Intermediate Naval Systems Engineer

Location: Victoria – 905 Ellery, Canada

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Position Summary

Victoria (BC), Hybrid or Halifax (NS), Hybrid

Thales Canada, Defence & Security (TCDS) is engaged in supporting the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) through its In-Service Support (ISS) Programs. Between then-Service Support (AJISS) and Minor Warships & Auxiliary Vessels (MWAV) programs, Thales Canada provides support to over 70% of the RCN fleet. Thales Canada is leveraging cutting edge solutions to deliver preventative and corrective maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Program Management, Engineering and Lifecycle Material Management (LCMM), and new capabilities to numerous platforms.

Thales Canada is looking for people interested in directly contributing to Engineering Change (EC) in the MWAV program. A multi-disciplinary team develops and delivers enhanced and new capabilities for RCN platforms through a broad portfolio of EC projects. We are looking a candidate to support the communication and radar systems for the MWAV program preferably with and Electrical Engineering background (or Mechanical Engineer with the relevant experience) to deliver Engineering work products through all stages of the EC process. Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts and practices is beneficial. A demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and processes is considered an asset.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Thales is the design authority for the program and as a result require Licensed Engineers to work on the program.  You will be required to stamp design documentation and drawings.  The engineer would need to be licensed with either the province of British Columbia or Nova Scotia.

In their efforts to develop and sustain mission systems, Systems Engineers are called upon to integrate a variety of sensors, software, firmware, and apps on commercial and military platforms. The essential functions and responsibilities of a Systems Engineer include:

• Stamping drawings and design documentation

• Supporting the Navigation and Communication systems.

• Tailor the system engineering process, practices and tools; 

• Provide timely and accurate status updates;

• Develop the preliminary and detailed designs for system and subsystem elements;

• Review and validate internal and subcontractor designs, plans, and schedules;

• Identify, characterize, and describe issues in the system or its design through problem reports and document and design reviews; 

• Author technical documentation to capture the system and subsystem designs including the architecture, interfaces, and installation elements;

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the designs are consistent with needs, desires, and concerns of the end-users;

• Support the development of verification and validation artifacts including plans and procedures;

• Collaborate with other functions during the implementation and integration of the system and subsystem designs; 

• Resolution of technical issues arising during the implementation, integration and testing of the system and subsystem elements;

• Support the installation and/or integration testing of the systems remotely or on customer site; and/or

• Technical subcontract management including management of work scope and compliance of the (subcontractor) supplied solution.

For this specific project, typical duties will include:

• Conduct research on Naval Systems, System Requirements, Standards, and new technologies;

• Generate, describe, and recommend solutions to customer concerns as part of the option analysis process;

• Produce engineering artefacts including (but not limited to) first principles drawings and system schematics, Statements of Work, System Requirements Documents (SRD), Impact Analyses, and technical reports;

• Survey and analysis of shipboard systems;  Physically going to the ships while in dock to perform on site surveys.

• Planning, authoring, and executing integration and acceptance tests; and

• Coordinating and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary dispersed team.

Having a comprehensive understanding of Class requirements, Lloyds Register and DNVGL Rules & Regulations, IEC standards, IMO Regulations, SOLAS regulations, Transport Canada marine Acts and Regulations, is considered to be an asset

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Engineer

• Be a professional engineer registered to practice in the province where the engineering office is located; and

  Possess a minimum of four years of demonstrated marine work experience in engineering within the last 10 years

• University or college degree in engineering or a related discipline.

• 10 + years of professional experience in the design and integration of complex systems in commercial and/or military domains.

• Ability to succeed in cross-functional/multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to obtain clearances as specified under the Regulatory Compliance section

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum professional experience specified above, experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset:

• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets;

• Previous experience working on a defense contract;

• Naval Architecture;

• Marine Electrical;

• IPESA;

• C4 Combat Systems (in any domain); and/or

• Internal / External Communication Systems (in any domain).

Special Position Requirements

• Physical Environment: Hybrid position – a mix of working from home and onsite (in office or on board DND ships at waterfront)

• Predominantly office work but will be required to occasionally work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships

• May be required to undertake inspections on Naval ships which may involve involving bending and twisting, and working aloft

• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is based on $92,140.54 – $122,854.05 CAD range. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

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