Engineering

Halifax, NS, Shearwater, NS

17494BR

About the role

The Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program (CMHP) Training Engineer is a tactical and operational role responsible for leading and overseeing the technical content of the training program. The CMHP training program includes on-going upgrade and sustainment of a suite of aircraft and mission-based training devices, including full motion flight simulators, mission simulators and maintenance trainers. The CMHP Training Engineer will report functionally to the Engineering and Technology (E&T) Technical Training Manager and technically to the CMHP Training Program Manager. The primary location of work will be at the customer site in Shearwater, Nova Scotia. The secondary location of work will be at the Lockheed Martin Canada site in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and dynamic manager who will invest their energy and focus on shaping relationships across a diverse Customer, partner, and subcontractor stakeholder group to ensure in-scope training requirements are realized. To enable success, the candidate will possess a deep understanding of engineering processes and proven ability to deliver quality work on-time and at-cost.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Deriving, developing and documenting technical requirements for training devices, ensuring alignment with platform requirements, occupation specifications as required;
• Integration with product teams to ensure solution alignment;
• Reviewing and analyzing supplier developed technical solutions and documentation, including system architectures, designs, acceptance test procedures, test reports and sustainment solutions;
• Overseeing technical performance of supplier led design, development, product installation, test and sustainment activities;
• Developing and defining test plans for training device qualification and acceptance;
• Performing oversight of test execution during all test phases;
• Supporting sustainment activities through analysis of data, identification of training device technical problem areas, provision of support to program obsolescence program, provision of support to program engineering change process, and development of technical solutions for training device issues;
• Participating in proposal preparation, including developing supplier statements of work, writing supplier technical requirements, preparing basis of estimates, and writing technical volume inputs; and
• Preparing for and participating in a multitude of working groups, program rhythm and governance meetings to resolve issues, adjudicate misalignments and provide advice, mitigate risk, maintain schedule and deliver quality products and services that meet or exceed program requirements.

What you bring to the role

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in an Education-related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree; or 4 years of professional experience required with a related PhD;
• Broad understanding of Royal Canadian Air Force operations, occupations, training methods, media and environments;
• Strong technical skills in systems, software and/or test engineering;
• Demonstrated experience performing technical oversight of supplier development, test, and/or sustainment efforts;
• Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships;
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and able to communicate effectively with suppliers, external customer and internal leadership about technical status/issues;
• Ability to work effectively with geographically dispersed teams and military organizations; and
• Existing government-issued NATO SECRET Security Clearance or higher.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Experience with Air Force operations;
• Knowledge and experience in a training or modeling and simulation environment;
• Experience with rotary wing platforms;
• Experience with risk and obsolescence management; and
• Proposal and basis of effort development.

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

Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.

Employee Type

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Security requirement for this role

Controlled Goods Program

Clearance required for role

Nato Secret