Test Capabilities Integration Engineer

Canvas Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Canvas is seeking an engineer to provide advisory and assistance services to the 704th Test Group’s Directed Energy Combined Test Force (DE CTF) at Operating Location A (OL-A) at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The role interfaces directly with contractors developing test support equipment for the 704th TG/OL-A under the LRKC effort. The Integration Lead monitors contractor technical progress, coordinates testing or verification as required, reports results, and integrates newly acquired test capabilities into the team’s existing test architecture.

The position combines hands-on operation of advanced optical and laser systems, sensors, and diagnostic equipment with coordinating technical requirements, developing documentation, analyzing designs, and leading or supporting engineering teams during system testing and integration. The engineer provides support for installation documentation, work instructions, test procedures, test planning and execution, data collection and analysis, and test reporting. The role also develops training materials and guidance for field-deployed equipment.

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours. Weekends and evenings may be required during mission support. Travel of up to 35% is required, including air travel and deployments to remote test sites. The work may take place indoors or outdoors and in austere field environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field such as Engineering, Physics, or Technology, or five years of relevant work or military experience with related technical skills.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Technical writing experience, including writing requirements, verifying requirements using an agreed-upon method, and reporting results.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for documentation and reporting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions during field deployments and site surveys.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and set up test equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or bend for prolonged periods and work in austere environments during test events.
• Willingness to travel up to 35% of the time, including air travel and deployments to remote test sites.

Nice To Haves

• Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical requirements with contractors and 704th TG/OL-A.
• Monitor contractors’ technical progress and, as needed, coordinate testing or verification and report results.
• Integrate newly acquired test capabilities into the team’s existing test architecture.
• Advise and assist with test article and test support equipment installation documentation, work instructions, and test procedures; review installations before tests.
• Apply expertise in requirements management, design analysis, and review of material procurement specifications.
• Read, interpret, and provide input on technical drawings, schematics, and system diagrams.
• Participate in test planning, briefings, test event execution, data collection and archiving, data analysis, and test report writing.
• Develop training manuscripts, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and deployment guides covering setup and teardown criteria for newly acquired field-deployed equipment.
• Operate field-deployed laser systems, passive and active detection systems, command and control (C2) equipment, and diagnostic equipment such as cameras, photodiodes, calorimeters, and other electro-optical sensors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time