MBSE Project Requirements Traceability Engineer - NETE

The Weir Group PLC; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weir Group PLC is seeking a Requirements Traceability Engineer in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This role focuses on providing multi-disciplinary engineering expertise in support of the Royal Canadian Navy. Responsibilities include managing requirements, conducting model-based system engineering, and ensuring verification of developed models.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and must obtain government security clearance. A commitment to safety and collaborative teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Government of Canada security clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
• Effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Requirements Management Standards.
• Conduct data capture sessions and verify system architecture models.
• Review technical documentation for systems engineering.

Skills

Requirements Management

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Technical Documentation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

Job description

Permanent Full Time, Hybrid Work

Weir Canada, Inc.

Halifax, NS, Canada

About the role

Provide expertise in modelling, requirements management, data integration, analysis, and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) services in support of the Royal Canadian Navy. Offer multi‑disciplinary engineering and technical services related to the River Class Destroyer (RCD) Naval Combat System. Weir Marine Engineering supports the RCD Project Management Office (PMO) within the Department of National Defence (DND) Office at the Bluenose building in Dartmouth, NS. The Requirements Traceability Engineer will conduct Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities in support of the RCD Program. The candidate may also support other project areas such as Integrated Test Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA), Performance Modelling and Simulation (M&S), Land Based Test Capability (LBTC), and Synthetic Environment Support activities.

What You’ll Do

• Requirements Management: Developing, maintaining, and implementing Requirements Management Standards and Processes, such as those defined in ISO/IEC 15288:2015, ISO/IEC 29148:2018, and NASA-SP/6015; supporting Systems Engineering Lifecycle phase reviews; contributing to Systems Design processes; performing Verification, Validation and Accreditation of developed models and databases.
• Model Based Systems Engineering: Conducting data capture sessions with members of the operational community; developing and verifying system architecture models within the project's MBSE environment; processing, querying, and analysing complex data sets; application of a disciplined approach and adherence to MBSE Standards and Processes; supporting reviews of subcontractor developed materials; supporting requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification processes.
• Technical Documentation: Reviewing technical documentation such as System Requirement Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Design Descriptions; developing, testing, and verifying internal documentation surrounding software and data organization processes.
• Support to client: Maintaining positive, friendly, collaborative relationships with team members, and internal and external stakeholders. Liaison with subject matter experts, DND customers and suppliers.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

What You’ll Bring

• Mandatory: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
• Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Mandatory: Skilled in reading, writing, and speaking English, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels (both in-person and electronically) with peers, supervisors, and clients. Capable of drafting reports and technical correspondence.
• Desirable: Knowledge or experience in conducting Requirements Management using IBM Rational DOORS.
• Desirable: Familiarity with data modelling languages and MBSE frameworks such as UML, SysML, DODAF, DNDAF and UAF.
• Desirable: Experience implementing the Object Oriented Systems Engineering Method (OOSEM) using Cameo Enterprise Architecture.
• Desirable: Experience utilizing the Cameo DataHub plugin for requirements synchronization and traceability.

Why join Weir?

We live our values — we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose — to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world class engineering, materials science expertise and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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