Naval Application Engineer - NETE

The Weir Group PLC; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning support

Wellness support for you and your family

Job summary

The Weir Group PLC is seeking an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to join its Naval Applications Engineering Team in Dartmouth, NS. This role involves supporting the Royal Canadian Navy's test and evaluation activities for various applications, particularly in developing solutions for Uncrewed Vehicles.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and must obtain a security clearance. Responsibilities include technical evaluations, maintenance work, and support for trial operations. Key benefits include competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Government of Canada security clearance needed, requiring Canadian citizenship and 10+ years residency.
• Must be physically fit for onboard measurements and inspections.
• English proficiency for communication and report drafting.

Responsibilities

• Support verification and validation trials by planning, operating equipment, and recording data.
• Conduct technical evaluations on RCN systems and assess compliance.
• Plan and conduct maintenance on UxV and test equipment.
• Design prototype solutions for UxV platforms and shipboard systems.
• Commit to safety culture and zero harm behaviors.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent working

Technical writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Weir Marine Engineering is seeking an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to join our Naval Applications Engineering Team, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) test and evaluation activities across a range of applications including the Uncrewed Vehicles (UxVs) Center of Excellence for air, surface and underwater solutions. This position is based in Dartmouth, NS, with work performed in an office and laboratory environment, along with field assignments that may include time onboard ships. Required competencies include the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

What You’ll Do

• Trial Support: Support independent verification and validation trials by planning activities, operating equipment, and recording trial data. Perform analysis on trial data to prepare trial reports, documenting trials and maintenance activities through technical and procedural writing.
• System Evaluation: Perform technical and performance evaluations on various RCN systems, including assessing compliance with applicable requirements, coordinating resources necessary to conduct tests and trials, and liaising with stakeholders involved in the evaluation process.
• Maintenance & Integration: Plan, monitor and conduct regular maintenance on UxV and test equipment; research, procure, and integrate sensors for system upgrades, including the mechanical, electrical, and software aspects required to ensure proper installation, interfacing, and functional integration.
• Prototype Design: Investigate and design prototype concept solutions for various UxV platforms (e.g., sensor mounting) or shipboard systems for evaluation testing, including CAD design and fabrication through in-house 3D printing or external 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

• Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent engineering domain. Work experience in related fields is an asset.
• Physically fit to perform measurements and inspections activities including onboard ships, comfortable using ladders.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; ability to communicate at all levels, draft reports and technical correspondence.
• Desirable: Willingness to learn and undertake new challenges, high energy, resilient; self‑motivated and capable of working unsupervised; clear, rational, and logical thought processes; systematic, data‑driven problem‑solving.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Career development and learning support.
• Regional and team‑specific benefits.
• Wellness support for you and your family.