Ship Test and Trials Specialist at Lockheed Martin Canada
Lockheed Martin Canada · Halifax, Canada · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Halifax
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About the role
The successful candidate will contribute to our River Class Destroyer (RCD) program as a member of our Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Cross Product Team (CPT):
- Development of shipboard Test and Trials for the Lockheed Martin Canada scope of supply; including Set-to-Work (STW), shipboard integration testing, Harbour Acceptance Trials (HATs), Sea Acceptance Trials (SATs), and operational test & evaluation
- Support planning and the execution of activities that drive initial and final acceptance of each ship for the Lockheed Martin Canada scope of supply
- Support proper activation and operation of each ship including Combat Management System (CMS), Operating Environment (OE), and interface/integration with other subsystems
- Coordinate with the ship integration team to deconflict any preventative or corrective maintenance tasks for the Combat System (CS)
- Identify and resolve combat system integration issues so that priority defects are corrected to meet testing schedules
- Identify and resolve system problem reports so that priority defects are corrected to meet testing schedules
- Review and analyze test results and report findings as necessary for the integration and functional testing
- Execution of shipboard regression testing for all delivered CMS builds
- Coordinate with other specialty engineering leads including safety, cyber security, and human systems integration to ensure testing is comprehensive
- Responsive to ship identified problems to include specific testing and identifying rectification paths
- Support configuration management (CM) of all combat systems installed on ship for Lockheed Martin Canada scope of supply
- Conduct of sub-system software regression testing on delivered sub-system software providing recommendation for acceptance and further release to ships
Planning - Ensure CS equipment is properly configured for each test event
- Coordinate test engineering team in data collection and analysis for summary report, problem isolation and problem resolution.
- Ensure defects are documented utilizing the problem reporting process
- Support customer familiarization with entire CS equipment, maintenance and operations
- Support continuous management of the ship schedules understanding program priorities of use
- Work closely with other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to effectively manage and coordinate build dates and testing
- Develop plan with other IPTs for the coordination of Sub-System Set-to-Work
Reporting - Reports to the ship test and trials Lead
- Escalate issues that impact planned test events to senior leadership in real time
- Maintain current metrics for problem reports
- Attend daily stand-up to report out on major issues
Equal Opportunity Statement
What you bring to the role
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited university in an engineering discipline and/or combined technical experience
- 5 years or more of professional experience
- Test and trials experience
- Experience working within a team of diverse skillsets
- Must be willing to support schedule including evenings and weekends, as require
- Must have an aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
- Must have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
- Must be able to obtain NATO Secret security clearance in a timely manner
Additional skills desired for the role
- Experience with IBM DOORS is considered an asset
- Experience with Agile Scrum methodology is considered an asset
- Experience working in an industrial shipyard is considered an asset
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with SAP
- Active NATO Secret security clearance is considered an asset
Discipline
About us
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring