Reliability Engineer

Ultra; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense solutions company in Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced engineer to support engineering projects. You will develop solutions, write reports, and work collaboratively to enhance system usability. Required qualifications include a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in supportability activities. This role offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Extended health and dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in delivering Supportability activities and direction on projects.
• Experience using OmegaPS or OmegaPS Analyzer is considered an asset.
• Capable of acquiring a NATO security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions and solve intermediate to semi-complex problems.
• Write reports and present work at peer and design reviews.
• Works collaboratively with designers to improve reliability and usability.

Skills

Kubernetes

FMEA

Continuous Improvement

Elasticsearch

Go

Root Cause Analysis

Maximo

CMMS

Maintenance

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence : Safeguarding the Seas for the Worlds Navies.

Step into a world where cutting‑edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi‑mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our Five‑Eyes Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub‑surface operations and unmanned platforms we are revolutionising the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game‑changing technologies including state‑of‑the‑art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Supports the timely delivery of support engineering work packages within cost and quality requirements for assigned project(s).

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Develops solutions and solves intermediate to semi‑complex problems to deliver engineering projects on‑time, on‑quality and on‑budget.

Writes reports and presents work carried out at peer and design reviews.

May provide training and support to new team members.

Works collaboratively with designers to improve the reliability, maintainability and usability aspects of Ultras designs.

Completes life‑cycle cost analyses, level of repair analyses, failure modes and effects analyses.

Elicits and derives support requirements and proposes verification methods for requirements.

Performs reliability modelling and undertakes maintainability analyses to optimise support arrangements.

Assesses the human element of systems as a contributor to system failures.

Prepares or provides input to technical manuals such as troubleshooting guides or operations and maintenance manuals.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Minimum of 7 years experience in delivering Supportability activities and direction on projects.

Knowledge and experience in some of the following areas:

• Integrated Logistics Support – LCC, LORA, spares, obsolescence
• Operational Analysis and Whole Life Cost Modelling – Business Case Analysis, Availability, Trade‑Off Analysis
• Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and System Safety – Reliability Prediction, RBDs, FTAs, FMEAs, MTAs, Common Cause Analysis, Zonal Analysis, FRACAS / DRACAS
• Asset Management

Training, Development, Design and Delivery

Capable of acquiring a NATO security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment.

Experience using OmegaPS or OmegaPS Analyzer is considered an asset.

Typically a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 3 years of related experience or a recognised qualification to maintain security clearance.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Whats in it for you

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager‑employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process please email.

Key Skills

• Kubernetes
• FMEA
• Continuous Improvement
• Elasticsearch
• Go
• Root Cause Analysis
• Maximo
• CMMS
• Maintenance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: 7+ years

Vacancy: 1