Senior Systems Engineer, Underwater Warfare

Lockheed Martin Canada; Halifax, Montreal (administrative region), Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, is expanding its Naval Programs team across Canada, including Halifax, Montreal and Ottawa sites. The role focuses on Underwater Warfare (UWW) subsystems within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to lifecycle activities from requirements to testing and field support.

The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert, collaborating with engineers and program staff, and will engage in market research, system modeling, and design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience with UWW subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on system requirements establishment and market research during proposal capture development.
• Define or derive subsystem level requirements from customer requirements.
• Participate in system modeling and design and in defining and monitoring technical performance measures.
• Participate in system integration planning and in creation of design documents; participate in verification and validation activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SysML

DOORS

Cameo

ClearCase

ClearQuest

Windchill

JIRA

Job description

System Engineering

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Ontario

19465BR

About the role

The Naval Programs team is present at Lockheed Martin's main project sites in Canada (Kanata, Montreal, Dartmouth); job opportunities are available at all sites to support naval combat systems program activities and proposal capture.

As a systems engineer member of the subsystem of the naval development team within a multidisciplinary team environment, he participates in the full engineering lifecycle, specification, design, development, integration and testing, deployment, maintenance and field troubleshooting of the subsystem for which he is responsible, which is part of large-scale and highly complex naval platform systems. Subsystems are grouped by domain: Anti-Aircraft Warfare (AAW); Anti-Surface Warfare (ASW); Underwater Warfare (UWW); Electronic Warfare (EW) and Communications.

• The candidate will become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and a systems engineer member responsible for Underwater Warfare (UWW) subsystems, and will participate in engineering activities, including the following:
• Collaborate on system requirements establishment and market research activities with engineering and program personnel during the proposal capture development phase:
• Define or derive subsystem level requirements from customer requirements
• Participate in military naval industry surveys and the selection of potentially viable subsystem solutions that will meet customer expectations
• Evaluate compliance requirements, technical performance, and technical risk of potential subsystem solutions
• Recommend the right subsystem solution based on market research.
• Participate in needs analysis
• Participate in system modeling and design
• Participate in defining and monitoring technical performance measures
• Participate in system architecture and design
• Participate in system integration planning
• Participate in the creation of design documents
• Participate in verification and validation activities
• Apply systems engineering processes and best practices.

What you bring to the role

• The incumbent must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in software, mechanical, electrical, electronic, hardware or systems engineering, or in a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience with UWW subsystems:

• Sonar systems
• Towed Array Sonar (TAS), Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS), Acoustic Buoy
• Diver detection system
• Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD), expendable Bathythermograph (XBT)
• Underwater Countermeasures (UWCM)
• Torpedo launch system.

• An equivalent combination of experience or studies will be considered
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel of the engineering and management team as well as with personnel assigned to related tasks
• Possess problem-solving skills for difficult problems within a team environment
• A high degree of initiative or autonomy
• A high capacity for learning
• Ability to adapt and perform duties within a dynamic environment.

Additional skills desired for the position

• Experience in the software, systems, hardware or maintenance engineering lifecycle
• Good knowledge of SysML or other object-oriented design methods
• Good knowledge of DOORS, Cameo, ClearCase, ClearQuest or Windchill
• Experience with Agile methods, JIRA or similar tools
• Experience in the military naval domain
• Experience in sensor, weapon or ship integration
• Experience in subcontract management or supply chain management
• Experience in change management, requirements management, testing and trials, security, safety, electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or environmental qualification.

Language requirements in Quebec

Knowledge of English is required for this position so that the candidate can perform all of their duties. The position described in this job offer requires the candidate to communicate daily with a virtual team outside of Quebec. The candidate will also need to communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate will also need to be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.

What we offer you

We deliver on our promise when it comes to work-life balance! Your physical, mental and financial well-being is important to us. In addition to working in a highly supportive, friendly and respectful environment, here's what you can expect when you join our team as a regular full-time employee:

• Flexible and compressed work schedules, depending on business needs, where you have the option of taking Fridays off, as well as the possibility of working remotely part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recover with vacation, personal days, holidays and parental leave
• Comprehensive family coverage for medical, dental and optical care available from your first day of employment, as well as:
  • Virtual healthcare (24/7 access to healthcare professionals)
  • A wellness spending account to help you on your wellness journey
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free in-person counseling sessions
  • Travel medical insurance
  • On-site fitness facilities in our main offices
• A registered retirement savings plan which includes company matching contributions on your first day of employment, which also includes access to financial advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a wide range of development tools to enhance your skills and/or advance your career, including:
  • Free learning resources via a modern and engaging platform
  • Education assistance program
  • Reimbursement of professional membership
  • Self-managed mentoring

Salary Transparency

At Lockheed Martin Canada, we adhere to all salary transparency requirements and believe that publishing salary ranges for vacancies can foster a more equitable workforce.

Salary Scale

$95,000 - $124,500

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, is the Canadian division of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and scientific advancements. Our vision of developing solutions for missions in all domains and 21st Century Security accelerates the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure that those we serve are Ahead of the Curve. We conduct our main operations in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, and Victoria and work on a large number of programs that include cutting-edge naval technology products, aircraft maintenance, and remote control systems software. We also provide in-service support for state-of-the-art military aircraft with aircraft engine repair capabilities. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business sector, where employees across Canada provide engineering, integration systems, training, maintenance, and in-service support programs to military clients in Canada and abroad on land, at sea, and in the air.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to equal employment opportunity principles to foster a work environment that aligns with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We understand the importance of optimizing the remarkable talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver optimal solutions, and maximize benefits for our clients. Our goal is to find the best candidates for each position, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to explain how your skills and perspective could support our team, and we encourage you to apply, even if you think your skills do not fully meet the criteria of the published job offer. In addition, Lockheed Martin is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive for all. We are prepared to make reasonable adjustments for all candidates, if necessary.

Employee Type

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Security requirement for this role

Controlled Goods Program

Security rating required for the position

NATO Secret