Junior Engineer, Combat Systems
Irving Shipbuilding
Date: 1 day ago
City: Dartmouth, NS
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
The Junior Combat Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that combat systems deployed on the River Class Destroyer (RCD) ships are designed, developed, integrated, tested, and accredited to support the needs of the Royal Canadian Navy. Working as part of the Combat Systems Team, the role will be responsible for assisting in the technical oversight of the development of system design, development, production, integration, set to work and testing of all aspects of combat systems aboard the RCD Platform.
The Junior Combat Systems Engineer will work independently with supervision from the engineers & Combat Systems Capability Leads to review subcontractor models, reports, and technical specifications to ensure that technical requirements from the customer and the shipyard have been achieved in the design. They will also be responsible for assisting in developing solutions to resolve technical issues encountered during production and test & trials, with the ultimate goal of successfully presenting capabilities for final acceptance.
Responsibilities
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.
The Junior Combat Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that combat systems deployed on the River Class Destroyer (RCD) ships are designed, developed, integrated, tested, and accredited to support the needs of the Royal Canadian Navy. Working as part of the Combat Systems Team, the role will be responsible for assisting in the technical oversight of the development of system design, development, production, integration, set to work and testing of all aspects of combat systems aboard the RCD Platform.
The Junior Combat Systems Engineer will work independently with supervision from the engineers & Combat Systems Capability Leads to review subcontractor models, reports, and technical specifications to ensure that technical requirements from the customer and the shipyard have been achieved in the design. They will also be responsible for assisting in developing solutions to resolve technical issues encountered during production and test & trials, with the ultimate goal of successfully presenting capabilities for final acceptance.
Responsibilities
- Support the Combat Systems team in providing technical and programmatic oversight of Combat Systems related activities.
- Manage planned and emergent work with their assigned job scope.
- Develop mitigations for risk items relating to the combat systems capability area, including risk identification and risk mitigation planning.
- Evaluate requirements and performance capabilities of combat systems.
- Coordinate the scheduling, planning and conduct of systems activities in support of program milestones.
- Review technical products and deliverables developed by internal and external stakeholders.
- Support other Working Groups developing the operational solution for RCD.
- Manage sub-contractor and Royal Canadian Navy inputs to the RCD Combat Systems solutions.
- Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent.
- Some exposure to or interest in marine field through work experience (e.g. co-op) or academic study.
- Some knowledge of maritime combat capabilities (Above Water Weapons/Sensors, Command and Control, Underwater Warfare, Electronic Warfare, Navigation, Communications).
- Develop presentations and reports, develop technical specifications, technical investigation on combat subsystem and physical/functional integration issues.
- Analytical problem solving on complex issues
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.
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