IVVQ Test Specialist

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

RRSP Match

Paid Holidays

Travel Insurance

Well-Being

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Thales Canada Defence & Security is seeking an IVVQ Test Specialist to support NSS ship programs. Based in Halifax or Victoria, the role requires conducting IVVQ activities, developing tests, and reporting results. Travel to client sites and shipyards is possible.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years IVV experience, strong test planning, and English communication skills. Hybrid work model with site presence at Halifax or Victoria and potential client-site assignments.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in IV&V or related field.
• Test case development and execution; either manual or automated.
• Requirements Analysis.
• Test Management Tools.
• Fluent in English, skilled communicator, both written and spoken.
• Attention to Detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and Execute Test Events.
• Write test plans and test procedures that verify and validate the product.
• Analyze requirements and contribute to the development of traceability matrices.
• Develop Test cases.
• Work with System and Software Engineering in identifying and analyzing defects.
• Raise project issues/risks and track to resolution.
• Provide Test Reports and status updates on test activities.
• Deploy methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary for test activities
• Observe test guidelines and Company internal processes.

Skills

IVV experience

Test case development

Requirements analysis

Test management tools

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in CS/CE/CT

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Location: Halifax - John Savage, Canada

IVVQ Test Specialist

Halifax, NS - Hybrid

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 personnel 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

Thales Canada, Defence & Security is engaged in the maintenance of ships for Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) program.

To support this project, the IVVQ team (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Quality Team) is looking to add an IVVQ Test Specialist to the Thales team, to be based in Victoria or Halifax. The IVVQ Specialist plays a critical role as part of the Engineering team responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of IVVQ activities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Please note that this role will involve extended periods of work at client sites; mostly in Victoria or Halifax. Some travel outside of British Columbia/Nova Scotia may be required. Some ship voyages during test events will be required.

• Plan and Execute Test Events.
• Write test plans and test procedures that will properly verify and validate the product.
• Analyze requirements and contribute to the development of traceability matrices.
• Develop Test cases.
• Work with System and Software Engineering in identifying and analyzing defects.
• Raise project issues/risks and track to resolution.
• Provide Test Reports and status updates on test activities.
• Deploy methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary for test activities
• Observe test guidelines and Company internal processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, or other related discipline from a recognized university or college or in lieu of a degree, a combination of relevant work experience and/ or education as equivalency.

At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in IV&V or a related field.

• Test Case development and execution; either manual or automated.
• Requirements Analysis.
• Test Management Tools.
• Fluent in English, skilled communicator, both written and spoken.
• Attention to Detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in military systems. Ships or shipbuilding
• Marine systems
• System of systems engineering and integration
• Core network
• Applications
• Experience handling and working on physical systems, products, or equipment
• Experience Testing or performing verification ships
• Experience with IBM DOORS

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: 40 hours Monday to Friday

Physical Environment: Customer Site - includes Victoria shipyards or Halifax shipyards

Travel: Travel is potential, can be for Test Events, for training, or for technical meetings.

Physical Demands

Test sites can be located in difficult-to-navigate areas. This could include shipyards, onboard ships at sea, construction sites, remote wilderness locations - such sites may need to be used for certain test events. The ability to navigate such sites is a necessity.

Minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment in a lab or field environment.

Benefits

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 accommoda