Senior Communications/Naval Combat Systems Engineer

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

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Senior Communications/Naval Combat Systems Engineer

Position Summary

Thales Canada is looking for a Senior Communications / Naval Combat Systems Engineer to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The Senior Communications / Naval Combat Systems Engineer will work within the Thales LCMM & Engineering Team and is responsible for providing engineering and project management support of Communications and Naval Combat Systems including but not limited to:

Navigation Systems

Communications Systems

Command and control systems

Data processing systems

Above water and underwater sensor systems

Ship's weapons systems and its ammunition

In addition, the Senior Naval Combat Systems Engineer will also be responsible for developing and managing the software management program for the AJISS project. This role will also support the Engineering Services Manager with coordinating the work of the other communications/ naval combat systems technical staff, which include engineers and Life Cycle Materiel Managers (LCMMs).

Key Areas of Responsibility

The key functions and areas of responsibility for the Senior Communications / Naval Combat Systems Engineer include the following:

Providing technical support of deficiencies of equipment or capability, developing technical solutions and risk assessments; Providing technical advice to enable combat system equipment and/or systems to be correctly operated or maintained.

Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with combat systems, equipment and/or software issues, including failure analysis and solution development.

Developing and reviewing combat system related technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance job instructions, and investigation reports; Manage the preparation of combat system related design change documentation including manufacturing drawings, maintenance and installation instructions, and test and trials documentation.

Performing Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including but not limited to equipment obsolescence, material compatibility and disposal management; Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software.

Preparing Work Packages and cost estimates for customer approval; Preparing documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers.

Developing or managing combat system related engineering changes; Developing engineering plans, processes and procedures related to combat systems as well as ship based software;

Ensuring the design and configuration control of combat systems including conducting functional and physical configuration audits.

Defining and managing media storage and transfer requirements; and Defining, developing and maintaining software configuration documentation.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience as a Systems Engineer with experience with Marine Communications and Navigation Systems;

Bachelor Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or Naval Architecture;

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in Ontario, Nova Scotia, or British Columbia, Canada;

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy as a Naval Combat Systems Engineering Officer;

Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets;

Previous experience working with a defense contract;

Demonstrated project management experience; and

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

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Physical Environment: Hybrid position - which is a mix of working from home and onsite (in office, at customer site or on board ships alongside in harbour)

Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships

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.

Why Join Us?

Say HI and learn more about working at Thales click here. 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.

Permanent