Systems Design Personnel – Integrated Communication System

System Engineering

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

19468BR

About the position

Systems Design Personnel – Integrated Communication and Information System
The naval programs team is present in 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 system programs and proposal capture activities.

As a system engineer member of the sub-system of the naval development team within 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 sub-system for which they are responsible within large-scale and highly complex naval platform systems. Sub-systems are grouped by domain of struggle: anti-air warfare (AAW); anti-surface warfare (ASuW); underwater warfare (UWW); electronic warfare (EW) and communication systems.

The candidate will become a subject matter expert and a responsible engineering member for information and communication system sub-systems, 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 requirement compliance assessment and plan or coordinate requirement verification activities during 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 comments and recommend acceptance or rejection of deliverables
• Coordinate the synthesis of information provided by the government, the client and the subcontractor to support overall ship design activities
• Contribute to design documentation and deliverables
• Prepare proposals for modifications based on data provided by the client and the ship designer

What you bring to the position

Detailed job description

• Prepare and submit or present technical modification requests for approval by the Change Committee; coordinate the implementation of approved modifications
• Contribute to major subcontract activities, such as fact-finding, kick-off meeting, design reviews, and product design and acceptance
• Maintain system architecture and design
• Apply system 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 in a related discipline
• At least seven to ten 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 the 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 functions within a dynamic environment.

Additional skills desired 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 required 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 promises 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 recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays and parental leave
• Full 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 face-to-face counseling sessions
  • Travel medical insurance
  • On-site fitness facilities at our main offices
• A registered retirement savings plan that includes matching company 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 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

$119,000 - $156,000

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 operate primarily 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 control 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 provide engineering, integration systems, training, maintenance, and in-service support 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 workplace 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 believe 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