Principal Systems Engineer

About the role

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

The naval programs team is responsible for technical planning, design, systems engineering, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, sustainment and systems effectiveness analysis. In developing a product for a system-of-systems, participation includes design, manufacture, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. The team ensures the logical and systematic translation of customer or product requirements into system-of-systems solutions that consider technical, financial, and schedule constraints.

The naval programs team operates at the main locations where Lockheed Martin carries out projects in Canada (Kanata, Montréal, Dartmouth); opportunities are available at all these locations to support naval combat systems programs and proposal activities.

As a systems engineer and member of the naval development team working in a multidisciplinary team environment, the candidate will participate in the full engineering lifecycle including requirements, design, development, integration and testing, deployment, maintenance, and field troubleshooting for large, highly complex naval platform systems.

The candidate will participate in engineering activities that may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate on system design activities with the principal systems engineer and other engineering staff, including support for technical reviews
• Perform needs/requirements analyses
• Conduct market studies
• Review requirements, allocation, and market studies
• Perform system modeling and design, including model-based systems engineering
• Define technical performance measures and track them
• Work on system architecture and design
• Plan system integration
• Produce design documentation
• Apply systems engineering design processes and best practices

What you bring

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a related discipline or equivalent apprenticeship training with at least five years of professional experience, OR at least three years of professional experience with a related master's degree.

Additional desired skills

• At least five years of relevant professional experience (any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Experience with the lifecycle of software, systems, hardware, or maintenance engineering
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical engineering and management staff, as well as related personnel
• Strong problem-solving skills in a team environment
• High degree of initiative and autonomy
• Strong capacity for learning
• Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment
• Good knowledge of SysML or other object-oriented design methods
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System), Cameo, ClearCase, ClearQuest, or Windchill
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience in the military naval domain
• Experience with change management, requirements management, test and trial activities, safety, security, electromagnetic interference/compatibility, or environmental qualification

Language requirements (Québec)

Knowledge of English is required for this role so the candidate can perform all duties. The role requires daily communication with a virtual team outside Québec. The candidate will also communicate with various members of the organization, clients, and suppliers located outside Canada. For engineering roles, the candidate must be able to read or revise technical documents from our primary clients and prepare technical documents for those clients.

What we offer

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

• Flexible and compressed work schedules as business needs allow, with the possibility of taking Fridays off and partial remote work options
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, statutory holidays, and parental leave
• Comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision coverage available from day one, including:
  • Virtual health care (24/7 access to health professionals)
  • Wellness spending account
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with free face-to-face counselling
  • Travel medical insurance
  • On-site fitness facilities at major offices
• Registered retirement savings plan with company matching contributions from day one and access to financial advisors
• Employee discounts on various goods, services, and recreational activities
• Access to a broad range of development tools to enhance skills and career progression, including:
  • Free learning resources via a modern platform
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed mentoring

Salary transparency

At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with all salary transparency requirements and believe publishing salary ranges for job postings supports a more equitable workforce.

Salary range

CA$95,000 - CA$124,500

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, is the Canadian division of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global company in the defense technology industry that drives innovation and scientific advancement. Our mission-driven solutions and 21st Century Security® accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies. We operate primarily in Ottawa, Montréal, Halifax, Calgary, and Victoria and work on programs that include advanced naval technology, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software.

Equal opportunity statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to employment equity principles to foster a workplace that reflects our core values of integrity, respect, and high performance. We aim to recruit the best candidates for each role regardless of background and encourage applicants to explain how their skills and perspective could support our team. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates when applicable.

Employment type

Full-time — Permanent

Security requirements

Controlled Goods Program participation may be required. Security clearance required: NATO Secret.