FMH114100 - Electrical Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling in Peterborough, Ontario, invites an Electrical Engineer to join our team and shape electrical subsystems for critical naval handling equipment. You will translate requirements into robust designs, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure tests verify performance under demanding conditions.

Ideal candidates hold a P.Eng. license, 5+ years in electrical systems, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and P.Eng. license (PEO) required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical field.
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.
• Experience with industrial control systems and CAD advantageous; ability to obtain NATO clearance.

Responsibilities

• Translate high level requirements into electrical design specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define functional performance of components.
• Design and implement electrical designs meeting testability and reliability criteria.
• Develop and review electrical test plans to verify requirements are met.
• Support system-level testing at facility and in the field.
• Coordinate with operations, supply chain and quality to address technical deficiencies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC

HMI

Education

P.Eng. license (PEO)

Canadian citizenship or permanent resident

Tools

CAD software

Job description

FMD Handling Canada, 597 The Queensway, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

FMD Handling Canada, 597 The Queensway, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada