About the role

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

As a system engineering member of the naval development team's subsystem within a multidisciplinary team environment, they participate in the complete engineering lifecycle, specification, design, development, integration and testing, deployment, maintenance, and field troubleshooting of the subsystem for which they are responsible, which is part of large-scale and highly complex naval platform systems. Subsystems are grouped by warfare domain: Anti-Air 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 lead system engineering member for Undersea Warfare (UWW) subsystems, and will participate in engineering activities including:
Collaborate on system requirements definition 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 military naval industry surveys and the selection of potentially viable subsystem solutions that will meet customer expectations
Evaluate compliance requirements, technical performance, and technical risk of potential subsystem solutions
Recommend the correct 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 metrics
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 and best practices.

What you bring to the role

The incumbent must hold 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 launch system.

An equivalent combination of experience or studies will be considered
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel of the engineering and management team, as well as with personnel assigned to related tasks
Possess an aptitude for solving difficult problems within 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 desired skills for the position

Experience with the software, systems, hardware or maintenance engineering lifecycle
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 tools
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, safety, security, electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or environmental qualification.

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 different 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 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 part-time remote work
Competitive compensation
Time to recover 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 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 vacancies can promote 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 driving innovation and scientific advancements. Our vision of developing solutions for missions across 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 wide range of programs that include advanced 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 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 customers. 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 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 clearance required for the position

NATO Secret

Senior Systems Engineer, Undersea Warfare