Senior Mechanical Engineer

Canvas

Senior Mechanical Engineer providing technical expertise for C-130 aircraft projects at Canvas. Overseeing design, development, and integration of mechanical systems in a defense context.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeCrestview • Florida, Oklahoma, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems for C-130 Special Mission Aircraft undergoing heavy depot level maintenance and modification
Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis
Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies
Develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed including the generation of Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or the modification of such criteria in the Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC)
Develop structural and corrosion repairs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in the design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic/ pneumatic/ mechanical systems
Two years of overseeing design and development of engineering projects
Experience in accomplishing airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight and balance analysis in support of systems integration
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mech Engineering (ABET highly desired) and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations
OR Bachelor’s degree in Mech Engineering (ABET highly desired) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, five of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations
This position frequently requires ascending/descending aircraft crew doors, aircraft stands - ascending/descending flight deck ladders, work stand ladders and common ladders, entering, exiting, working and crawling in confined spaces
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Noise protection and goggles/safety glasses must be worn in designated work areas

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Hard Skills & Tools

hardware designdevelopmentintegrationaircraft hydraulic systemsaircraft pneumatic systemsaircraft mechanical systemsairworthiness analysisloads analysisstress analysisweight and balance analysis

Soft Skills

problem solvingtechnical expertiseguidanceplanningconducting feasibility studiesdeveloping standardscommunication

Certifications

Master’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringDoctorate degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering