About the role

Systems Design Personnel - Integrated Communication and Information System

The Naval Programs team is located at the primary sites where Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) delivers projects in Canada (Kanata, Montréal, Dartmouth). Employment opportunities are available at all of these locations to support naval combat systems programs and proposal capture activities.

As a systems engineer member for a subsystem on the naval development team within a multidisciplinary team environment, the incumbent will participate in the full engineering lifecycle including specification, design, development, integration and testing, deployment, sustainment and field troubleshooting of the subsystem for which they are responsible within large, complex naval platform systems. Subsystems are grouped by warfare domain: Anti-Air Warfare (AAW); Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW); Undersea Warfare (UWW); Electronic Warfare (EW); and communications systems.

The incumbent will become a subject matter expert and systems engineering lead for information and communication subsystems and will participate in engineering activities including, but not limited to, the following:

Lead system and platform integration activities for shipboard information and communication systems, including interface design
Participate in compliance assessment to requirements and plan or coordinate requirements verification activities during design and implementation phases
Maintain technical specifications and statement of work requirements
Collaborate with customers, ship design teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders to identify and resolve integration and installation issues encountered during the development of information and communication system designs
Review technical data related to design, installation, and verification activities for information and communication systems, provide comments and recommend acceptance or rejection of delivered documents
Coordinate synthesis of information provided by government, customer and subcontractor to support whole-of-ship design activities
Contribute to design documentation and deliverables
Prepare proposed changes based on information provided by the customer and ship designer

What you bring to the role

Detailed job description

Prepare and submit or present technical change requests for approval by the Change Committee; coordinate implementation of approved changes
Contribute to key subcontract activities such as fact-finding, kickoff meetings, design reviews, and product design and acceptance
Maintain system architecture and design
Apply systems engineering processes and best practices

Required skills, abilities and experience

The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in software, electrical, electronic, hardware, systems or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
At least seven to ten years of relevant professional experience in communications (internal/external/SATCOM) and digital data information systems. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience with software, systems, hardware lifecycle or maintenance engineering would be an asset
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel
Ability to solve difficult problems within a team environment
High degree of initiative and autonomy
Ability to adapt and perform duties in a dynamic environment

Additional preferred skills

Familiarity with DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System), Cameo Systems Modeler, Jira and Windchill is an asset
Experience with Agile methodologies is an asset
Experience in the military naval domain is an asset
Experience integrating sensors, weapons or ships is an asset
Experience managing subcontract contracts or supply chain management is an asset
Experience in change management, requirements management, testing and trials, security, safety, electromagnetic interference/compatibility or environmental qualification is an asset

Language requirements in Québec

Knowledge of the English language is required for this role so that the incumbent can perform all aspects of the position. The role requires daily communication with a virtual team outside Québec. The incumbent will also need to communicate with various organizational members, customers and suppliers located outside Canada. For engineering positions, the incumbent must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our primary customers and to write 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’s what you can expect when you join our team as a regular full‑time employee:

Flexible and compressed work schedules, based on business needs, with the ability to take Fridays off and the option for part-time remote work
Competitive compensation
Time to recover with vacation, personal days, statutory holidays and parental leave
Comprehensive family medical, dental and vision coverage available from your first day of employment, including:
- Virtual healthcare (24/7 access to health professionals)
- A wellness spending account to support your wellness journey
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free face-to-face counselling sessions
- Travel medical insurance
- On-site fitness facilities at our major offices
A registered retirement savings plan with company matching contributions from your first day, plus access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
Employee discounts for saving on goods, services and recreational activities
Access to a wide range of development tools to enhance skills and/or advance your career, including:
- Free learning resources via a modern, engaging platform
- Education assistance program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed mentorship

Pay transparency

At Lockheed Martin Canada we comply with all pay transparency requirements and believe publishing salary ranges for vacancies can contribute to 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 defence technology industry driving innovation and scientific advancement. Our vision to deliver mission solutions across domains and 21st Century Security® accelerates the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve remain at the leading edge. We operate primarily in Ottawa, Montréal, Halifax, Calgary, and Victoria and work on many programs that include advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and remote systems software. We also provide in-service support for modern military aircraft, including engine repair capabilities. This position falls under the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for military customers nationally and internationally on land, at sea, and in the air.

Equal opportunity statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to employment equity principles to foster a workplace that aligns with our core values of integrity, respect, and performance excellence. We recognize the importance of optimizing the talents and unique experiences of all employees to drive innovation, deliver optimal solutions, and maximize benefits to our customers. Our goal is to find the best candidates for each role, regardless of background. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to explain how your skills and perspective could support our team and to apply even if you feel you do not meet every listed criterion. Additionally, Lockheed Martin is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all; we are prepared to make reasonable accommodations for candidates as required.

Employee type

Full Time

Vacancy type

Permanent

Security requirements

Controlled Goods Program (see Controlled Goods Program documentation).

Security clearance required: NATO Secret