About the role

As a member of the product engineering team, the candidate will participate directly in the design and development of optimal product solutions that enable Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) to maintain a strong position in the naval market. As the hardware systems lead responsible for the hardware architecture of our naval Combat Management System (CMS) for international programs, this role involves designing CMS products that meet customer requirements, establishing supplier relationships, evaluating potential equipment fit, and supporting the development of backend system hardware from prototyping through end of life.

The candidate must be able to lead project coordination, cost accounting, work estimates and team execution, leveraging an Agile product design approach. The candidate will also lead the team in proposing improvements, performing risk analyses, and supporting design reviews to optimize system and hardware design.

Key responsibilities

The candidate will perform the following tasks:

Analytical account management
Project planning and execution tracking
Preparation of estimating bases
Requirements analysis, derivations, reconciliation and traceability for an integrated system including hardware and software designs
Production and/or review of design artifacts for systems and hardware products
Production and/or review of white papers and market studies for systems and hardware products
Coordination of activities with procurement and communication with suppliers to determine appropriate products to meet system requirements
Creation, production and maintenance of a detailed bill of materials (BOM) to support equipment definition
Support to design and demonstration that selected hardware solutions meet required performance and cyber accreditation criteria (including operational environment, network, processing, storage, interfaces, protections, data and network security, storage architecture, middleware, processing utilization, system configuration and management, measurements and optimization of technical performance, etc.)
Review of market-offered technologies and industry/technology trends, including cost-benefit studies and prototype demonstrations. Define technology selection criteria based on required performance and lead cost-benefit analyses.

What you bring

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with a minimum of nine years' professional experience in the field, or a minimum of seven years' professional experience with a master's in a related field
Ability to communicate effectively (in French and English) with technical and non-technical engineering and management staff, as well as with related task personnel
Experience in earned value management (EVM)
Project management experience and use of planning tools such as MS Project
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Good knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Ability to solve complex problems within a team
High degree of initiative and autonomy
Strong capacity for learning
Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment

Additional desired skills

The following skills and certifications are considered assets:

Experience leading product development with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence
Knowledge of hardware lifecycle management from design to procurement and obsolescence
Certified Product Owner
Certified Scrum Master
Familiarity with DOORS, CAMEO, Jira, Windchill and Confluence
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Good knowledge of configuration management processes

Language requirements (Québec)

Knowledge of English is required for this position so that the candidate can perform all functions. The role requires daily communication with a virtual team outside Québec. The candidate will also need to communicate with various members of the organization, customers and suppliers located outside Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate will also need to be able to read or modify technical documents from our principal clients and to draft technical documents for those clients.

What we offer

We deliver on work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial well-being matter to us. In addition to working in a supportive, friendly and respectful environment, here is what you can expect when you join our team as a regular full-time employee:

Flexible and compressed work schedules, depending on business needs, with the possibility of taking Fridays off and the option to work remotely part-time
Competitive compensation
Time to recover with vacation, personal days, statutory holidays and parental leave
Comprehensive family medical, dental and vision coverage available from your first day of employment, including:
- Virtual healthcare (24/7 access to healthcare professionals)
- A wellness spending account to support your wellness journey
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free in-person counseling sessions
- Travel medical insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main offices
A registered retirement savings plan with company matching contributions from your first day of employment, plus access to financial advisors providing investment guidance and comprehensive financial planning
Employee discounts on goods, services and various recreational activities
Access to a wide range of development tools to enhance your skills and advance your career, including:
- Free learning resources via a modern, engaging platform
- Education assistance program
- Reimbursement of a professional membership
- Self-directed mentorship

Pay transparency

At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with pay transparency requirements and believe that publishing salary ranges for vacancies can help 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 company in the defense technology industry that drives innovation and scientific advancement. Our vision to develop solutions for missions across domains accelerates the delivery of transformative technologies. We operate primarily in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on many programs including leading naval technology products, aircraft sustainment and remotely piloted systems software. This position is within the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, maintenance and in-service support programs for military customers 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 that aligns with our core values of integrity, respect and exceptional performance. We seek the best candidates for each position regardless of background. If you are interested in a role, we invite you to explain how your skills and perspective could support our team and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the listed criteria. Lockheed Martin is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will make reasonable accommodations for candidates as required.

Employment type

Full Time

Vacancy type

Permanent

Security requirement for this role

Controlled Goods Program (see: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/canada/documents/controlled-goods-assessment-fact-sheet.pdf)

Security clearance required

NATO Secret (see: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/canada/documents/personal-security-clearances-fact-sheet.pdf)

Hardware Systems Lead - Combat Management System (International Programs)