Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Aversan; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, seeks a Systems Integration & Test Engineer to lead IVVQ activities for safety-critical aerospace and defense projects. Hybrid work arrangement and full-time employment with opportunities to amend test scripts as needed.

The role requires 3+ years in IV&V, ship/marine systems experience, and strong English communication. You will plan tests, analyze requirements, and deliver test reports and CGP/Trial documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, software, electrical, or computer engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with physical systems (mechanical, electrical, or pressurized fluids).
• At least 3 years IV&V experience.
• Experience with ship or marine systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute test events.
• Verify and validate the product with the Interview/Test Team.
• Review requirements and contribute to traceability matrices.
• Record test results and analyze defects.
• Raise problem reports and track them to resolution.
• Provide Test Report (TR) and related documentation.
• Deploy methodologies, metrics, and tools for test activities.
• Experience writing test plans and test procedures.
• Strong background in requirements analysis.
• Proficiency with test management tools.

Skills

IVVQ testing

Test planning & execution

Requirements analysis

Test management tools

Strong communication in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems / Software / Electrical / or Computer Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Aversan Inc. ( www.aversan.com ) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Systems Integration & Test Engineer to join our specialized team. This role is responsible for designing, conducting, and reporting on IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Qualification) activities. While standardized test scripts will be provided, the successful candidate must have the technical expertise to amend, correct, or update these scripts as required to maintain system integrity.

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Job Type: Full-Time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute test events.
• Work with the Interview/Test Team to safely verify and validate the product.
• Review requirements and contribute to traceability matrices.
• Record test results and report on test activities, including defect analysis.
• Raise problem reports and track them to resolution.
• Provide Test Report (TR), Reliability, CGP, or Trial.
• Deploy methodologies, including metrics, and tools/platforms necessary for test activities.
• Experience writing test plans and test procedures.
• Strong background in requirements analysis.
• Proficiency with test management tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with physical systems, including mechanical, electrical, and/or pressurized fluid systems.
• At least 3 years of IV&V or related experience.
• Experience in marine or military systems. Ships or shipbuilding experience.
• Marine systems experience. System-of-systems engineering and integration experience.
• Core network and applications experience.
• Previous experience with test case development and execution, manual or automated. Requirements analysis experience.
• Test management tools experience.
• Experience handling and working on physical systems, products, or equipment.
• Experience testing or performing verification on ships.
• Experience with IBM DOORS.
• The role may involve ship visits and work in difficult-to-navigate test sites such as shipyards, construction sites, or remote wilderness locations.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, with strong communication skills.
• Minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment may be required in lab or field environments.
• Ability to acquire and maintain Canadian Secret, Controlled Goods, ITAR, NATO Secret, and COMSEC security clearances

Compensation : $95,000 – $115,000 CAD (annual salary)
The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
AI in Hiring: We use AI tools to assist with application management (e.g., organizing submissions and surfacing potentially relevant qualifications). AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment team. Our use of AI is governed by security and privacy risk assessments aligned with our cybersecurity framework.