Senior Optical Diagnostics Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop implement and maintain a suite of advanced non-intrusive optical diagnostic techniques for wind tunnel applications including but not limited to:

  • Pressure and Temperature Sensitive Paints (PSP/TSP)

  • Schlieren Shadowgraphy and Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS)

  • Infrared (IR) Thermography for heat flux and surface temperature measurement

  • Flow visualization (Vapor Screen Oil Flow)

  • Particle Image Tracking or Tagging Velocimetry (PIV etc.)

  • High-speed imagingfor model attitude and deformation measurement

• Drive the development of new diagnostic capabilities and analysis tools to advance the state-of-the-art.

• Oversee the design and development of custom diagnostic instrumentation and software tools.

• Direct the synchronous operation and data fusion from multiple disparate diagnostic systems.

• Perform in-depth analysis and correlation of complex test data to deliver a comprehensive data package to test customers and AEDC leadership.

• Lead and participate in test planning execution and reporting activities.

• Foster a culture of open communication technical rigor and continuous learning within the Team.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in an engineering or science discipline with 10 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in an experimental aerodynamics environment with a strong focus on aerodynamic testing and diagnostics.

• Extensive hands-on experience with a variety of optical diagnostic techniques particularly PSP Schlieren/BOS and IR Thermography.

• Proven ability to lead technical teams manage complex test campaigns and deliver high-quality data.

• Strong programming skills for data analysis and test automation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing detailed technical reports and presenting findings to customers and leadership.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics or a related field.

• Experience with additional diagnostic techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) or stereo photogrammetry.

• Familiarity with continuous flow wind tunnel test facilities like those at AEDC.

• Strong python programming skills and familiarity with camera and networking interfaces.

• Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its use in simulating and analyzing experimental data.

• Demonstrated success in developing and mentoring junior engineers and scientists.

• Expert on development of data (image) processing software.

• Leadership role on technical committee(s) related to optical diagnostics test techniques.

  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

• *Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors such as a candidates 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.

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• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
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