Hybrid Naval Architect Program Engineer – Halifax

Thales Group; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Extensive benefits program

Job summary

Thales Canada is seeking a Naval Architect to support AJISS programs for the Royal Canadian Navy, based in Halifax. The role focuses on structural and marine system design, defect investigation, and preventive maintenance in dockyards and on ships.

The candidate will coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, oversee tests and trials, and contribute to test and repair planning for AOPV/JSS assets in Halifax and Dartmouth. Hybrid work is expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in naval architecture is required.
• Minimum of 4 years maritime experience in ship repair, ship building or ship operations.
• Strong technical knowledge with ability to make technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide directions on corrective maintenance and repair strategies.
• Conduct technical investigations into structure, equipment or system issues.
• Prepare work scopes for defect investigations and quotations.
• Develop and approve technical job instructions.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, C4 and naval architecture staff and subcontractors.
• Support preventive maintenance and engineering changes where needed.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Ship Repair

Ship Building

Problem Solving

Technical Decision Making

Education

Engineering degree in naval architecture

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Thales Canada is seeking a Naval Architect to support AJISS programs for the Royal Canadian Navy, based in Halifax. The role focuses on structural and marine system design, defect investigation, and preventive maintenance in dockyards and on ships.

The candidate will coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, oversee tests and trials, and contribute to test and repair planning for AOPV/JSS assets in Halifax and Dartmouth. Hybrid work is expected.