Senior Optical Diagnostics Engineer

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Arnold AFB, TN:
Tullahoma, TNtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100284
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* 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 imaging for 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.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Master's 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.
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* 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.  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 Millennia ls  (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 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,…