Systems Engineer - NETE

The Weir Group PLC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weir Group PLC is seeking a Systems Engineer in Halifax, Canada. In this hybrid position, you will design and integrate information systems for the next-generation naval fleet, ensuring state-of-the-art capabilities for the Royal Canadian Navy.

You will develop system architectures, manage requirements, and collaborate with clients and industry partners. This role offers flexibility and requires Canadian citizenship due to security clearance necessities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering and systems integration.
• Familiarity with DND/CAF communications security policies.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and document system requirements.
• Develop high-level architectures and integration plans.
• Produce engineering artefacts and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and conduct reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical writing

Project management

Cyber security principles

Education

Engineering degree

INCOSE certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

IBM DOORS

Job description

Purpose of Role

As a Systems Engineer with Weir Marine Engineering, you won’t just design information systems—you will build the technological backbone of Canada’s next‑generation naval fleet. Play a pivotal role in the design and integration of complex information systems that will be installed on the new River‑class Destroyers, ensuring our naval forces have the most advanced capabilities available. Bring your systems engineering best practices to a high‑stakes, unique environment that will challenge and define your career. This permanent, full‑time hybrid position is available in either Halifax NS, Ottawa ON, LaSalle QC, or Victoria BC. Some work will have to be performed on‑site, but there is the possibility of teleworking for much of it, offering flexibility while contributing to a mission of national importance.

Key Responsibilities

• Client and Industry Interactions: Interact with clients, contracted industry partners, operational/technical stakeholders and the Royal Canadian Navy to understand, derive and decompose, and document system requirements for RCD Information Systems. Includes organizing, preparing and leading workshops with government and industry stakeholders to define technical, interface and user requirements. Conduct requirements reconciliation and tracing analysis.
• Systems Engineering: Develop high level architectures, define interfaces to other systems, plan for the physical integration of the systems in the ship (space, weight, power, cooling, racks, cabling), track and assess the impact of new information from stakeholders on the design/test work in progress, and coordinate with information systems subject matter experts who will perform IT detailed design and integration testing.
• Documentation: Produce engineering artefacts including Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Specification (IFS) documents, diagrams, plans, schedules, use cases and reports regarding the information systems being developed; and
• Team Collaboration: Participate and contribute in internal and external project technical review, coordination and progress scrums, workshops, sprints and meetings, and support quality objectives through peer reviews; and
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• Engineering Knowledge Areas: Systems engineering, systems security engineering, System Development Life Cycle processes in the context of information systems and information technology—including familiarity with ISO/IEC 15288, and requirements management and traceability. Experience with systems engineering in the defence industry highly desirable. INCOSE certification also highly desirable.
• Technical Knowledge Areas:
  • Virtualization, cloud, IP networking, RF communication, cross domain solutions and big data;
  • Structured cabling systems for data communications, including various copper and fibre optic cable types, and the ability to develop cable schedules and drawings;
  • Application of DND/CAF policies and directives in relation to communications security, emissions security and physical security;
  • Combat, sensor and weapon systems familiarity is highly desirable;
  • Cyber security principles and best practices;
• Project Management Knowledge Areas:
  • Industry best practices and processes;
  • Familiarity with project management, collaboration and productivity tools (adept at Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, and IBM DOORS highly desirable);
• Personal Traits:
  • Ability to work to tight timelines and take on additional roles or responsibilities when needed;
  • Demonstrated experience working well with customers of varying levels of technical expertise in complex environments;
  • High level of motivation with the ability to work in a team or autonomously, on site or from home; and
  • Excellent English writing skills, including technical artefacts, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Fast learner, proactive, responsive, self‑driven and autonomous, excellent organizational skills, takes ownership, demonstrates pride in their work, and pays very high attention to detail; and
• Canadian citizenship, with 10 or more years residing in Canada with no periods longer than six continuous months out of country, is absolutely necessary as part of the requirements to obtain a government security clearance to the minimum level of Secret.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.