Senior Communication Systems Engineer – AJISS

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean’s, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This role is Hybrid Halifax/Victoria

Senior Systems Engineer

Position Summary

Thales Canada, Defence & Security is engaged in supporting the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) through its In-Service Support (ISS) Programs. Between the AOPS & JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) and Minor Warships & Auxiliary Vessels (MWAV) programs, Thales Canada provides support to over 70% of the RCN fleet. Thales Canada is leveraging cutting edge solutions to deliver preventative and corrective maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Program Management, Engineering and Lifecycle Material Management (LCMM), and new capabilities to numerous platforms.

Thales Canada is looking for people interested in directly contributing to Engineering Change (EC) in the AJISS program. A multi-disciplinary team develops and delivers enhanced and new capabilities for RCN platforms through a broad portfolio of EC projects. We are looking for Naval Architects as well as Mechanical, Systems, and Electrical Engineers and Technologists to deliver Engineering work products through all stages of the EC process. Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts and practices is beneficial. A demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and processes is considered an asset.

Key Areas of Responsibility

In their efforts to develop and sustain mission systems, Systems Engineers are called upon to integrate a variety of hardware, software, and firmware, and apps on commercial and military platforms. The essential functions and responsibilities of a Systems Engineer include:

• Tailor the system engineering process, practices and tools;
• Provide timely and accurate status updates;
• Develop the preliminary and detailed designs for system and subsystem elements;
• Review and validate internal and subcontractor designs, plans, and schedules;
• Identify, characterize, and describe issues in the system or its design through problem reports and document and design reviews;
• Author technical documentation to capture the system and subsystem designs including the architecture, interfaces, and installation elements;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the designs are consistent with needs, desires, and concerns of the end-users;
• Support the development of verification and validation artefacts including plans and procedures;
• Collaborate with other functions during the implementation and integration of the system and subsystem designs;
• Resolution of technical issues arising during the implementation, integration and testing of the system and subsystem elements;
• Support the installation and/or integration testing of the systems remotely or on customer site; and/or
• Technical subcontract management including management of work scope and compliance of the (subcontractor) supplied solution;

For this specific project, typical duties will include:

• Conduct research on Naval Systems, System Requirements, Standards, and new technologies;
• Generate, describe, and recommend solutions to customer concerns as part of the option analysis process;
• Produce engineering artefacts including (but not limited to) first principles drawings and system schematics, Statements of Work, System Requirements Documents (SRD), Impact Analyses, and technical reports;
• Survey and analysis of shipboard systems;
• Planning, authoring, and executing integration and acceptance tests; and
• Coordinating and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary dispersed team.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional experience in the design and integration of complex systems in commercial and/or military domains.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in one of the following:
• Shipboard internal communication systems such as public address, digital switching matrix, ship’s telephone, damage control coordination, etc.;
• Shipboard external communication systems such as radios, SATCOM, or VOIP; or
• Comparable communication systems from other domains.
• University or college degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum professional experience specified above, experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset:

• Naval Architecture;
• Marine Electrical;
• IPESA; and/or
• C4 Combat Systems (in any domain);

Physical Demands

• Minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment, connecting equipment in a lab environment or job site.

Special Position Requirements

• Full time, standard business hours. 
• Possibility of travel to east or west coast sites for technical support / installation onboard ships in dock.

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.