About the role

As a systems engineer member of the naval development team's subsystem within a multidisciplinary team environment, the candidate will participate in the full engineering lifecycle including specification, design, development, integration and testing, deployment, maintenance and field troubleshooting of the subsystem for which they are responsible within large-scale, highly complex naval platform systems.

The candidate will participate in engineering activities which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensure technical definition and development of system design and architecture
Lead and coordinate system design activities with engineering personnel and support technical reviews
Establish engineering planning and status
Perform requirements analysis
Conduct market studies
Review requirements, their allocation and market studies
Perform system modeling and design, including model-based systems engineering
Define technical performance measures and track them
Work on system architecture and design
Plan system integration
Create design documentation
Apply systems design engineering processes and best practices
Interact with customers to ensure engagement and overall satisfaction

What you bring to the role

Hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a related discipline (mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, hardware, or systems engineering) or equivalent combined education and experience, with at least nine years of professional experience, or at least seven years of professional experience with a related master's degree
Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience with the lifecycle of software, systems, hardware, or maintainability engineering
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical engineering and management personnel as well as staff assigned to related tasks
Ability to solve complex problems within a team environment
High degree of initiative and autonomy
Strong capacity for learning
Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment

Additional desired skills for the role

Good knowledge of SysML or other object-oriented design methods
Good knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, the Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS), Cameo, ClearCase, ClearQuest, or Windchill
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience in the military navy and coast guard domain
Experience with sensor integration or ship integration
Experience in change management, requirements management, testing and trials, safety, security, electromagnetic interference/compatibility, or environmental qualification

Language requirements (Québec)

Knowledge of the English language is required for this position so that the candidate can perform all duties. The role requires daily communication with a virtual team outside Québec. The candidate must also communicate with various members of the organization, clients, and suppliers located outside Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our prime customers and prepare technical documents for those same customers.

What we offer

We deliver on work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial well-being matter to us. In addition to working in a highly supportive, friendly and respectful environment, here is what you can expect when you join our team as a regular full-time employee:

Flexible and compressed work schedules as business needs permit, with the possibility to take Fridays off and the option to work remotely part-time
Competitive compensation
Time to recover with vacation, personal days, statutory holidays and parental leave
Comprehensive family medical, dental and vision coverage available from day one, including:
- Virtual healthcare (24/7 access to health professionals)
- A wellness spending account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including in-person counselling sessions
- Travel medical insurance
- On-site fitness facilities at our main offices
A registered retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions from day one and access to financial advisors
Employee discounts on goods, services and various recreational activities
Access to a wide range of development tools to enhance skills and career progression, including:
- Free learning resources via a modern, engaging platform
- Education assistance program
- Reimbursement of a professional membership
- Self-directed mentorship

Salary transparency

At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with all salary transparency requirements and believe publishing pay scales for vacancies can foster a more equitable workforce.

Salary range

$119,000 - $156,000

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, is the Canadian division of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global company in the defense technology industry that drives innovation and scientific advancement. Our vision to develop mission solutions across domains and 21st Century Security® accelerates delivery of transformative technologies. Our main operations are in Ottawa, Montréal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and we work on programs that include advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and remote systems software. We also provide in-service support for advanced military aircraft.

Equal opportunity statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding employment equity principles to foster a workplace that aligns with our core values of integrity, respect, and outstanding performance. We seek the best candidates for each role regardless of background and encourage applications even if you feel you do not meet every criterion. We are prepared to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants as required.

Employment type

Full Time

Vacancy type

Permanent

Security requirements

Controlled Goods Program. Security clearance required: NATO Secret.

Systems Design Personnel