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Systems Engineer - Integrated Bridge and Navigation System (IBNS)

Halifax, NS
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Flexible schedules, Fridays off, remote option
Competitive pay
Vacation, personal days, holidays, parental leave

About the role

Systems Engineering

Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON, Victoria, BC

17531BR

About the role

Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) is Canada's most successful Combat System Integrator specializing in large sophisticated integration projects. We take advantage of advanced engineering practices and modern technologies to design, develop and integrate combat systems for naval warships. We are seeking motivated and high performing people with specific skills to become part of our dynamic Naval Programs team.

The Naval Programs team is responsible for technical planning, design, construction, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability and effectiveness analysis for total systems. Involvement as part of the total system product development includes: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. The team ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.

The Naval Programs team spans across Lockheed Martin'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 large scale high complexity naval platform systems.

The candidate will participate in engineering activities including but not limited to:

  • Collaborating on IBNS system design activities with senior systems engineering and other engineering staff, including supporting technical reviews
  • Performing requirements analysis
  • Performing trade studies
  • Reviewing requirements, requirements allocation and trade studies
  • Analyzing navigation sensor data received from the vendor, including but not limited to interface information, technical specifications, and engineering drawings
  • Perform Quick Look analysis to prove concepts; Line of Sight, Cable Length Restrictions, Lever Arm Calculations, Ship Datum Calculations, Ship Reference Point Calculations.
  • Defining and tracking of Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs)
  • System architecture and design
  • System integration planning
  • Design documentation
  • Following systems engineering processes and best practices

What you bring to the role

  • Possess a Bachelors’ degree from an accredited university in software, hardware, systems, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering or a related discipline with 0-2 years experience

  • 2-5 years of relevant professional experience. Equivalent experience/combined education will be considered

  • Experience with Software, Systems, Hardware or Maintenance engineering lifecycles

  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical members of the engineering/management staff and personnel assigned to related work

Additional skills desired for the role

  • Aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
  • Have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
  • Have a high learning ability
  • Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment.
  • Familiarity with SysML or other object-oriented design methodology
  • Familiarity with DOORS, Rhapsody, Clearcase, Clearquest or Windchill
  • Experience with Agile methods
  • Experience with Military Naval domain
  • Experience with Change Management, Requirements Management, Test and Trials, Security, Safety, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) or Environmental Qualification.

Language Requirements in Quebec

Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.

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

About Lockheed Martin

Defense and Space Manufacturing
10,000+

We connect customers with integrated solutions & predictive technologies to ensure they stay ahead of emerging threats.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.