Job Description

Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Halifax, NS
About the role
Lockheed Martin is Canada's most successful Combat System Integrator specializing in large sophisticated integration projects. We take advantage of advanced engineering practices and modern technologies to design, develop and integrate combat systems. We are seeking employees with exceptional technical skills to become part of our success story.
The successful candidate will contribute to our River Class Destroyer (RCD) Program as a member of our Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Cross Product Team (CPT) as follows:

• Development of Land Based Test Facility (LBTF) test and trials for the Lockheed Martin Canada scope of supply
• Participate in activation and operation of the LBTF including CMS and OE, and interface/integration with other subsystems
• Identify and resolve Combat System integration issues so that priority defects are corrected to meet testing schedules
• Identify and resolve System Problem Reports (SPRs) so that priority defects are corrected to meet testing schedules
• Review and analyze test results and report findings as necessary for the integration and functional testing
• Reports to the LBTF - Systems Integration Lead. Works with sub-team leads to forward plan the teams' work
• Conduct Regression Testing for all delivered CMS builds including full Baseline Testing
• Coordinate with other specialty engineering leads including Safety, Cyber Security, and Human Systems Integration to ensure testing is comprehensive
• Responsive to ship identified problems to include specific testing and identifying rectification paths
• Support Configuration Management of all equipment installed in the LBTF for any change in configuration
• Responsible to oversee the conduct of Sub-System Software Regression testing on delivered sub-system software providing recommendation for acceptance and further release to ships

Planning

• Ensure Combat System equipment is properly configured for test events
• Coordinate test engineering team in data collection and analysis for summary report, problem isolation and problem resolution. This includes the collection of Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs)
• Ensure defects are documented utilizing the problem reporting process
• Support Customer familiarization with entire Combat System equipment, maintenance and operations

Reporting

• Directly reports to the LBTF - Systems Integration Lead
• Provides status and metrics to the LBTF - Systems Integration Lead as required
• Brings issues that impact planned test events to senior leadership in real time
• Maintains current metrics for problem reports
• Attends Daily Stand-up to report out on major issues

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university in an engineering discipline and/or combined technical experience
• 2 years or more of professional experience
• Test and trials experience
• Experience working within a team of diverse skillsets
• Must be willing to support schedule including evenings and weekends, as required
• Must have an aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
• Must have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
• Must be able to obtain NATO Secret security clearance

Additional skills desired for the role

• Experience with combat systems in the Naval domain
• Software and/or hardware integration experience
• Experience with IBM DOORS is considered an asset
• Experience with networks and networking tools
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology
• Familiarity with software development and test
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with Linux
• Active NATO Secret security clearance is considered an asset

Discipline
Test Engineering
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:

• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
• Medical Travel Insurance
• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:

• Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
• Education Assistance Program
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Self-directed Mentoring

Security requirement for this role

Skills Required