Intermediate Electronics 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

Systems Engineering Technologist

Position Summary

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 executed monitored and controlled in terms of adherence to budget and schedule risk management and quality of deliveries. 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

• Ensure all work is carried-out in accordance with company practices and procedures; Ensure all work is completed according to Projects integrated master schedule
• Maintain control of integration tools and test equipment and lab area; Manage equipment to make sure they are calibrated and functional ready to be used; Maintain the supply of Material for the group including liaising with Services for the procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in preparation of drawings (electrical and mechanical) as required; Support the creation of technical data packages for installation integration troubleshooting and other manuals
• Read engineering documents schematics and technical orders to determine faults and methods of troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Identify installation risks and prepare mitigation strategies; Provide inputs to the lab manager for Test Tool equipment budget for the integration lab; Support the Systems Engineering group with the assembly integration set-to-work and test of systems for contracts or products in the military / civilian markets for domestic / international clients; Inspect parts for defects.
• Mentor and support Junior Technicians; Has a level of independence and leadership; Interact with customer technical and non-technical personnel (military and/or civilian).; Work in a team environment and independently; Participate in site preparation installation and troubleshooting. Assemble test platforms and perform test plans.
• May require occasional travel within Canada and possibly overseas

Minimum Requirements

• College diploma in a Technical Program with relevant experience.
• Min 5 years experience in a systems engineering environment ideally in the defence industry
• High level oral and written communication skills required for report writing and design justification documentation
• Can read and understand electrical mechanical drawings and technical document
• Hands on experience on building troubleshooting integration and configuration and testing cabling network & electronics systems
• Experience in the use of common electrical test equipment
• Experience in the use of common hand and electrical tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics systems RF networking systems is an asset
• It would be an asset to have knowledge of Canadian requirements for shock and vibration EMC/EMI drawing standards and industry design standards. These skills are expected to be developed;
• Experience with varied operating systems and technical software such as Labview
• Drafting Experience in the Systems Engineering life cycle including typical modeling tools for design such as Solidworks Electrical AutoCAD;

Physical Demands

• Onsite work: 80% installation STW HAT SAT Configuration inspections in lab or in the field

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hrs/week. Overtime may be necessary depends on the demand and project schedule
• Physical Environment: Shipyard On the vessel or submarine land based test site or Lab
• 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 NATO Secret clearance.