Naval Systems Specialist; Analyst - Underwater Warfare Regional Municipality

Weir Canada, Inc. Halifax NS Canada Permanent Full time, Onsite work.

Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for a Naval Systems Specialist with current or former experience in underwater warfare and underwater combat systems to join our Combat and Control Systems (CCS) team at the Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare Centre (CFMWC).

This permanent position, based in Halifax NS, is an analyst position that provides a range of services in support of Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) and Tactical Development. The analyst is part of a team initiating and undertaking at-sea tests, conducting technical investigations and validating system performance / tactics effectiveness. The position may also include collaboration and liaison with ongoing naval projects and equipment managers.

Sound analytical skills, organizational knowledge, and previous work experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Royal Canadian Air Force is important as the work often requires a collaborative approach with numerous RCN stakeholders. This position includes a combination of office (mostly) and shipboard (sometimes) environments with occasional requirements to perform work outside or onboard ships and occasional short duration travel to other test locations.

This position provides a great opportunity to become immersed in cutting edge technology.

• Analysis:
  Conduct analysis including the specification of test objectives, metrics, required resources, and test procedures.
• Technical Support:
  Provide underwater warfare subject matter expertise with respect to RCN Underwater Warfare weapons, sensors, countermeasures, and combat management interfaces including working knowledge of weapons, sensors and tactics.
• Coordination:
  Coordinate efforts directed at data collection, event reconstruction, analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Teamwork:
  Must thrive in a collaborative and demanding work environment ashore and  to the varied nature of work lines across multiple ship-submarine, weapon and sensors classes, the applicant must be able to both multitask and work collaboratively and harmoniously in small teams. Be able to both lead as well as contribute to client adopted initiatives.
• Safety First:
  Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• Security:
  Eligible to obtain Government of Canada security clearance of Level II.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and quality. Proficiency in written English is essential, including technical and operational content for a wide audience. Must communicate effectively at all levels with peers, supervisors and clients.
• Experience:
  
  Current/former RCN/RCAF/NATO ORO-TACCO-PWO (Underwater Warfare Specialization). Preference may also be given to RCN NTOs or other civilian applicants with degrees in Operations Research, Acoustics, or Oceanography. Consideration will be given to any interested persons who are willing to learn and have an aptitude and desire to work in a technical analysis field.
• Desirable:
  Familiar with Naval Operational Test & Evaluation procedures, Operational knowledge of military shipboard systems.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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