System Engineering

Halifax (Nova Scotia), Montreal (Quebec), Ottawa (Ontario)

19467BR

About the role

Principal Systems Engineer – Integrated Communication and Information System
The naval programs team is present at the main locations where Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) carries out projects in Canada (Kanata, Montreal, Dartmouth). Employment opportunities are available at all these locations to support naval combat systems programs and proposal capture activities.

As a systems engineer member of the subsystem of the naval development team in a multidisciplinary team environment, the candidate will participate in the complete engineering lifecycle including specification, design, development, integration and testing, deployment, maintenance, and field troubleshooting of the subsystem for which they are responsible within large-scale and highly complex naval platform systems. Subsystems are grouped by warfare domain: Anti-Air Warfare (AAW); Anti-Surface Warfare (ASW); Undersea Warfare (UWW); Electronic Warfare (EW) and Communication Systems.

The candidate will become a subject matter expert and a responsible engineering member of the information and communication systems subsystems, and will participate in engineering activities, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead system and platform integration activities for shipboard information and communication systems, including interface design
• Participate in the evaluation of compliance with requirements and plan or coordinate requirements verification activities during the design and implementation phases
• Maintain technical specifications and statement of work requirements
• Collaborate with clients, the ship design team, subcontractors and other stakeholders to identify and resolve integration and installation issues identified during the design development of information and communication systems
• Review technical data related to the design, organization, installation and verification activities of information and communication systems, provide feedback and recommend acceptance or rejection of delivered documents
• Coordinate the synthesis of information provided by the government, client, and subcontractor to support overall ship design activities
• Contribute to design documentation and deliverables
• Prepare modification proposals based on data provided by the client and ship designer
• Prepare and submit or present technical change requests for approval by the Change Committee; coordinate the implementation of approved changes

What you bring to the position

Detailed job description

• Contribute to significant subcontracting activities, such as fact-finding, kick-off meeting, design reviews, and product design and acceptance
• Maintain system architecture and design
• Apply systems engineering processes and best practices.

• The incumbent must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in software, electrical, electronic, hardware, systems or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
• At least three to five years of relevant professional experience in communication (internal/external/SATCOM) and digital data information systems. Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
• Experience in software, systems, hardware, or maintenance engineering lifecycle would be an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to solve difficult problems within a team environment
• High degree of initiative and autonomy
• Ability to adapt and perform duties within a dynamic environment.

Additional desired skills for the position

• Good knowledge of DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System), Cameo Systems Modeler, Jira, and Windchill, an asset
• Experience with Agile methods, an asset
• Experience in the military naval domain, an asset
• Experience in sensor, weapon, or ship integration, an asset
• Experience in subcontract management or supply chain management, an asset
• Experience in change management, requirements management, testing and trials, security, safety, electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic compatibility, or environmental qualification, an asset.

Language requirements in Quebec

Knowledge of English is necessary for this position so that the candidate can perform all 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 matters 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 part-time remote work
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacations, 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 in our main offices
• A registered retirement savings plan which includes company matching contributions on 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 mentorship

Salary Transparency

At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with all salary transparency requirements and believe that publishing salary ranges for job vacancies can foster a more equitable workforce.

Salary Range

$95,000 - $124,500

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, is the Canadian division of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology 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 those we serve are Ahead of the Curve. We primarily operate in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, and Victoria and work on a large number of programs that include advanced naval technology products, aircraft maintenance, and remote systems software. We also provide in-service support for state-of-the-art military aircraft with 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 you are interested in a position, we invite you to explain how your skills and perspective could support our team and 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 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