SME Systems Engineering Integrator

Job Title: SME Systems Engineering Integrator

Location: Hill AFB UT (On-Site)

Canvas is seeking a SME Systems Engineering Integrator.

Duties:

This position is to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in systems engineering principles and practices with a focus on integrating complex systems.
• Provide expert guidance on the integration of diverse engineering disciplines including electrical mechanical aerospace and software engineering.
• Lead the development and implementation of systems integration strategies ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance across various system components.
• Architect ground test facility/capability re-alignments across squadrons.
• Orchestrate multiple engagements with Defense Industry partners and emphasize objectives to motivate industry alignments and investments.
• Develop manage and maintain comprehensive requirements documents ensuring traceability from high-level objectives to detailed design specifications.
• Lead the requirements validation and verification processes ensuring that all system requirements are met through rigorous testing and analysis.
• Develop manage and maintain comprehensive requirements documents ensuring traceability from high-level objectives to detailed design specifications.
• Lead the requirements validation and verification processes ensuring that all system requirements are met through rigorous testing and analysis.
• Develop manage and maintain comprehensive requirements documents ensuring traceability from high-level objectives to detailed design specifications.
• Lead the requirements validation and verification processes ensuring that all system requirements are met through rigorous testing and analysis.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels including engineers managers and customers to ensure that everyone is informed about system integration progress and challenges.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems engineering processes and procedures enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay up to date on the latest industry trends and best practices in systems engineering and advocate for their adoption within the organization.
• Mentor and train junior engineers in systems engineering principles and practices.
• Share expertise and knowledge with other team members fostering a collaborative and learning environment.

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Engineering (e.g. Electrical Aerospace Mechanical Systems Engineering) Physics or a closely related technical field.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in test and evaluation program management systems engineering or a related field.
• Leadership & Management:
  • Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead motivate and manage large multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.
  • Program Management: Expertise in program management methodologies and best practices (e.g. PMP Agile).
  • Budget Management: Proven ability to manage large budgets effectively and efficiently.
  • Decision-Making: Ability to make sound and timely decisions under pressure.
  • Conflict Resolution: Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and build consensus.
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Communication & Interpersonal:
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate effectively with government agencies industry partners and other stakeholders.
  • Briefing Skills: Ability to effectively brief senior leaders and decision-makers.
• Technical & Analytical:
  • Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices particularly in aircraft and weapon systems.
  • Test & Evaluation: Expertise in test and evaluation methodologies including flight test and ground test.
  • Systems Engineering: Understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve complex technical and programmatic problems.
  • Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Technical Skills (Beneficial/Depending on Specific Role):
  • Specific Weapon Systems: Knowledge of specific weapon systems and technologies relevant to the organizations mission (e.g. hypersonic weapons lasers radar systems).
  • Acquisition Processes: Deep understanding of government acquisition processes and regulations.
  • Security Clearance: Active security clearance (or ability to obtain one).
  • Ground Test Execution Priorities: Understanding of ground test execution priorities to support multiple DoD MDAPs.
• Next-Generation Hypersonic Weapon System Ground Test Facilities: Experience with development and program execution for next-generation hypersonic weapon system ground test facilities.
• Developmental Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E): Experience with DOT&E to address closure of mission capability gaps.

Security Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.

Desired Experience:

• Ph.D. in Engineering (as above) or a related technical field. The Ph.D. is strongly preferred if the role involves significant research and development oversight or requires deep technical expertise in a specific area (e.g. lasers hypersonics).
• Graduation from a recognized Test Pilot School (e.g. USAF Test Pilot School) or equivalent experience in flight test planning and execution. This is crucial if the role involves oversight of flight test programs.
• Master of Strategic Studies or equivalent military education. This is especially relevant if the role involves interaction with government agencies or requires a strong understanding of defense acquisition processes.
• Systems Engineering Expertise:
  • Requirements Management: Deep understanding of requirements management principles and practices.
  • System Architecture: Ability to develop and maintain system architectures.
  • Interface Design: Expertise in designing and managing system interfaces.
  • Integration: Proven ability to integrate diverse systems and components.
  • Verification & Validation: Expertise in verification and validation methodologies.
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Ability to apply MBSE principles and practices.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Technical Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of the technical domain relevant to the organizations mission (e.g. aerospace defense communications sensors).
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze data to identify trends and patterns.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Technical Documentation: Ability to create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation.
• Software and Tools:
  • Systems Engineering Tools: Proficiency with systems engineering tools (e.g. DOORS Cameo Systems Modeler Enterprise Architect).
  • Modeling and Simulation: Experience with modeling and simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB Simulink).
  • Configuration Management: Experience with configuration management tools and processes.
  • Specific Technologies: Deep expertise in specific technologies relevant to the organizations mission (e.g. radar systems communication systems sensor systems lasers data links).
  • Hypersonic Systems: Knowledge of hypersonic weapon systems and related technologies.
  • Open Skies Treaty: Experience with Open Skies Treaty.
  • Integration Experience: Expertise with Defense Industry partners and emphasize objectives to motivate industry alignments and investments.
  • Developmental Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E): Experience with DOT&E to address closure of mission capability gaps.
  • Software Development Skills: Basic software development skills (e.g. Python C) are beneficial for integrating software components.

Other Essential Job Functions:

• Must be willing to travel up to 15%.

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 candidates relevant work experience skills certifications and geographic location.

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