Missile Systems Analyst – NETE

Weir Canada, Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Job summary

Weir Canada, Inc. in Halifax, NS, is seeking a Missile Systems Analyst with naval warfare experience to support NETE programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

You will perform missile engagement analysis, design firing analysis tools, and monitor performance across lifecycles. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in engineering or science and at least two years of missile analysis, plus the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Security clearance: Canadian citizenship and 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
• Master’s degree in engineering or science.
• At least two years of missile analysis experience.
• Experience with large data manipulation and software programming.
• Team player with troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Figure missile engagement envelopes and edge-case performance.
• Design innovative missile firing analysis tools.
• Monitor naval missile performance and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with NETE analysts, naval staff, and industry engineers.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and zero-harm.

Skills

Missile Analysis

Data manipulation

Software programming

Combat systems integration

Team player

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Missile Systems Analyst – NETE Weir Canada, Inc. Halifax NS Canada Permanent Full-time, Onsite work (CCS26-25)

Purpose of Role

Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for a Missile Systems Analyst with current or former experience in naval warfare. The missile systems analyst performs many duties at NETE, including flight modeling and simulation, support to system design and software algorithms, support to waterfront and at-sea system integration testing, development of analysis toolsets, analysis and reporting on performance of naval missile and support systems used by the Royal Canadian Navy. This permanent position based in Halifax, NS provides a range of Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) services including liaison with ongoing naval projects and equipment managers, initiating and undertaking at-sea tests, conducting technical investigations and validating system performance / tactics effectiveness all leading to the introduction of the River Class Destroyer (RCD). Sound organizational knowledge and previous work experience with the Royal Canadian Navy is desirable as the work requires a collaborative approach with numerous stakeholders within RCN lines, more specifically in the Naval Force Development field. This position includes a combination of office (mostly) and alongside shipboard (sometimes) environments with occasional requirements to perform work outside and possible short duration travel to other test locations ashore.

What we do at Weir

Since 1953, Weir has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in LaSalle with operations in Halifax, Lévis, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 460 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas. We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs—more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient and more sustainable mining. Learn more about us: http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter—whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Figuring missile engagement envelopes and edge-case performance.
• Designing innovative and effective missile firing analysis tools.
• Monitoring the performance of naval missiles and suggest improvements throughout equipment lifecycles.
• Collaborating with other NETE analysts and naval staff, as well as industry scientists and engineers.
• Safety First: Demonstrate a 100% commitment to our zero-harm behaviors in support of our goal to build a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

We value what you can do—not just where you’ve been. If you meet the goals of the role, we want to hear from you.

• Security: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
• Education: Master’s degree of engineering or science, ideally in a subject such as aerodynamic, missile guidance, or guided weapon systems.
• Experience: at least two years of missile analysis experience.
• Skills: The applicant must be conversant with large data manipulation, software programming, and familiar with combat systems integration.
• Desirable: The applicant should be efficient working without close supervision, be a team player and be proficient in troubleshooting.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (Incentive program)
• Career development and learning support
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family CCS26-25

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.