Senior Naval Systems Engineer Full Time

Location: Halifax – John Savage, Canada

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This role is Hybrid, Halifax, Nova Scotia or Victoria, British Columbia

Senior Naval Systems Engineer

Position Summary

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.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

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 Regiter and DNVGL Rules & Regulations, IEC standards, IMO Regulations, SOLAS regulations, Transport Canada marine Acts and Regulations, is considered to be an asset

Minimum Requirements

• At least 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, below.
• University or college degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Physical Demands

• 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

Special Position Requirements

• 40 hours per week
• Hybrid position – a mix of working from home and onsite (Some on-site work required in the lab).
• Possibility of travel to east or west coast sites for technical support / installation onboard ships in dock.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $115,000– $130,000 -$154,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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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.