Intermediate Systems Engineer - AJISS Engineering Change (Ottawa)

Intermediate Systems Engineer – AJISS Engineering Change (Ottawa)

Location

Ottawa, Canada

Position Summary

We have a vacancy for an Intermediate Systems Engineer who is interested in directly contributing to Engineering Change (EC) in the AJISS 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 for Naval Architects as well as Mechanical, Systems, and Electrical Engineers and Technologists 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 U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• 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.
• Technical subcontract management including management of work scope and compliance of the subcontractor supplied solution.
• 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.
• Planning, authoring, and executing integration and acceptance tests.
• Coordinating and collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary dispersed team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 to 6 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.

Education

• University or college degree in engineering or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Naval Architecture
• Marine Electrical
• IPESA
• C4 Combat Systems (in any domain)
• Internal / External Communication Systems (in any domain)

P. Eng designation is considered an asset.

Special Position Requirements

Full time, standard business hours. Possibility of travel to east or west coast sites for technical support / installation onboard ships in dock.

What We Offer

• 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.

Compensation

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 85,000.00 - 120,000 CDN Annual.

AI

We use artificial intelligence–enabled 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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