Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Arnold AFB
- Tullahoma, TN

Canvas is seeking a qualified individual to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force in engineering support of program management efforts associated with specific test needs at the Arnold Engineering Development Center at Arnold AFB, TN. The candidate will provide a wide range of services including requirement development and refinement, project procurement support, review of design submittals, and providing technical expertise for various projects, planned or underway.

• Develop technical requirements for capital improvement projects and procurements.
• Develop and review Technical Requirement Documents.
• Provide mechanical design, systems, and/or operations experience.
• Make recommendations for best technical COAs (Course of Action).
• Provide procurement support: develop and review mechanical specifications for systems or designs; develop and review Statements of Objectives (SOO), Statements of Work (SOW), and other procurement‑specific documentation; review and evaluate procurement packages for technical soundness; develop technical evaluation criteria for proposal evaluation; assist in technical evaluation of vendor proposals; perform market research and assist in the development of Independent Government Estimates.
• Provide technical support for the Systems Engineering Process: provide technical expertise in design reviews and the design process in general; consolidate and communicate technical information for the project team; assist in development of project plans, schedules, and estimates.

• Minimum Education
  • Scientist and Engineer 3‑BS in Science or Engineering Field or substitution as described.
  • Scientist and Engineer 4‑MS or substitution as described.
  • Subject Matter Expert—exceptional or highly‑unique expertise, recognized industry leader in a given area.
• Minimum Experience
  • Scientist and Engineer 3: 3–10 years of experience.
  • Scientist and Engineer 4: 10+ years of experience.
  • Subject Matter Expert: exceptional or highly‑unique expertise, recognized industry leader.
• Substitutions
  • Bachelor’s degree can be substituted for with 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Master’s can be substituted for with 12 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance required for the job; may begin work with an interim clearance.
• Other Essential Job Functions
  • Highly organized.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) experience.
  • 5‑10% travel may be required.

• 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!

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 based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of the 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.

U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans.

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