Senior Naval Systems Engineer

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) $115000 $130000 -$154000 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.