Instrumentation Technician - 413 FLTS - Canvas Inc.

Job Title: Instrumentation Technician - 413 FLTS

Location: Eglin AFB, FL (On-Site)

Canvas is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to support the 413 Flight Test Squadron! This position requires an individual with motivation and initiative to support developmental flight testing in a dynamic high-tempo environment.

Duties:

• Design and fabricate instrumentation packages to facilitate collection of data from aircraft and test systems.
• Develop instrumentation drawings and checklists to support instrumentation systems.
• Install and configure data recorders and sensors (thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges, etc.) to collect analog, digital bus data, video/audio channels, and discrete signals during test events.
• Assemble specialized test modules as required to instrument a wide range of aircraft systems.
• Assess accuracy of data collected from instrumented systems and assist test engineers in preparing post-test reports.
• Assist in the design of new instrumentation equipment or modifications to existing systems to meet test objectives.
• Prepare instrumentation modification packages for airworthiness certifications.
• Coordinate with test engineers, data analysts, and aircrews in the conduct of test missions.
• Coordinate with flying units to ensure availability of test resources for instrumentation installation and configuration in support of test activities.
• Performs duties onboard test aircraft during modifications and ground operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in relevant discipline and formal/certified technical training.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the following required:
  • working with aircraft instrumentation systems.
  • soldering of aircraft wiring and circuits.
  • working with digital data busses and avionics systems.
  • fabricating test modules and components.
  • Technical writing.
• Ability to develop and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated test team and be able to communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and computer aided design applications.
• Expertise in Developmental Test and Evaluation of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is desired.
• Experience with aircraft sheet metal fabrication and mechanical component manufacturing desired.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to independently design, fabricate, assemble, and configure data collection systems for military aircraft desired.

Security Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Other Essential Job Functions:

• Must support occasional offsite travel (up to 10%) as required by test programs.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Installation of equipment and cabling on aircraft requires the ability to lift, bend, kneel, and stretch.
  • Work on aircraft during ground operations requires use of proper clothing and hearing protection.

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 â„¢, Fortune Best Small Workplace â„¢, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials â„¢ (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.

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