USA | Full Time Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location : Huntsville, AL (Hybrid) Canvas is looking for a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide support to the Missile Defense Agency Targets and Countermeasures (MDA/TC) Program Office. Duties will include supporting target programs throughout the development life-cycle in identifying, analyzing, planning, and directing implementation of resolution/mitigation initiatives for programmatic issues bearing on timely and efficient execution of the program and/or which affect the acquisition of targets and launch vehicles required for Missile Defense System testing and support to other agencies. Duties will also include engineering analysis and developing technical assessments for target systems, including proposed or requested changes, deviations and waivers to guidance, technical and performance specifications, and procedures to support decision affecting acquisition and/or mission execution. Duties: + Work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment providing technical expertise to assist the Government in the oversight of program acquisition and development activities + Serve as point of contact for: document reviews, Objective Evidence verification, Entrance and Exit Criteria tailoring for major milestone reviews, status of target systems, process questions, and working groups and boards + Work with MDA/TC Program Chief Engineers (CE), Chief Product Engineers (CPE) and other propulsion systems team members + Develop executive briefings, analysis and summaries a needed to support program management, risk management, and other tasks as directed by customer Provide "boots on the ground" test and integration assessments of target buildup and report daily to Government Customer and provide Government Customer with hardware closeout recommendations, coordination and updated hardware status + Provides engineering review of other Long Range Targets Office (TCI) program hardware changes and provide an Engineering assessment of objective evidence products for upcoming Design Review + Work with Chief Engineers, Program Managers and Product Engineers and Managers to support major Engineering, Technical and Test Reviews while supporting appropriate target and propulsion system technical boards + Maintain configuration control of briefings, white papers, analysis and program documents + Identify, analyze, and direct implementation of resolution/mitigation initiatives for programmatic issues bearing on timely and efficient execution of the program Proactively identify risks, factors and issues that could affect program execution from a cost, performance, schedule, or political perspective. Develop and coordinate mitigation and resolution plans with internal MDA and external stakeholders, in accordance with MDA and MDA/TC Risk Management guidance / policies Requirements: + Master's degree in STEM field + 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program + Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes + Experience analyzing missile / rocket program hardware changes and providing an engineering-based assessment of: the effects of changes on the systems; and potential technical, cost and schedule effects on program of record + Must be a US Citizen and have/able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance + Demonstrated ability to review large amounts of engineering and other technical information, summarize and synthesize the key points to provide technical recommendations Desired Qualifications + Knowledge of engineering and propulsions systems principles + Experience with US Department of Defense weapon systems design, systems engineering, development, testing, system integration, fielding, and operations + Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint to include chart creation, use of multiple templates, image manipulation, and drawing objects; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word + Experience as a Department of Defense civilian or government contractor + Experience in development and planning of alternate courses of action + Experience with Missile Defense Agency Targets and Countermeasures + Experience in proper marking of Classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) + Knowledge of basic statistics Security Clearance: DoD Secret Security Clearance 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 ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (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. 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