Senior Systems Engineer, Undersea Warfare

System Engineering

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

19465BR

About the role

The Naval Programs team is present at Lockheed Martin's main project sites in Canada (Kanata, Montreal, Dartmouth); employment opportunities are available at all sites to support Naval Combat Systems program activities and proposal capture.

As a system engineer member of the subsystem of the naval development team in a multidisciplinary team environment, he participates in the full engineering life cycle, specification, design, development, integration and testing, deployment, maintenance and field troubleshooting of the subsystem for which he is responsible, which is part of large-scale and highly complex naval platform systems. Subsystems are grouped by combat domain: anti-aircraft warfare (AAW); anti-surface warfare (ASF); undersea warfare (UWW); electronic warfare (EW) and communications.

• The candidate will become a subject matter expert (SME) and a responsible systems engineer member for undersea warfare (UWW) subsystems, and will participate in engineering activities, including the following:
• Collaborate in establishing system requirements and market research activities with engineering and program personnel during the proposal capture development phase:
• Define or derive subsystem level requirements from customer requirements
• Participate in surveying the military naval industry and selecting potentially viable subsystem solutions that will meet customer expectations
• Evaluate compliance requirements, technical performance, and technical risk of potential subsystem solutions
• Recommend the right subsystem solution based on market research.
• Participate in needs analysis
• Participate in system modeling and design
• Participate in the definition and monitoring of technical performance measures
• Participate in system architecture and design
• Participate in system integration planning
• Participate in the creation of design documents
• Participate in verification and validation activities
• Apply system engineering processes as well as best practices.

What you bring to the position

• The position holder must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in software, mechanical, electrical, electronic, hardware or systems engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience of at least five years with UWW subsystems:

• Sonar systems
• Towed Array Sonar (TAS), Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS), acoustic buoy
• Diver detection system
• Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD), expendable bathythermograph (XBT)
• Undersea countermeasures (UWCM)
• Torpedo launching system.

• A combination of equivalent experience or education will be considered
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff of the engineering and management team as well as with staff assigned to related tasks
• Possess an aptitude for solving difficult problems in a team environment
• A high degree of initiative or autonomy
• A high learning capacity
• An ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment.

Additional skills desired for the position

• Experience in the software, systems, hardware or maintenance engineering life cycle
• Good knowledge of SysML or other object-oriented design methods
• Good knowledge of DOORS, Cameo, ClearCase, ClearQuest or Windchill
• Experience with Agile methods, JIRA or similar tool
• Experience in the military naval domain
• Experience in sensor, weapon or ship integration
• Experience in subcontract management or supply chain management
• Experience in change management, requirements management, testing, security, safety, electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or environmental qualification.

Language requirements in Quebec

Knowledge of the English language 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 have to communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate will also have 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 of taking 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 optical care available from your first day of employment, as well as:
  • Virtual health care (24/7 access to health professionals)
  • A wellness spending account to help you on your wellness journey
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face-to-face counseling sessions
  • Travel medical insurance
  • On-site fitness facilities in our main offices
• A registered retirement savings plan that 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 improve 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 vacant positions 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 that those we serve are Ahead of the Curve. We conduct our main activities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, and Victoria and, we work on a large number of programs that include cutting-edge naval technology products, aircraft maintenance, and remote control system software. We also provide in-service support for state-of-the-art military aircraft with aircraft engine repair capabilities. This position falls under 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 the principles of equal employment to foster a work environment that complies 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 for 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 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.

Employee Type

Full-time

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Security requirement for this role

Controlled Goods Program

Security rating required for the position

NATO Secret