Test Engineer

Ultra Maritime; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Critical illness insurance

EFAP

Student bursaries

Job summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking highly motivated Test Engineers to design, develop, and maintain automated test equipment for complex defense systems produced for naval programs. The role emphasizes test software (LabVIEW), hardware test rigs, and strict quality standards, with night shift production support.

Successful candidates will require a relevant engineering degree, ability to obtain Canadian security clearance, and strong collaboration across design, development, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining test automation using National Instruments LabVIEW.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test equipment
• Develop and maintain automated test software using National Instruments LabVIEW and related tools
• Design and develop electronic drawings, using such programs as OrCad.
• Create detailed test plans, procedures, and methodologies to verify product specifications.
• Review test specifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test equipment, software, and test methodologies.
• Analyze test data and production yields to identify trends, root causes of failures, and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing test equipment and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Collaborate with design, development, and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in product design reviews and provide input on “Design for Test” and “Design for Manufacturing”.

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

OrCad

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Data acquisition systems

Power supplies

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World’s 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 revolutionizing 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!

Ultra Maritime is seeking highly motivated and skilled Test Engineers to join our team. Successful candidates will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test equipment to support the production of complex defense systems. This role requires a strong understanding of test methodologies, automated test hardware and software, and a commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards for our customers. This role includes Night shift Production support.

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.

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test equipment
• Develop and maintain automated test software using National Instruments LabVIEW and related tools
• Design and develop electronic drawings, using such programs as OrCad.
• Create detailed test plans, procedures, and methodologies to verify product specifications.
• Review test specifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test equipment, software, and test methodologies.
• Analyze test data and production yields to identify trends, root causes of failures, and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing test equipment and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Collaborate with design, development, and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in product design reviews and provide input on “Design for Test” and “Design for Manufacturing”.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, military specifications, and quality assurance procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system specifications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining test automation using National Instruments LabVIEW.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment across multiple engineering and tooling disciplines.
• Must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects

Desired:

• Strong programming skills in Python for test development and automation.
• Experience with various test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.
• Proven experience in a test engineering role, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry.
• Experience working in a high-volume production environment.
• Experience with statistical tools for data analysis and visualization.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 0+ years of related experience. Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

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.

What’s 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

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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 [e-mail]

Company: Ultra Maritime