AJISS Electrical Engineer East Coast

Thales; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Halifax is looking for a Program Engineer – Electrical to support Non-Combatant In‑Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. This role encompasses developing technical documentation, conducting investigations into electrical issues, and coordinating with engineering teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, have 5 years of marine experience, and ideally have project management experience. The compensation range is $82,593.60 to $137,756.00 CAD annually, and the position is hybrid.

Benefits

Company paid health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of marine work experience within the last 10 years.
• 8 years of marine work experience preferred.
• Experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical documentation for electrical systems.
• Conduct technical investigations on electrical issues.
• Prepare documented work scopes for defect investigations.

Skills

Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Root cause analysis

Project management

Technical writing

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Registered as a Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia

Tools

Jira

Job description

Location: Halifax, N.S., Canada – Hybrid.

Position Summary

Thales Canada, Defense & Security is looking for a Program Engineer – Electrical to support its Non-Combatant In‑Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy, mainly the AOPS and JSS In‑Service (AJISS) Program.

As part of the AJISS Engineering team, the primary role of the Program Engineer – Electrical is to support the Coastal Support team and the Service Delivery team with the management of defects for the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) and Joint Support Ships (JSS). The role also supports the greater Engineering and Supportability Teams with various activities such as margin management, creation of Deviations & Waivers or surveys onboard the ships while alongside. The role may also be called upon to support the Minor War & Auxiliary Vessels (MWAV) program.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Developing and reviewing electrical and electronic system technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance job instructions.
• Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with electrical system, equipment and/or software issues, including root cause analyses, risk assessments and solution development.
• Preparing documented work scopes associated with defect investigation/resolution, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers.
• Developing and/or approving technical Work Instructions.
• Coordinating with other Thales staff (Mechanical, Combat Systems, Hull Engineering and Naval Architecture staff) and/or Subcontractors to achieve the agreed outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities.
• Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ship’s configuration, equipment and software.
• Conducting electrical load design calculations.
• Supporting Engineering Team for Engineering Change process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia, Canada.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated professional marine work experience within the last 10 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of demonstrated professional marine work experience within the last 15 years.
• Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.
• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets.
• Experience working with a defense contract.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Familiar with project management tools such as Jira.
• Language: French (Desirable as a first or second language, with English second or first).

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Work Location: Hybrid – Will be required to work from the Thales office or the dockyard (about 80% of the time) and home (about 20%).
• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships.

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.

Compensation

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between $82,593.60 – $137,756.00 CAD Annual.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Security Clearance

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.