO networks.

Skills

Telemetry systems

RF spectrum monitoring

Acquisition documentation

Coordination

Security clearance readiness

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.