Naval Application Engineer - NETE

Weir•Dartmouth, NS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Weir Marine Engineering is seeking an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to join our Naval Applications Engineering Team, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) test and evaluation activities across a range of applications including the Uncrewed Vehicles (UxVs) Center of Excellence for air, surface and underwater solutions. This position is based in Dartmouth NS, with work performed in an office and lab environment, along with field assignments that may include time onboard ships. Required competencies include the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Since 1953, Weir has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in LaSalle with operations in Halifax, Lévis, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 460 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.

Requirements

Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
Bachelor’s degree of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent domains.
Must be in good physical condition for measurements and inspections activities including onboard ships alongside or at sea (inshore or offshore), be comfortable using ladders.
Skilled in reading, writing, and speaking English, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels (both in-person and electronically) with peers, supervisors, and clients.
Capable of drafting reports and technical correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Work Experience in related fields is considered an asset.
Willing to learn and undertake new challenges.
High energy and resilient; self-motivated and capable of working unsupervised if needed.
Clear, rational, and logical thought processes.
Capable of participating in a systematic, data-driven problem-solving process.

Responsibilities

Support independent verification and validation trials by planning activities, operating equipment, and recording trial data.
Perform analysis on trial data to prepare trial reports, documenting trials and maintenance activities through technical and procedural writing.
Perform technical and performance evaluations on various RCN systems, including assessing compliance with applicable requirements, coordinating the resources necessary to conduct tests and trials, and liaising with stakeholders involved in the evaluation process.
Plan, monitor and conduct regular maintenance on UxV and test equipment.
Research, procure, and integrate sensors for system upgrades, including the mechanical, electrical, and software aspects required to ensure proper installation, interfacing, and functional integration.
Investigate and design prototype concept solutions for various UxV platforms (e.g., sensor mounting) or shipboard systems for evaluation testing, including CAD design and fabrication through in-house 3D printing or external suppliers.
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.