Electrical Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense

Peterborough

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan with employer fit

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling in Canada seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our naval power systems team. You will design and validate electrical subsystems from requirements through testing, supporting both software and hardware components, in a challenging defense environment.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines to ensure robust designs, develop test plans, and help meet stringent performance standards for mission-critical naval programs.

Qualifications

Degree in electrical engineering and PEO license (Professional Engineer) in Ontario.
5+ years of work experience in electrical engineering preferred.
Proficiency in English with strong verbal and written communication.
Experience with industrial control systems (PLC, HMI) and CAD software advantageous.
Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident for >5 years and able to obtain NATO security clearance.

Responsibilities

Analyses and translates high level requirements into electrical design requirements.
Liaises with other disciplines to understand functional performance of components.
Designs and implements electrical designs with testability in mind.
Develops and reviews electrical tests to demonstrate requirement satisfaction.
Assists testing at third-party test houses and supports system-level testing.

Skills

Electrical engineering

English proficiency

PLC/HMI experience

CAD software experience

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PEO) license

Tools

PLC

HMI

CAD software

Job description

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling?

For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Electrical Engineer

Summary

Engineer solutions that support critical naval operations.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of Naval Handling Equipment programs.

In this role, you will help shape complex, mission-critical systems from initial requirements through design, validation, and field support. You will specify, design, and validate sophisticated electrical subsystems, including the high-level requirements for software and hardware system components. Working closely with other engineering disciplines, you will translate system needs into effective, testable electrical designs that meet demanding technical and performance standards.

This is an opportunity to apply your electrical engineering expertise to meaningful programs where precision, reliability, and technical excellence are essential. If you take pride in solving complex engineering challenges and want your work to support vital naval capabilities, we invite you to join Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling.

Analyses and translates high level requirements and applicable standards into electrical design requirements
Liaise with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective electrical design
Designs and implements electrical designs to meet requirements including their testability
Develops and reviews electrical tests that will provide evidence to demonstrate that the electrical requirements have been satisfied
Analyses verification test results against electrical requirement; produces reports and associated documentation
Manages testing at third-party test house(s)
Supports system level testing at our facility and in the field
Supports operations / supply chain as well as quality to address product related technical deficiencies
Supports transformation and improvement projects as agreed with the engineering and business leadership
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

A recognized electrical engineering degree and license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as a P. Eng.
Work experience of at least 5 years, preferably in the electrical field
Proficiency in English with a high level of verbal and written communication skills
Experience with industrial control systems (PLC, HMI), and CAD software would be advantageous
Must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada for greater than 5 years.
Able to obtain NATO security clearance (Secret Level) through Canadian Contract Security Program.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.