Obsolescence Engineer

Location: Ottawa Canada

In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.

For decades Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today Canadas capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canadas best place to live 2017 by Macleans Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and longterm trusted partner to DND enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Victoria B.C. Halifax N.S. or Ottawa ON. (CAN. Hybrid

Thales requires an Obsolescence Engineer who is dedicated to providing Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) engineering and analysis with an emphasis on software application level obsolescence including logistic support analysis dependability maintenance planning technical documentation publications and training for obsolescence concerns.

Accountable to the THALES TCDS ILS Manager the Obsolescence Engineer will:

• Contribute to the Obsolescence Management Plan for software application level obsolescence concerns.
• Investigate collaboratively define and develop a centralized list of high level software dependencies for a prioritized list of Configuration Items (CIs) documented in the System Breakdown Structure (SBS). High level software dependencies may include but not limited to versions of Java supported version of Operating Software (OS) supported compute resourcing required (RAM CPU) special drivers required hardware required (display size GPU).
• Investigate collaboratively define and develop a centralized list of high level obsolescence information for a prioritized list of Configuration Items (CIs) documented in the System Breakdown Structure (SBS). Obsolescence Information may include but not limited to the following software application version up rev cycles software application patching cycles upcoming changes to licensing models obsolescence waivers.
• Attend an engineering artefact (Obsolescence Working Group Support Artefact(s) or series of engineering artefacts that allow for continuous tracking of high level software dependencies and obsolescence information within a Collaborative Work Environment (CWE) in accordance with stakeholder formatting requirements.

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• Degree in Engineering Computer Science or Technologist Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience performing ILS activities.
• Proficient in excel data management detailed oriented systems thinking indepth knowledge of application licensing methods expertise in version control and change management ability to work with and maintain legacy systems experience in managing relationships with software vendors and expertise in infrastructure software frameworks and their deployment (Java dot net virtualization technologies).

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Special Position Requirements

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Physical Environment: Office

Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required which will include access to government facilities and assets.

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC) inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility for this role is 59206.0.84 CAD Annual. 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 applicants status protected by local provincial and federal laws.

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all fulltime employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:
• Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Shortterm Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and WellBeing 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 LongTerm Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.

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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.