At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Halifax Class Combat Systems Integration and perform engineering tasks throughout the system life cycle.
- Company: Join a leading defence organization with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, security clearance support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national defence while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The candidate will support the Halifax Class Combat Systems Integration (CSI) In Service Support (ISS) program and will be called to work at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Stadacona in Halifax once the necessary security clearances have been granted by the Government of Canada. They will function within a multi-disciplined team environment and perform engineering tasks spanning the complete life cycle of the systems from specification, design, development, integration & test, deployment, maintenance and field troubleshooting.
The candidate will participate in engineering activities including but not limited to:
- Act as the day to day steward of the IBM Rational Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) repository: create and modify requirement modules, apply attribute sets, run query based reports, and enforce version control best practices
- Capture the linkages between requirements, design, and test artifacts—maintaining full traceability from inception to product release
- Work with test, engineering, software and quality teams to refine DOORS workflows and templates, ensuring alignment with global release & compliance objectives
- Test Witnessing
- Test Plan/Test Sheet reviews
- Task /Preliminary/Detailed/Critical Design Reviews
- Walkthrough Design Reviews
- Supporting Test/Trials
- Performing requirements analysis
- Performing trade studies
- System architecture and design
- System integration planning
- Following systems engineering processes and best practices.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Possess bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with five years of professional experience
- Knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS
- Relationship building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable documentation
- Strong grasp of requirements engineering fundamentals (traceability, impact analysis, change control)
- Organizational and planning skills
- Works well individually or in a team environment
- Ability to acquire North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret Security clearance.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of Redmine and Windchill
- Knowledge of Requirements Management System (RMS)
- Knowledge of Test Management System (TMS)
- Knowledge of Technical Statement of Requirements (TSORs)
- Knowledge of the Halifax Class Combat System Integration Performance Specification (CSIPS)
- Experience with the Combat Management System 330 (CMS 330)
- Experience with Agile methodology
- Experience in the Navy or Defence domains
- Experience with Change Management, Test and Trials (T&T), Security, Safety, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) or Environmental Qualification.
Senior Systems Engineer in Halifax employer: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Ottawa is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for aspiring engineers. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, interns are provided with hands-on experience in hardware and software design while working alongside industry experts. The Ottawa location offers a vibrant community and access to cutting-edge technology, ensuring that your contributions have a meaningful impact on the future of engineering.
