Job Title: Senior Missile System Structural Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL, United States

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.

Job Description (What You'll Be Doing)

Design and implement AI pipelines for data ingestion, processing, and model deployment using frameworks like LangChain and Open WebUI
Develop and manage embeddings databases to support semantic search, recommendation systems, and other AI-driven applications
Integrate AI solutions with cloud platforms such as Azure Foundry to ensure scalability, reliability, and security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements and deliver AI solutions tailored to business needs
Optimize AI workflows for performance and efficiency, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems
Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI tools, frameworks, and methodologies to continuously improve pipeline performance
Document processes, workflows, and best practices for AI pipeline development and maintenance

Required Skills (What Required Skills You Bring)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field
3+ years of related work experience
Working understanding of AI pipelines, including data processing, model deployment, and integration
Active Secret Clearance required
Understanding of frameworks such as LangChain, Open WebUI, and embeddings databases
Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages, with a focus on AI and data processing libraries
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills (Desired but not Required)

Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Bedrock, SageMaker, or Azure Foundry for AI solution deployment
Familiarity with semantic search and recommendation systems
Knowledge of distributed systems and scalable architectures for AI pipelines
Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
Understanding of MLOps practices for continuous integration and deployment of AI models
Strong written and verbal communication skills to document and present technical solutions
Solid understanding of full-stack development principles, including front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js) and back-end technologies (Python, Node.js, Java, Go) with relevant frameworks (Django, Express.js, Spring Boot, Gin)
Experience in designing, implementing, and managing relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL (Mongo DB) databases
Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jemkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar, and integrating Terraform and Ansible for automated deployments
Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools (such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Cloud Logging)
Understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and security best practices for cloud environments and web applications
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across the entire technology stack
Experience working in an Agile development environment and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to clearly and concisely document infrastructure, configurations, and deployment processes
Experience with Linux and/or Windows system administration
Motivated and customer oriented

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a 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 make up our employees' total 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 [email protected].

Reasonable accommodation is 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 [email protected] with questions.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

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