Electronic Technologist Naval and UXV testing – NETE

Electronic Technologist for Naval and UXV testing – NETE (CCS
26-11)

Weir Canada, Inc.

Dartmouth NS, Canada

Permanent Full-time, hybrid work (office/remote)

About the role
Weir Marine Engineering is seeking an Electronic Engineering Technologist to join our Electronics Measurement and Control group. This role supports the engineering team in the development, installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic equipment and Measurement and Data Acquisition Systems deployed aboard naval vessels.

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on, detail-oriented technologist with strong practical electronics and instrumentation skills, capable of working effectively in laboratory and shipboard environments. Responsibilities include supporting the integration, verification, and sustainment of measurement and monitoring systems deployed aboard naval vessels and, on occasion, Uncrewed Vehicles (UxVs).

The position is primarily based in an office or laboratory environment, with regular field assignments aboard ships, occasional support to UxV activities, and short travel to external test sites.

What We Do At Weir/NETE
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future.

We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 450 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.

What You’ll Bring

Key Responsibilities

Measurement & DAS Support:
Support the installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Measurement and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) deployed aboard naval vessels and, when required, Uncrewed Vehicles (UxVs). Assist in system commissioning, signal verification, and hardware validation activities.

Electronics & Instrumentation:
Apply practical electronics knowledge to assemble, test, repair, and modify electronic equipment and instrumentation subsystems. Perform hands‑on diagnostics using test instruments and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnection drawings.

Field Testing & Commissioning:
Conduct shipboard dockside and at-sea trials, including sensor installation, cable routing verification, signal integrity checks, and operational validation of measurement systems. Support testing activities involving UxVs when required. Document system performance and test results.

Data Collection & System Verification:
Operate data acquisition systems to collect, verify, and organize measurement data during trials. Support engineering analysis activities by ensuring data quality and completeness.

Team

Collaboration:

Work closely with engineers, naval platform stakeholders, UxV operators (as applicable), and fellow technologists to implement technical solutions and resolve system issues.

Safety First:
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

Mandatory:
Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian…