Ship Test & Trials-system Integration and Test

About the role

Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) is Canada's most successful Combat System Integrator (CSI) specializing in large, sophisticated integration projects. We take advantage of advanced engineering practices and modern technologies to design, develop and integrate Combat Systems (CSs). We are seeking employees with exceptional technical skills to become part of our success story. The successful candidate will contribute to our key projects as a member of our Integration, Test and Evaluation (IT&E) Cross Product Team (CPT) as follows:

• Development of a shipboard Test and Trials (T&T) for the Lockheed Martin scope of supply; including Set-To-Work (STW), Shipboard Integration Testing, Harbour Acceptance Trials (HATs), Sea Acceptance Trials (SATs), and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E)
• Support planning and executing activities that drive Initial and Final Acceptance of each Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ship for the Lockheed Martin scope of supply
• Support proper activation and operation of each CSC ship including Command Management System (CMS) and Objective Evidence (OE), and interface/integration with other subsystems
• Coordinate with the Ship Integration team to deconflict any Preventative or Corrective Maintenance tasks for CSs
• Identify and resolve CS integration issues so that priority defects are corrected to meet testing schedules
• Identify and resolve System Problem Reports (SPRs) so that priority defects are corrected to meet testing schedules
• Review and analyze test results and report findings as necessary for the integration and functional testing
• Reports to the Ship T&T Lead
• Execution of shipboard Regression Testing for all delivered CMS builds
• Coordinate with other specialty engineering leads including Safety, Cyber Security, and Human Systems Integration to ensure testing is comprehensive
• Responsive to ship identified problems to include specific testing and identifying rectification paths
• Support Configuration Management (CM) of all CSs installed on ship for Lockheed Martin scope of supply
• Conduct of Sub-System Software (SW) Regression testing on delivered sub-system SW providing recommendation for acceptance and further release to ships.

• Ensure CS equipment is properly configured for each test event
• Coordinate test engineering team in Data Collection and Analysis (DCA) for summary report, problem isolation and problem resolution.
• Ensure defects are documented utilizing the problem reporting process
• Support Customer familiarization with entire CS equipment, maintenance and operations
• Support continuous management of the ship schedules understanding program priorities of use
• Work closely with other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to effectively manage and coordinate build dates and testing
• Develop plan with other IPTs for the coordination of Sub-System STW.

• Escalate issues that impact planned test events to senior leadership in real time
• Maintain current metrics for problem reports
• Attend Daily Stand-up to report out on major issues.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or related engineering discipline and 2 years' experience, or master's degree in related engineering discipline
• Must be willing to support schedule including evenings and weekends, as required
• Must have an aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
• Must have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
• Must be able to obtain North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret security clearance.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Experience with shipboard integration and test of a variety of CSs
• Experience with IBM Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) is considered an asset
• Experience with networks and networking tools is considered an asset
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology is considered an asset
• Familiarity with SW development and test
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with Linux
• Active NATO Secret security clearance is considered 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.