AJISS Program Engineer – Electrical

Thales; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D

Retirement Savings Plans with company contribution

Paid holidays and vacation days

Job summary

Thales, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Program Engineer – Electrical to support Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. The ideal candidate will develop and manage electrical system documentation while working closely with various teams.

This role requires a minimum of 5 years of marine engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. The position offers a hybrid work model and an annual compensation ranging from $85,000 to $120,000 CAD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional marine work experience within the last 10 years.
• Language: English is essential.
• 8 years of marine work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical documentation for electrical systems.
• Conduct investigations into electrical system problems.
• Prepare work scopes for defect investigations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical Documentation

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Registered as a Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia

Tools

Jira

Job description

Location: Halifax - John Savage, 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.

Position Summary

Program Engineer – Electrical – Support for 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, this role supports 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). Additional support may be called for the Minor War & Auxiliary Vessels (MWAV) program, involving defect rectification, surveys, and engineering changes.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop and review electrical and electronic system technical documentation, including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance job instructions.
• Conduct technical investigations into problems associated with electrical system, equipment and/or software issues, including root cause analyses, risk assessments and solution development.
• Prepare documented work scopes for defect investigation/resolution, suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers.
• Develop and/or approve technical work instructions.
• Coordinate with other Thales staff (Mechanical, Combat Systems, Hull Engineering and Naval Architecture) and/or subcontractors to achieve agreed outcomes within delegated authorities.
• Analyze requirements associated with baseline changes to the ship’s configuration, equipment and software.
• Conduct electrical load design calculations.
• Support the Engineering Team for the 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.
• Language: English (Essential).

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 delivering marine in‑service support of operational assets.
• Experience working with a defense contract.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira.
• Language: French (Desirable).

Special Position Requirements

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

Pay Transparency

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is $85,000 to 120,000 CAD per year.

AI

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

Benefits

• 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.

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 U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. 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.