Job Title: UAS Test Engineer

Location: Duke Field AFB, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

As a UAS Test Engineer, you will be integral to our Flight-Testing Team, guaranteeing that our UAVs adhere to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and endurance.

You will utilize advanced engineering skills, comprehensive technical knowledge, and thorough industry insight while crafting innovative solutions to intricate challenges.

Collaborate closely with our engineering and flight test teams to pinpoint areas for enhancement that ensure our aircraft are evaluated to their fullest capabilities.

Additionally, you will work alongside stakeholders in both software and hardware development to guarantee that the finest products are delivered to our customers.

Duties:

• Create comprehensive test and evaluation strategies, master plans, procedures, and reports for UAS platforms and their subsystems
• Design, plan, and execute flight system tests to validate performance and functionality
• Collect and analyze data from flight tests and other sources to identify areas for improvement
• Develop and maintain test procedures, standards, and processes
• Assist the Government in performing all facets of developmental testing, from initial planning through execution, technical support, report writing and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of new systems and technologies into the aircraft
• Maintain technical knowledge in the latest aerospace technologies and advancements
• Ensure all test activities adhere to safety protocols and comply with regulatory requirements, such as those from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Communicate and document test results and provide recommendations to management and stakeholders

Requirements:

Requires a Master's degree in Engineering or applicable discipline and 10+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related Science plus 8 additional years of job-related experience.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Other Essential Job Functions:

• Familiarity with Industry and Government standards for aerospace testing.
• Advanced knowledge of data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Experience in data collection and analysis to verify accuracy of test objectives met.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.
• Experience with simulation and modeling software.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace systems, aircraft performance, and flight dynamics
• Ability to work independently, and in a team environment; must be detail oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.
• Familiarity with relevant military standards, specifications, and practices

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com with questions.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.