Senior Systems Engineer-communication and Information Systems

About the role

The Naval Programs team spans across Lockheed Martin Canada's main project sites (Kanata, Montreal, Dartmouth), opportunities are available at all sites for supporting Naval Combat Systems Programs and Proposal Capture activities.

The candidate will participate as a Systems Engineering member of the naval development team in a multi-disciplined team environment working on the total engineering life cycle from specification, design, development, integration and test, deployment, maintenance and field trouble shooting for their responsible Subsystem within the large scale high complexity naval platform systems. The subsystems are grouped by warfare area: Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Underwater Warfare (UWW), Electronic Warfare (EW) and Communication Systems(Comms).

The candidate will become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and responsible Systems Engineering member for Communication and Information Systems (CIS) subsystems and will participate in engineering activities including but not limited to:

• Leading system and platform integration activities for shipboard CIS, including interface design
• Participating in requirements compliance assessments, and planning/coordinating requirements verification activities during design and implementation phases
• Maintain technical specifications and statements of work requirements
• Collaborating with customers, ship design team, subcontractors and other stakeholders to identify and resolve integration and installation issues encountered during CIS design development
• Providing reviews of technical data related to the CIS system design, arrangements, installation, and verification activities; providing comments; and recommending acceptance/rejection of document deliveries
• Coordinating synthesis of government, customer, and subcontract furnished information to support whole-ship design activities
• Providing input to design documentation and deliverables
• Preparing change proposals based on customer and ship designer inputs
• Preparing and submitting/presenting engineering change requests for change board approval; coordinating implementation of approved changes
• Contributing to the Subcontract milestone activities such as Fact-findings, Kick-off Meeting, Design Reviews, and Design/Product Acceptance
• Maintaining System Architecture and Design
• Following systems engineering processes and best practices

What you bring to the role

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in software, hardware, systems, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience with Communication and Information Systems
• Equivalent experience/combined education will be considered
• Experience with Software, Systems, Hardware or Maintenance engineering lifecycles is an asset
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel
• Aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
• Have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
• Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment

Additional skills desired for the role

• Familiarity with DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler, Jira, and Windchill is an asset
• Experience with Agile methods an asset
• Experience with Military Naval domain is an asset
• Experience with Sensors, Weapons or Ship integration is an asset
• Experience with Subcontract Management or Supply Chain Management is an asset
• Experience with Change Management, Requirements Management, Test and trials, Security, Safety, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) or Environmental Qualification is an asset

What we offer you

We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that 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 robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
  • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed Mentoring

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada’s trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.