Program Engineer Naval Architect

This position is Hybrid Dartmouth Nova Scotia.

Program Engineer - Naval Architect - Nova Scotia

Position Summary

Thales Canada is looking for a Naval Architect to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The AJISS Program Engineer Naval Architect role will provide Engineering Services in support of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ships (JSS) homeported in Halifax Nova Scotia. Engineering services include conducting surveys technical investigations researching ship staff queries developing repair specifications and job instructions for preventive or corrective maintenance as well as developing and overseeing test and trials.

The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge of work package management and expertise in structural and marine system design to become a key contributor and technical lead within the AJISS East Coast Team

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

The AJISS Program Engineer Naval Architect will report to the Engineering Services Lead and liaise with the Service Delivery group to provide timely support with Defects resolution.

Assigned tasks are to be completed in accordance with Thaless quality and commercial guidelines contracted time and cost requirements. This includes but is not limited to performing the following:

• Provide directions on way forward during Corrective Maintenance;
• Conduct technical investigation into problems associated with structure equipment or system malfunction including failure analysis and solution development;
• Prepare documented work scopes associated with Defect investigation/resolution suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs manufacturers suppliers testing facilities or specialist service providers;
• Develop and/or approve technical Job Instructions;
• Managing (planning organizing leading and controlling) the work by coordinating with other Thales staff (Mechanical Electrical C4 and Naval Architecture staff) and/or Subcontractors to achieve the agreed outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities;
• Support the rest of the Engineering group (Coastal and Central);
• Supporting Preventive Maintenance Plan improvements;
• Provision of technical advice to enable structure systems and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained;
• Analysis of requirements associated with baseline changes to product;
• Support Engineering Team from Ottawa for Engineering Change process;
• Contribute to detailed engineering tasks including:
  • Problem Investigation;
  • Requirements analysis;
  • Design calculations;
  • Support Obsolescence assessments;
  • Performance improvement investigations;
  • Material compatibility investigation;
  • Review of equipment/system maintenance documentation;
  • Failure analysis; and
  • Risk and hazard assessments

Minimum Requirements

• An Engineering degree in naval architecture;.
• Minimum of 4 years maritime experience in Ship Repair Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience;
• Strong technical knowledge with ability to make technical decision;

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligible for P Eng designation in Nova Scotia
• Previous experience working with a defense contractor or the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Experience supporting an operational military asset.
• Above average Microsoft Windows application experience communications and interpersonal skills are required for this position.

Physical Demands

• Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard Naval Ships;
• Will be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting;
• Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided);

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Work Location: Hybrid: Will be required to work from the Halifax dockyard (about 50% of the time) and home/Thales office in Burnside (50%);
• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS Enterprise;

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) $74000 $100000 -$124000 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 employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

We use artificial intelligenceenabled 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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( 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.