Job Description

Employee Type

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Town/Region

Halifax, NS

About the role

The Successful candidate 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.

The Candidate will be involved in the Halifax Class Frigate In-Service Support (ISS) Program, supporting the total engineering life cycle from specification, design, development, integration and test, and field trouble shooting for systems and capabilities on a highly complex Naval Combat suite.

The candidate will function in a multi-disciplined team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop test plans and procedures to verify system requirements in an Agile environment
• Conduct formal test activities in the Land Based Test Site (LBTS) with the customer
• Document results in the Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) Test Management system
• Document asses and test deficiencies using the Lockheed Martin defect tracking tool
• Perform Shipboard testing
• Work with minimum supervision and follow common company processes.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited university in Computer science or equivalent experience / combined education with 3 years professional experience will be considered or military/civilian technical training with 3-5 years of professional experience
• 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 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret security clearance.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Software test experience
• Software test Automation experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with Linux is considered an asset
• Familiarity with Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS\xc2\xae)
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology is considered an asset
• Experience with Military Naval domain and Operations
• Experience in Combat Management System 330 (CMS 330) operation is considered an asset
• Active NATO Secret security clearance is considered an asset.

Discipline

Test Engineering

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada\'s trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. 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

Nato Secret

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:

• 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

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