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Canvas · 1 day ago

F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. The F-16 Mission Systems Subject Matter Expert will lead the integration of autonomy enabling F-16 modifications, providing expert support and guidance on mission systems architecture and testing processes.

3D TechnologyCADInformation TechnologyInterior Design

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leads integration of autonomy enabling F-16 modification with the F-16 mission systems suite

Leads the Mission Systems integration team to develop and integrate modification and plan testing

Provides advice and assistance to the 40 FLTS in current and anticipated tests that encompass an extensive range of analyses, system, subsystem, component, system-of-systems, advanced/emerging technologies, multi-domain capabilities, manned-unmanned teaming and integration testing

Provides expert level support to Program Engineer, Test Engineers, Project Aircrew and other program participants

Advises program on F-16 mission systems architecture, data bus protocols, communication protocols, technology integration, and test techniques

Acts as architect for F-16 modifications that interface the aircraft mission systems suite

Possesses expert level knowledge of the F-16 avionics architecture, avionics communication protocols, and software suite capabilities

Leads integration of F-16 modifications into the Software Integration Laboratory (SIL)

Works with SIL engineers to troubleshoot installation problems, develops SIL specific software to enable modification hardware and software to interface the SIL systems

Leads test events in the SIL to collect critical data to support aircraft modification and flight test

Leads development of the Mission Systems test plan and mission materials

Has knowledge and experience planning Air Force Test Center (AFTC) test planning, safety planning, and test execution process

May have experience with Eglin Air Force Base test planning, safety planning, and execution processes

Develops and refines Human Machine Interface (HMI) concepts for delivery to team members developing F-16 modifications

HMI may be located in aircraft, on carry on/carry off computers/tablets, or in ground based systems such as simulators and ground control stations

Supports program meetings, design reviews, and configuration control boards

May be called upon to present designs, and findings at project meetings and boards

Supports flight test by monitoring data displays and safety of flight parameters

May act as Test Conductor, Test Director, Discipline Engineer, or other mission control room positions

Qualification

F-16 mission system engineeringF-16 avionics architectureData bus protocolsCommunication protocolsTest planningHuman Machine Interface (HMI)Secret security clearanceSoft skills