Naval Application Engineer - NETE

Weir Canada, Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir Canada, Inc. in Dartmouth, NS, is seeking an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer for Naval Applications Engineering. The role involves trials, system evaluations, maintenance, prototype design and field work aboard ships with a focus on UxV platforms for the Royal Canadian Navy.

You will join the Naval Applications Engineering Team in a lab and office setting with some on-site shipboard duties. A Government security clearance is mandatory, and a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance; Canadian citizenship and 10 years of continuous residence in Canada are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• English communication skills—reading, writing and speaking; ability to communicate with peers, supervisors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support independent verification and validation trials by planning activities, operating equipment, and recording trial data; prepare trial reports and maintenance documentation.
• Perform technical and performance evaluations on RCN systems and coordinate resources to conduct tests and trials.
• Plan, monitor and conduct regular maintenance on UxV and test equipment; source and integrate sensors for system upgrades.
• Investigate and design prototype concepts for UxV platforms and shipboard systems, including CAD design and fabrication via in-house 3D printing or external suppliers.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and zero-harm culture in all activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD design

3D printing

Job description

Naval Application Engineer - NETE Weir Canada, Inc. Halifax NS, Canada Permanent Full Time, On-site Work (CCS26-24)

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 lab 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 the 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-haves:

• 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 of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent domains.
• Work Experience in related fields is considered an asset.
• Mandatory: Must be in good physical condition for measurements and inspections activities including onboard ships alongside or at sea (inshore or offshore), be comfortable using ladders.
• 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:

• Desirable: Willing to learn and undertake new challenges.
• Desirable: High energy and resilient; self-motivated and capable of working unsupervised if needed.
• Desirable: Clear, rational, and logical thought processes.
• Desirable: Capable of participating in a systematic, data-driven problem-solving process.

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
• Career development and learning support
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Wellness support for you and your family