This role is in Vancouver
Systems Engineering Technologist
Position Summary
The Systems Engineering Technologist is responsible for supporting Systems Engineering in the development of Thales projects. These projects are largely defined as communication and control systems encompassing RF, digital, network and analog sub systems.
The Systems Engineering Technologist will ensure project work is executed, monitored and controlled in terms of adherence to budget and schedule, risk management, and quality of deliveries. As required, the candidate will participate in integration or configuration, troubleshooting, verification and validation of subsystems and engineering close-out activities.
The environments the candidate will generally be at the customer premises (Vancouver Shipyards) that is an active Shipyard, and onboard Ships or other vessels, both Military and Civilian along with shipyard facilities.
Tasks are assigned by the Technologist Group Lead, or as delegated to the project authority.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The expectations from Systems Engineering Technologist are as follows:
- Ensure all work is carried-out in accordance with company practices and procedures.
- Ensure all work is completed according to Project’s integrated master schedule
- Maintain control of integration tools, test equipment and work area.
- Assist in preparation of drawings (electrical and mechanical) as required
- Read engineering documents, schematics, and technical orders to determine faults and methods of troubleshooting.
- Implement and execute system test cases. Analyze and evaluate test results.
- Troubleshoot systems that do not meet requirements.
- Identify installation risks and prepare mitigation strategies.
- Inspect parts for defects.
- Interact with customer technical and non-technical personnel (military and/or civilian).
- Work in a team environment and independently.
Minimum Requirements
- College diploma in a Technical Program or equivalent with relevant experience.
Must Haves requirements
- English essential
- Min 5 years experience in a systems engineering environment, ideally in the Naval or Shipbuilding industry
- Good level oral and written communication skills required for report writing
- Can read and understand electrical, mechanical drawings and technical document
- Hands on experience on troubleshooting, integration and configuration and testing, cabling, network & electronics systems
- Experience in the use of common electrical test equipment, including DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.
- Experience in the use of common hand and electrical tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in electronics systems, RF, networking systems including testing with specialized test equipment is an asset,
- It would be an asset to have knowledge of Canadian requirements for shock and vibration, EMC/EMI, drawing standards and industry design standards.;
- Experience with varied operating systems and technical software such as Labview
Physical Demands
- Onsite work: > 80%, installation, STW, HAT, SAT, Configuration, inspections in lab or in the field
Special Position Requirements
- Occasional / infrequent domestic travel may be required
What We Offer
- Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
- 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.
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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 61,710.00 - 102,850.00 CAD AnnualThales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• 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.
Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.Top Skills
Thales Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Office
Vancouver, Canada
