About the position

Senior Systems Engineer – Common IT and Network Architecture Solutions

As part of the product engineering team, the candidate will directly participate in the design and development of the best product solutions that enable Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. to maintain its strong position in the naval market. As a Systems Engineer specializing in common IT and network architecture solutions, this position involves designing products that meet customer requirements, building relationships with suppliers, verifying the suitability of potential equipment, and supporting the development of backend systems hardware, from prototyping to end-of-life.

The candidate must be able to take a leadership role by demonstrating interest in new technologies, supporting work estimates, proposing improvements, performing risk analyses, and overseeing design reviews to optimize system and hardware design.

Specific responsibilities of the position

The candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Analyze requirements, derivations, reconciliation, and traceability for an integrated system including hardware and software designs
• Produce and/or revise design artifacts for systems and hardware products
• Produce and/or revise white papers and market studies for systems and hardware products
• Coordinate activities with the purchasing department and communicate with suppliers to determine appropriate products to meet system requirements
• Establish, produce, and maintain a BOM to assist in equipment definition
• Support the design and demonstration that selected hardware solutions meet the required performance and cyber-accreditation criteria (including operational environment, network, processing, storage, interfaces, protections, data and network security, storage architecture, middleware, processing utilization, system configuration and management, technical performance measurements and optimization, etc.)
• Review market technologies and trends observed in industry and technology choices, including business case studies and prototype demonstrations. Define technology selection criteria based on required performance and lead business case analyses.

What you bring to the position

• Holds a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with a minimum of two years of professional experience in the field, or a related master's degree
• Ability to communicate effectively (in French and English) with technical and non-technical staff from the engineering and management team, as well as with staff assigned to related tasks
• Ability to solve difficult problems within a team environment
• Demonstrate a high degree of initiative or autonomy
• High learning capacity
• Ability to adapt and perform duties within a dynamic environment.

Additional desired skills for the position

• Knowledge of requirements management for the hardware lifecycle, from design to procurement and obsolescence
• Good knowledge of industry collaboration tools such as DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System), Jira, Confluence
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good knowledge of configuration management processes.

Language requirements in Quebec

Knowledge of English is necessary 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 of Quebec. The candidate will also need to communicate with various members of the organization, clients, and suppliers located outside of 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 keep 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 recover with vacations, personal days, holidays, and parental leave
• Comprehensive family coverage for medical, dental, and vision care available from your first day of employment, as well as:
  • Virtual healthcare (24/7 access to healthcare professionals)
  • A wellness spending account to support 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 that 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 for professional membership
  • Self-directed mentoring

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, is the Canadian division of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology industry company driving 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 those we serve are Ahead of the Curve. We conduct our main operations in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, and Victoria and work on a large number of programs that include cutting-edge naval technology products, aircraft maintenance, and remote-controlled systems 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 support engineering, integration systems, training, maintenance, and in-service support programs for 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 exceptional 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 for our clients. Our goal is to find the best candidates for each position, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to explain how your skills and perspective could support our team and we encourage you to apply, even if you think 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 all. We are prepared to make reasonable adjustments for all candidates, if necessary.