Test Engineering Manager

Ultra Electronics Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Test Engineering Manager, where you will oversee a team responsible for the verification and validation of advanced underwater warfare systems. Your expertise will influence product design and ensure excellence in new product introduction. Collaborate across departments and manage automated test stations to enhance testing processes. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience in a design and manufacturing environment, with a focus on leadership and innovation.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

RRSP

Profit sharing

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Typically, 8+ years of related experience and 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Eligible for Canadian NATO security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 5-10 Test Engineers and Technologists.
• Develop and review verification plans throughout product lifecycle.
• Investigate and resolve product and test system issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Test engineering

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

MATLAB

Excel

LabVIEW

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 naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilized on naval fleets across allied navies globally.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we push boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems providing our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing naval mission execution.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our solutions include state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare. Together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Role Overview: Test Engineering Manager

The Test Engineering Manager provides verification and validation support for product development and manufacturing of advanced underwater warfare systems. You will influence product and process design by being an expert in Design for Test and Design for Manufacture.

Additional Information

Nationality Requirements: Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance due to the nature of our programs.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage a team of 5-10 Test Engineers and Technologists.
2. Support program and operations teams in planning verification activities within schedules.
3. Collaborate across departments to achieve excellence in new product introduction.
4. Review product designs focusing on electronic circuits, assemblies, and firmware for testability.
5. Develop and review verification plans throughout product lifecycle.
6. Select and tailor verification techniques considering scope, risks, safety, and criticality.
7. Create verification procedures for design proving, qualification, acceptance, and field testing.
8. Manage automated test stations and other verification tools.
9. Coordinate external testing at labs and field facilities.
10. Investigate and resolve product and test system issues.
11. Improve test processes by monitoring trends and quality issues.
12. Manage calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in test engineering within a design and manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• Eligible for Canadian NATO security clearance.

Preferred Skills:

• Verification plan development.
• Electronic test design, documentation, troubleshooting, and analysis.
• Design and simulation using tools like OrCAD.
• Data analysis with MATLAB or Excel.
• Test programming with LabVIEW or similar.
• Experience with underwater acoustics, RF engineering, and Lean practices.

Typically, 8+ years of related experience and 3+ years in a leadership role. Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus. May require maintaining security clearance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ultra Maritime values diversity, inclusion, and equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, or disability. We encourage a workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves.

What We Offer

Competitive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, RRSP, profit sharing, and education assistance. We support performance feedback, goal setting, and employee development.

We particularly welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and minorities.

If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

About Ultra Maritime

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