Systems Engineer Stf - Electronic Warfare

Lockheed Martin; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Kanata, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Strongbow project with the DND. The position involves life cycle material management, engineering change packages, and ongoing technical guidance across EW and naval systems, with travel to Gatineau upon clearance.

The role requires a Senior engineer with 10+ years of experience in EW, strong communication skills, and high initiative in a dynamic defence environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with EW Systems.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff.
• Aptitude for solving challenging problems.
• Initiative and autonomy in a dynamic environment.
• Experience supporting naval combat systems or related defence systems (4+ years).

Responsibilities

• Life Cycle Material Management, project coordination and technical support.
• Attend meetings with DND.
• Conduct system engineering tasks including requirements definition and specification development.
• Prepare engineering change packages and technical guidance packages.
• Review Repairable Material Requests and advise disposition.
• Research and verify procurement data.
• Provide engineering and maintenance support to FMF.
• Participate in set to work trials.
• Evaluate responses to Unsatisfactory Condition Reports.
• Assist in preparing Statements of Requirement and SOWs for procurement.
• Assist in Tech Evals and Op Evals.
• Maintain technical documentation to meet requirements and document design/implementation.

Skills

EW Systems

Requirements analysis

System integration

Engineering coordination

Autonomy

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or CET

RF/Microwave theory & measurement

Tools

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Electronic Warfare (EW) Programs team, located in Kanata Ontario, requires a Senior Systems Engineer to work alongside Department of National Defence (DND) in support of the Strongbow project. This position will be located Boulevard de la Carrière in Gatineau once the necessary clearance have been granted.

Activities To Include

• Life Cycle Material Management, project coordination and technical support
• Attend meetings with DND
• Conduct system engineering tasks that include requirements definition, specification development, preparation of engineering change packages and technical guidance packages
• Reviewing Repairable Material Requests and recommending disposition
• Research and verification of procurement data
• Responding to queries from supply managers and providing technical advice
• Provide engineering, technical and maintenance support to the Fleet Maintenance Facilities (FMF)
• Participate in set to work trials
• Evaluate and recommend responses to Unsatisfactory Condition Reports
• Assist in the production of Statements of Requirement, Statements of Work (SOWs) and evaluation criteria for procurement of new material and systems
• Assist in preparation and execution of Tech Evals and Op Evals
• Review, create and maintain technical documentation to ensure requirements are met and design/implementation details are documented
• Review, edit and verify Technical Publications for in-service equipment and systems

Basic Qualifications

An engineering degree in a relevant discipline or a Certified Electronic Technologist (CET) designation or Successful completion of courses in Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave theory and measurement techniques or completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology with specialization in RF, communications, control, or computers.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Equivalent experience/combined education will be considered
• Experience with EW Systems
• Communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical members of the engineering/management staff and personnel assigned to related work
• Aptitude for solving challenging problems
• Have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
• Have a high learning ability
• Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment
• Four+ years, experience supporting naval combat systems, sensor systems, electronic warfare systems, command and control systems, or equivalent defence systems
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and In-Service Support (ISS) activities.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Communications Intelligence (COMINT) systems
• Experience with Sensors, Weapons or Ship integration
• Experience with Change Management, Requirements Management, Test and Trials (T&Ts), Security, Safety.