Tullahoma, TN, USA | Full Time Job Title: Engineering Technician Location: Arnold AFB, TN (On-Site) Canvas is seeking an Engineering Technician to support our TMAS II AEDC contract! This position is to provide assistance and advisory services to the DoD. Duties:
Support installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation systems used for data acquisition and control in high-performance aerospace environments.
Assist in configuring control systems for test setups, ensuring precise measurements during testing procedures.
Support troubleshooting of systems to resolve technical issues during pre-test, testing, and post-test operations.
Support collection, analysis, and documentation of test data, ensuring it meets the accuracy standards required for aerospace testing.
Collaborate with engineers and test directors to ensure proper functionality of instrumentation systems for testing and facility upgrades.
Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain safe working conditions in high-stress test environments.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Experience may be substituted for education with customer approval.
5+ years of hands-on experience working with instrumentation systems, data acquisition, or control systems in a testing or industrial environment desired.
Experience working in aerospace, defense, or high-tech testing environments.
Knowledge/experience in design, planning, and installation of various ID&C facility upgrades.
Experience in planning and execution of test campaigns.
Hands-on experience with automated control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
Familiarity with the testing and evaluation protocols used at Major Range and Test Facility Bases (MRTFB), such as AEDC.
Familiarity with signal processing, sensors, transducers, and data logging equipment.
Familiarity with industrial vacuum systems, hydraulic systems, high pressure air systems, etc. Experience with calibration standards, techniques, and best practices.
Experience with software and tools used for configuring and analyzing data from control systems (LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar).
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly with electronic, control, and video systems.
Willingness to cross train in other areas
Understanding of wiring diagrams and ability to break down systems
Skills:
Soldering
Connector assembly
Cable construction
Sensor potting and installation
Strain gauge installation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience preparing wind tunnel test articles for upcoming test entries desired.
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Other Essential Job Functions: Candidates may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
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 (teamtalent@canvas-inc.com) .
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For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.
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