Senior Systems Engineer/Architect

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer/Architect
Location: Huntsville, AL
Canvas inc. is seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer/Architect to provide support to Open Systems Architecture approaches with our PEO Aviation government customer located in Huntsville, AL. This position is contingent upon award. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead cross functional/organizational teams ensuring customer and corporate objectives are met.
• Evaluating alternative acquisition/investment portfolios against future architecture direction/guidance to support senior level decision making.
• Synchronize solution architectures and system dependencies to achieve the enterprise mission architecture and meet the mission need.
• Develop and maintain architecture products, capture and communicate senior decision maker's intended direction and implementation guidance for an integrated mission architecture.
• Apply program-wide knowledge of evaluation methodology for conducting qualitative analyses of architectures to evaluate effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of projects/programs and provide guidance to monitor, evaluate, and recommend program improvements.
• Develop and maintain architecture models using modeling languages such as Unified Modeling Language (UML), Systems Modeling language (SySML), Unified Profile for DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM), and Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
• Develop and extend system models using existing requirements, interface documentation, and related design and systems engineering documents.
• Integrate models to modern requirements management, architecture, and systems engineering software.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Logistics, Physics or a related technical discipline and 14 years of experience
• Systems engineering experience (e.g. system architecture and design, systems documentation, system requirements, CONOPS, systems verification).
• Experience using various model-based engineering tools such as - Cameo Magic Draw, Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architect, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong background in Excel and Power Point.
• Experience in modeling business process, avionics, autonomy, and real time systems desired.

Required Security Level: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance; Top Secret preferred.
About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas, Inc. 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, Inc.
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, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
Canvas, Inc 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 https://www.canvas-inc.com/careers. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
Canvas, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Canvas, Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at (256) 489-2988 or .
For further information on Canvas Inc, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.canvas-inc.com.
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