About the role

Principal Systems Engineer – Integrated Bridge and Navigation System

Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) is the leading combat systems integrator (CSI) specializing in advanced large-scale integration projects in Canada. We leverage advanced engineering practices and modern technologies to design, develop, and integrate combat systems for warships. We are looking for motivated, high-performing individuals with specific skills to join our dynamic Naval Programs team.

The Naval Programs team is responsible for technical planning, design, construction, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, sustainability analysis, and overall system effectiveness. As part of overall system product development, involvement includes: design, manufacturing, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. The team ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into overall system solutions that consider technical, financial, and temporal constraints.

The Naval Programs team is present at Lockheed Martin's main project locations in Canada (Kanata, Montreal, Dartmouth); job opportunities are available at all these locations to support naval combat system programs and proposal capture activities.

As a Systems Engineer and member of the Naval Development team working in a multidisciplinary team environment, the candidate participates in the full engineering lifecycle including specification, design, development, integration and testing, deployment, maintenance, and field troubleshooting related to large-scale and highly complex naval platform systems.

The candidate will participate in engineering activities such as:

Collaborate on Integrated Bridge and Navigation System design activities with the Principal Systems Engineer and other engineering personnel, such as supporting technical reviews
Perform needs analyses
Conduct market studies
Review requirements, their assignment, and market studies
Analyze navigation sensor data from the supplier, including, but not limited to, interface information, technical specifications, and technical drawings

What you bring to the position

Detailed job description

Perform rapid analysis to prove concepts: line of sight, cable length restrictions, lever arm calculations, ship data calculations, ship reference point calculations
Define and track technical performance measures
Work on system architecture and design
Plan system integration
Create design document
Apply system engineering processes and best practices.

Required skills, abilities and experience

The incumbent must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in software, electrical, electronic, hardware, systems or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
Relevant professional experience of at least five years. Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
Experience in the software, systems, hardware or maintenance engineering lifecycle
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel in the engineering and management team as well as with personnel assigned to related tasks.

Additional desired skills for the position

Ability to solve difficult problems within a team environment
High degree of initiative and autonomy
High learning ability
Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment
Good knowledge of SysML or other object-oriented design methods
Good knowledge of DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System), Rhapsody, Clearcase, Clearquest or Windchill
Experience with Agile methods
Experience in the military naval domain
Experience in change management, requirements management, testing and trials, security, safety, electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic compatibility, or environmental qualification.

Language requirements in Quebec

Knowledge of English is required for this position so that the candidate can perform all of their duties. The position described in this job offer requires the candidate to communicate daily with a virtual team outside Quebec. The candidate will also need to communicate with various members of the organization, clients, and suppliers located outside Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate will also need to be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.

What we offer you

We deliver on our promise when it comes to work-life balance! Your physical, mental, and financial well-being is important to us. In addition to working in a highly supportive, friendly, and respectful environment, here's what you can expect when you join our team as a regular full-time employee:

Flexible and compressed work schedules, depending on business needs, where you have the option to take Fridays off, as well as the possibility of working remotely part-time
Competitive compensation
Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leave
Comprehensive family coverage for medical, dental, and optical care available from your first day of employment, as well as:
- Virtual healthcare (24/7 access to healthcare professionals)
- A wellness spending account to help you on your wellness journey
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free in-person counseling sessions
- Travel medical insurance
- On-site fitness facilities at our main offices
A registered retirement savings plan which includes company matching contributions from your first day of employment, which also includes access to financial advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
Employee discounts to save on goods, services, and various recreational activities
Access to a wide range of development tools to enhance your skills and/or advance your career, including:
- Free learning resources via a modern and engaging platform
- Education assistance program
- Reimbursement of professional membership
- Self-managed mentoring

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, is the Canadian division of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology industry company that drives innovation and scientific advancements. Our vision of developing solutions for missions in all domains and 21st Century Security® accelerates the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure that those we serve are Ahead of the Curve. We operate primarily in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs that include cutting-edge naval technology products, aircraft maintenance, and remote-controlled system software. We also provide in-service support for state-of-the-art military aircraft with aircraft engine repair capabilities. This position reports to the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business sector, where employees across Canada provide support for engineering, integration systems, training, maintenance, and in-service support programs to military clients in Canada and abroad on land, at sea, and in the air.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to equal employment opportunity principles to foster a work environment that aligns with our core values of integrity, respect, and outstanding performance. We understand the importance of optimizing the remarkable talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, provide optimal solutions, and maximize benefits to our clients. Our goal is to find the best candidates for each position, regardless of their background. If a position interests you, we invite you to explain how your skills and insights could support our team and we encourage you to apply, even if you feel your skills do not fully meet the criteria of the published job offer. In addition, Lockheed Martin is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive for everyone. We are prepared to make reasonable accommodations for all candidates, if necessary.

Employee Type

Full-Time

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Security requirement for this role

Controlled Goods Program

Security clearance required for the position

NATO Secret

Principal Systems Engineer – Integrated Bridge and Navigation System