At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct modelling and simulation for naval projects and support testing activities.
- Company: Join Weir Canada, a leader in marine engineering and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career development, wellness support, and a sharebuilder scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse culture that values your voice and ideas.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on naval technology while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science; experience in defence or naval systems preferred.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
About the role
Conduct Modelling and Simulation (M&S), Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) and Integration activities for the River Class Destroyer (RCD) project. The M&S Engineer will also conduct M&S and IV&V activities in support of the RCD Land Based Test Capability (LBTC) Test Program, primarily at the Land Based Test Facility (LBTF) in Hartlen Point, NS. The M&S Engineer may have the opportunity to support other project activities as required by project demands, including Synthetic Environment Support, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E) activities. This is a full-time, permanent position with a requirement for regular work both in-office and onboard RCN ships.
What you’ll do
- Modelling & Simulation (M&S): Conducting performance and behaviour M&S of Naval equipment and threats; Development of environmental models and large-scale scenarios; Integration of equipment models into a synthetic ship; Following Configuration and Data Management practices.
- Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V): Analyzing equipment performance using M&S and live test & trials data.
- Synthetic Environment Support: Development of Software Requirements and performing Software Testing; V&V and Accreditation of the Synthetic Environment and its associated M&S and Analysis tools.
- Technical Documentation: Documenting and presenting technical data for stakeholder review; Articulating and presenting detailed technical arguments when necessary in a manner that is clear, logical and simple.
- Analysis and reporting: Developing and documenting code used for Analysis and V&V; Analyzing M&S results.
- Support to client: Maintaining positive, friendly, collaborative relationships with team members, and internal and external stakeholders; Liaison with subject matter experts, DND customers and suppliers.
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
- Security: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience: Experience in the defence industry or working with Naval systems.
- Soft-Skills: Skilled in reading, writing, and speaking English, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels (both in-person and electronically) with peers, supervisors, and clients; Capable of drafting reports, technical correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Technical: Knowledge in simulation, stimulation, war gaming tools; Experience with data analysis of large datasets and statistical analysis; Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle.
- Desirable: Programming experience, especially in MATLAB, Python or C++; Experience with databases and SQL; Experience using Version Control Software (Perforce, Git).
Why join Weir?
We live our values —we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose —to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world class engineering, materials science expertise and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career development and learning support
- Regional and team‑specific benefits
- Sharebuilder scheme
- Wellness support for you and your family
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
Modelling & Simulation Engineer in Dartmouth employer: weir
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