Junior Technologist

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 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 long-term trusted partner to DND enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This role is Hybrid Ottawa

Junior Technologist

Position Summary

This is considered a Junior Technologist position with 0-3 years relevant experience.

The Systems Engineering Technologist is responsible for supporting Systems Engineering in the development of Thales projects. These projects are largely defined as communication and control systems encompassing RF digital network and analog sub systems.

The Systems Engineering Technologist will ensure project work is implemented successfully in the lab and field environments. As required the candidate will participate in all phases of engineering projects throughout the lifecycle including: sub-system design integration/configuration troubleshooting verification and validation as well as lessons learned and engineering close-out activities.

The environments the candidate will participate in vary from the Lab to customer premises that may include active construction sites Ships or other vessels both Military and Civilian.

Tasks are assigned by the Technologist Group Lead or as delegated to the project authority.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The expectations from Systems Engineering Technologist are as follows:

• Ensure all work is carried-out in accordance with company practices and procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed according to direction from supervisor
• Assist in preparation of drawings (electrical and mechanical) as required
• Support the creation of documentation
• Ensure test equipment is in good working order
• Integrate COTS and original design modules in a multi-disciplinary environment according to a system design.
• Implement and execute system test cases. Analyze and evaluate test results.
• Troubleshoot systems that do not meet requirements.
• Inspect parts for defects.
• Interact with customer technical and non-technical personnel (military and/or civilian).
• Participate in site preparation installation and troubleshooting. Assemble test platforms and perform test plans.
• Supporting mechanical interface/space consideration and analyzing with the team to create effective and viable solutions
• Analyze define trace and manage systems requirement for all elements of the solution

Minimum Requirements

• College diploma in a technical program or equivalent experience.

Must Haves (requirements)

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Can read and understand electrical mechanical drawings and technical document.
• Hands on experience building troubleshooting integration configuration and testing of network & electronics systems.
• Use of standard computer office applications.
• Experience in the use of common electrical test equipment
• Experience in the use of common hand and power tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a systems engineering environment ideally in the defence industry
• Experience in computer operating systems and networks
• Experience working with Fiber Optics
• Experience with test software such as Labview Wireshark and terminal emulators
• Experience with industry design standards such as drawing shock and vibration and EMC/EMI. These skills are expected to be developed;
• Drafting Experience in the Systems Engineering life cycle including typical modeling tools for design such as Solidworks AutoCAD;

Physical Demands

• Lifting of test and electronic equipment connecting equipment in a lab environment or job site.

Special Position Requirements

• 40 hrs/week. Overtime may be necessary depends on the demand and project schedule
• Physical Environment: Office/ Lab Offsite on various platforms
• Travel: > 25% of time

What We Offer

• 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.

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( 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 Enhanced Reliability security clearance.