CO-OP Systems Engineer- Vancouver shipyard

Canadian Inclusion; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Canada Inc. Defence and Security is seeking a Co-op Systems Engineer to support on-site systems engineering and commissioning at the Vancouver shipyards.

The role involves day-to-day operation of system integration, including mechanical and electrical interfaces, to resolve production issues. The Intern will assist in design changes, on-site testing, and manufacturing support, with start date January 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Electrical/Systems/Mechanical Engineering program in accredited university and currently studying in 3rd year.
• Involved in design projects, specifically electronic and/or mechanical systems.
• High level oral and written communication skills required for report writing, design justification documentation, and interacting with the customer.
• Willing to work on-site in the shipyard, in both production and commissioning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Shipyard Systems and Installation Engineering Support Function for assigned NSS projects including: assisting in solving design issues and baselining changes.
• Providing engineering support to installation, STW, HAT, SAT, tests, inspection when issues arise.
• Supporting Engineering Change Process Work Items and on-site technical team coordination.
• Creating high-level conceptual designs for changes to ship designs and ensuring documentation alignment with IPTs.

Skills

Strong communication

On-site presence

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Systems/Mechanical)

3rd year of study

Job description

Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

CO-OP Systems Engineer- Vancouver shipyard (Manufacturing)

Location: British Columbia Remote, CanadaIn 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.

Co-op - Systems Engineer

Onsite VSY Vancouver shipyards, North Vancouver BC

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Position Summary

As a part of the Engineering Delivery team, we have a current vacancy for a Co-op System Engineering who will support Systems Engineering & Commissioning on site tasks such as day-to-day operation of the Systems Integration, inclusive of Specialty Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Installation Engineering in the resolution of production related issues.

Systems Engineering Intern will be supporting the on-site team to deal with design changes and engineering issues brought about by production and commissioning issues.

Systems Engineering Intern will also be supporting Commissioning activities such as inspections and support of system power-on and configuration.

Start date- January 2027

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide Shipyard Systems and Installation Engineering Support Function for assigned NSS projects including:
• Supporting to solve design issues and proposed baseline changes that arise during production and commissionning and work through to completion by engaging appropriate Thales engineering resources the Customer, Suppliers, production teams and other stakeholders to define the overall solution.
• Providing engineering support to installation, STW, HAT, SAT, tests, inspection when the issue or problem appears
• Supporting Engineering Change Process Work Items
• Supporting the on-site technical team and working collaboratively with the Ottawa project team, and the Customer in the resolution of production issues
• Creating high-level conceptual designs, innovative, scalable, and adaptive solutions for changes to ship designs as they arise gaining agreement to top level solution documentation.
• Ensuring Thales Engineering Data correctly flows down to Integrated Product Team (IPT) members
• Support in the verification and validation of electronic systems
• Assist in risk management and risk mitigation strategies
• Assist in obtaining stakeholder agreement about changes to and management of the system requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Electrical/Systems/Mechanical Engineering program in accredited university and currently studying in 3rd year of study.
• Involved in design projects, specifically electronic and/or mechanical systems
• High level oral and written communication skills required for report writing, design justification documentation, and interacting with the customer
• Willing to work on-site in the shipyard, in both production and commissioning environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Systems Engineering Life Cycle
• High level of planning, task management, analytical, and time management skills
• Experience reading and understanding mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Special Position Requirements

Physical Environment: Office / Desk work: Approximately 50%. 50% inspections and field work in the shipyard

Minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment, connecting equipment in a lab environment or job site (including onboard vehicle or vessel)

Travel: Some overnight travel may be required (<10%)

The compensation range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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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.

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 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.