AJISS Test & Trial Engineer
Thales
- Halifax, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Take lead role in the AJISS Test & Trial development and management of the In-Service Trial Agenda (ISTA) program for the Department of National Defense (DND).
- Work with the AJISS Engineering and Service Delivery teams to commission systems and equipment following preventative and corrective maintenance; Identify and manage system requirements to support verification and validation (V&V) activities.
- Develop test procedures to demonstrate system capability and compliance with classification society and DND regulations; Coordinate, plan, and execute V&V activities within delegated authorities and responsibilities and Conduct post-trial data analysis.
- Produce V&V reports and make recommendations; Reviewing drawings and technical documents;Initiating and contributing to engineering change proposals; Preparing documents/reports such as pre and post refit condition assessments, test & trials, process workflows, OPDEF close-outs, installation set-to-work, and Physical Condition Audits.
- Develop strong working practices with DND’s Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) and Service Providers to promote best working practices; andProvide engineering and technical support to the AJISS Enterprise via technical investigations.
- An Engineering degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or naval architecture; Minimum of 5 years maritime experience in Ship Repair, Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience
- P.Eng in Nova Scotia; Project Management and/or System Engineering experience
- Familiar with the usage of CAD models;
- Previous experience developing or executing Verification & Verification programs or Test & Trials programs; Previous experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and/or combat systems; Previous experience working with a defence contract; Previous experience with requirements management using Rational DOORS;
- Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard Naval Ships (alongside and at sea);
- Will be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces/tanks of Naval ships involving bending and twisting;
- Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided).
- Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
- Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
- Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
- Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.
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