Core focus: DoD-focused test, technology, and engineering services
Notable investors: Artinia Group (with Gemini Investors and True West Capital Partners) — strategic growth investment (Jan 2024)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Department of Defense modernization and weapon-system test & evaluation
Founded
2007
Industry
Defense (test, technology, and engineering services)
Tech Stack
Hypersonic & advanced weapons testing
AI & autonomy
Cybersecurity
Digital engineering
Software & data solutions
Systems engineering and integration
Test & evaluation
Funding Track Record
Strategic growth investment- 2024-01-17
Investment made in partnership with Gemini Investors and True West Capital Partners; intended to strengthen capabilities across missile/hypersonic technologies, test & evaluation, systems engineering and software development; management team to continue leading the company.
Investor Signal
“Received a strategic growth investment from Artinia Group (in partnership with Gemini Investors and True West Capital Partners) in January 2024.”
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Hypersonic Aerothermal Test Engineer
On-SiteTullahoma, US
On-Site • Tullahoma, US
Job Title:
Hypersonic Aerothermal Test Engineer
Location
: Arnold, AFB- Tullahoma, TN (On-Site)
Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.
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Working with minimal supervision, performing primarily aerothermal test engineering functions, but support may be in a variety of technical areas including:
Hypersonic air-breathing propulsion
Hypersonic aerodynamics
Air vehicle stability and control
Vehicle performance
Propulsion system/vehicle integration
Aerothermal testing and analysis
Thermal Protection System ablation
Fluid-thermal-structural interaction (FTSI)
Computational heat transfer
Optical diagnostic techniques
Statistical methods and statistically defensible analysis techniques
Working with minimal supervision, performing primarily aerothermal test engineering functions, but support may be in a variety of technical areas including:
Assisting in coordination and generation of requirements and analysis objectives, measures of performance, and success criteria which support the evaluation of hypersonic weapon systems.
Advising/assisting the government and customer during the test planning process, including assessing test conditions and addressing test cell/test article interactions.
Leading Technical, Safety, and Readiness Review Boards.
Directing the execution of hypersonic ground tests.
Performing in-depth analysis of the resulting test data in order to meet analysis objectives.
Preparing quick-look reports and detailed technical reports as appropriate to record test planning, data processing and analysis, and conclusions/recommendations.
Reviewing state-of-the-art test and analysis techniques in literature and applying them to specific project requirements and supporting analysis-technique development efforts to advance the state-of-the-art analysis capabilities at AEDC
Learning and effectively using a variety of government and in-house simulation codes and analysis tools.
Working in fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. (Seeking undergrads or junior engineers looking to acquire graduate level degrees.)
An advanced degree and background or coursework related to the technical areas described above is a plus.
Proficiency with Scientific Python (primary code) and Matlab (secondary).
The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with senior staff and peers.
Communications must be clear, concise, and at the appropriate level.
Must be timely, efficient, and produce work of acceptable quality.
Completed work must meet project/program objectives.
Must exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers.
Must utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission.
Focused adherence to safety and security requirements in an office-based environment is required.
Must be able to obtain or have an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
Security Clearance:
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com.
Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com with questions.
For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.
If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.
