Test and Trials Specialist AJISS

Test and Trials Specialist

Halifax- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Ability to acquire and maintain Canadian Secret Controlled Goods ITAR NATO Secret and COMSEC security clearances.

Position Summary

Thales Canada Defence & Security is engaged in the maintenance of ships for Canadas National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) program.

To support this project the IVVQ team (Integration Verification Validation and Quality Team) is looking to add aTest and Trials Specialistto the Thales team to be based in Victoria. The Test ad Trials Specialist plays a critical role as part of the Engineering team responsible for the design conduct and reporting of IVVQ activities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Please note that this role will involve extended periods of work at client sites; mostly in Victoria or Halifax. Some travel outside of British Columbia/Nova Scotia may be required. Some ship voyages during test events will be required.

• Plan and Execute Test Events.

• Write test plans and test procedures that will properly verify and validate the product.

• Analyze requirements and contribute to the development of traceability matrices.

• Develop Test cases.

• Work with System and Software Engineering in identifying and analyzing defects.

• Raise project issues/risks and track to resolution.

• Provide Test Reports and status updates on test activities.

• Deploy methodologies (including metrics) tools/platforms necessary for test activities

• Observe test guidelines and Company internal processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or college diploma in Computer Science Computer Engineering Computer Technology Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline from a recognized university or college or in lieu of a degree a combination of relevant work experience and/ or education as equivalency.

• At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in IV&V or a related field.

Previous Experience with:

• Test Case development and execution; either manual or automated.

• Requirements Analysis.

• Test Management Tools.

Demonstrated capabilities:

• Fluent in English skilled communicator both written and spoken.

• Attention to Detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in military systems.

  • Ships or shipbuilding

  • Marine systems

  • System of systems engineering and integration

  • Core network

  • Applications

• Experience handling and working on physical systems products or equipment

• Experience Testing or performing verification ships

• Experience with IBM DOORS

If youre excited about working with Thales but not meeting the requirements for this position we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours Monday to Friday

• Physical Environment: Customer Site includes Victoria shipyards or Halifax shipyards

• Travel: Travel is potential can be for Test Events for training or for technical meetings.

Physical Demands

• Test sites can be located in difficult-to-navigate areas. This could include shipyards onboard ships at sea construction sites remote wilderness locations - such sites may need to be used for certain test events. The ability to navigate such sites is a necessity.

• Minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment in a lab or field environment.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is betweenTotal Target Cash (TTC) $95000 - $125000 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 helpscreen and assess applicationsand 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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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.

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.