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Canvas Inc., is hiring for a Senior Acquisition Program Systems Engineer to support the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems, including missiles, bombs, warheads, seekers/sensors, countermeasures, training systems, radars, explosive devices, and related support equipment. This work spans requirements analysis through disposal and includes support to international programs and FMS. Duties include, but not limited to:• Provide engineering and technical expertise across all acquisition phases: requirements definition, design, integration, verification/validation, deployment, and sustainment • Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans, technical reviews, audits, and interchange meeting materials (e.g., CDR, TIMs) • Conduct trade studies on performance, cost, producibility, maintainability, and risk; support simulation studies and system effectiveness modeling • Perform proposal and modification evaluations for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness • Support developmental planning, AoAs, mission needs analysis, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, and system comparison studies per DoD 5000-series guidance • Provide engineering assessments for training systems, simulators, integration requirements, and system readiness reviews • Support source selection activities in a non‐decision‐making advisory role, including documentation development and proposal reviews • Produce technical trade studies, integration documentation, and munitions-related engineering products; support risk management and milestone review preparation • Deliver systems engineering support for program oversight, configuration management, requirements management, and interface management; utilize tools such as DOORS • Provide program engineering support for evaluations, testing, portfolio reviews, and recommendations to improve system performance and compliance with specificationsMinimum Required QualificationsClearance: Top SecretMust be a US citizen Education and Experience:* Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 15 years relevant experience; or Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or PhD and 5 year of relevant experience* Degree from an ABET‐accredited engineering program Preferred Qualifications* Experience supporting Air Force or DoD weapon system acquisition programs* Experience supporting ACAT I or ACAT II programs *Technical Skills** DoD and Air Force acquisition policy and reporting* ACAT I, II, and III program execution* DAMIR, EDA, PMRT, CRIS* Cost, schedule, and performance management* Risk management planning and execution* Acquisition strategy and milestone documentation* Business Case Analysis and trade study development* Systems Engineer experience *Interpersonal Skills** Executive-level written and verbal communication* Senior-leader briefing and advisory skills* Analytical decision-making and problem-solving* Ability to lead and influence in IPT environments* Strong organizational discipline and attention to detailOnsite Eglin AFB, FLMay be required to travel up to 10%

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Lead

Location

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Occupation

Aerospace Engineers

Industry

National Security

Posted

2 days ago

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