Hybrid Program Engineer – Naval Architect

at Thales

• Job title: Program Engineer – Naval Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$74,000 - CA$124,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Victoria, Canada

About the role

• Naval Architect supporting Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy. Engage in engineering services and Defect resolution with the AJISS East Coast Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide directions on way forward during Corrective Maintenance;
• Conduct technical investigation into problems associated with structure, equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development;
• Prepare documented work scopes associated with Defect investigation/resolution, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers;
• Develop and/or approve technical Job Instructions;
• Managing (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) the work by coordinating with other Thales staff (Mechanical, Electrical, C4 and Naval Architecture staff) and/or Subcontractors to achieve the agreed outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities;
• Support the rest of the Engineering group (Coastal and Central);
• Supporting Preventive Maintenance Plan improvements;
• Provision of technical advice to enable structure, systems and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained;
• Analysis of requirements associated with baseline changes to product;
• Support Engineering Team from Ottawa for Engineering Change process;
• Contribute to detailed engineering tasks, including: Problem Investigation; Requirements analysis; Design calculations; Support Obsolescence assessments; Performance improvement investigations; Material compatibility investigation; Review of equipment/system maintenance documentation; Failure analysis; and Risk and hazard assessments.

Requirements

• An Engineering degree in naval architecture.
• Minimum of 4 years maritime experience in Ship Repair, Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience.
• Strong technical knowledge with ability to make technical decision.
• Eligible for P Eng designation in Nova Scotia.
• Previous experience working with a defense contractor or the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Experience supporting an operational military asset.
• Above average Microsoft Windows application experience, communications and interpersonal skills are required for this position.

Benefits

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.