Naval Systems Specialist (Analyst) - Underwater Warfare

Weir Canada, Inc.

Halifax NS Canada

Permanent Full-time, Onsite work

Purpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for a Naval Systems Specialist with current or former experience in underwater warfare and underwater combat systems to join our Combat and Control Systems (CCS) team at the Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare Centre (CFMWC). This permanent position, based in Halifax NS, is an analyst position that provides a range of services in support of Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) and Tactical Development. The analyst is part of a team initiating and undertaking at-sea tests, conducting technical investigations and validating system performance / tactics effectiveness. The position may also include collaboration and liaison with ongoing naval projects and equipment managers. Sound analytical skills, organizational knowledge, and previous work experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Royal Canadian Air Force is important as the work often requires a collaborative approach with numerous RCN stakeholders. This position includes a combination of office (mostly) and shipboard (sometimes) environments with occasional requirements to perform work outside or onboard ships and occasional short duration travel to other test locations. This position provides a great opportunity to become immersed in cutting edge technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Analysis: Conduct analysis including the specification of test objectives, metrics, required resources, and test procedures.
• Technical Support: Provide underwater warfare subject matter expertise with respect to RCN Underwater Warfare weapons, sensors, countermeasures, and combat management interfaces including working knowledge of weapons, sensors and tactics. Provide technical and operational advice to CFMWC (the client) and other Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stakeholders as required.
• Coordination: Coordinate efforts directed at data collection, event reconstruction, analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Teamwork: Must thrive in a collaborative and demanding work environment ashore and at sea. Due to the varied nature of work lines across multiple ship-submarine, weapon and sensors classes, the applicant must be able to both multitask and work collaboratively and harmoniously in small teams. Be able to both lead as well as contribute to client adopted initiatives.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• Security: Eligible to obtain Government of Canada security clearance of Level II.
• Skills: Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and quality. Proficiency in written English is essential, including technical and operational content for a wide audience. Must communicate effectively at all levels with peers, supervisors and clients.
• Experience: Current/former RCN/RCAF/NATO ORO-TACCO-PWO (Underwater Warfare Specialization). Preference may also be given to RCN NTOs or other civilian applicants with degrees in Operations Research, Acoustics, or Oceanography. Consideration will be given to any interested persons who are willing to learn and have an aptitude and desire to work in a technical analysis field.
• Desirable: Familiar with Naval Operational Test & Evaluation procedures, Operational knowledge of military shipboard systems.

Why choose Weir

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Company Background

Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 450 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.

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Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status

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