Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join us as an Electrical Designer within the Naval Defense organization based in Peterborough, ON. This is a high-profile role that will give you direct exposure to a diverse portfolio of Naval Handling Equipment programs. The Electrical Designer will develop electrical systems from an architectural concept to a physical design that can be manufactured and tested.

Key Accountabilities

Analyzes/translates high level requirements and applicable standards into electrical design requirements. Liaises with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective electrical design. Designs and implements electrical designs to meet requirements including testability. Analyzes electrical designs for functional behavior, which may include modelling and simulation to demonstrate that the design meets high level requirements. Develops and reviews electrical tests that will provide evidence to demonstrate that the electrical requirements have been satisfied. Analyzes verification test results against electrical requirements; produces reports and associated documentation. Manages testing at third-party test house(s).

Supports system level testing at our facility and in the field

Qualifications: A recognized electrical engineering degree and eligible to gain a license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as a P. Eng. Work experience of 2 – 3 years, preferably in the electrical field. Proficiency in English with a high level of verbal and written communication skills. Must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada for greater than 5 years. Must pass Canadian Controlled Goods and Reliability Security Clearance Checks.

Preferred Requirements

Needs to be comfortable working with large equipment. Must be willing to travel on occasional basis to support product commissioning/testing in the field. Experience with industrial control systems (PLC,HMI) would be advantageous. Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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