Test and Trials Specialist - AJISS

Thales • Halifax, NS

82d • $95,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Test and Trials Specialist Halifax- Hybrid Regulatory Compliance Requirements Ability to acquire and maintain Canadian Secret, Controlled Goods, ITAR, NATO Secret and COMSEC security clearances. Position Summary Thales Canada, Defence & Security is engaged in the maintenance of ships for Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) program. To support this project, the IVVQ team (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Quality Team) is looking to add a Test and Trials Specialist to the Thales team, to be based in Victoria. The Test ad Trials Specialist plays a critical role as part of the Engineering team responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of IVVQ activities. Key Areas of Responsibility Please note that this role will involve extended periods of work at client sites; mostly in Victoria or Halifax. Some travel outside of British Columbia/Nova Scotia may be required. Some ship voyages during test events will be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline from a recognized university or college or in lieu of a degree, a combination of relevant work experience and/ or education as equivalency.
• At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in IV&V or a related field.
• Previous Experience with: Test Case development and execution; either manual or automated.
• Requirements Analysis.
• Test Management Tools.
• Demonstrated capabilities: Fluent in English, skilled communicator, both written and spoken.
• Attention to Detail.
• Ability to acquire and maintain Canadian Secret, Controlled Goods, ITAR, NATO Secret and COMSEC security clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in military systems.
• Ships or shipbuilding
• Marine systems
• System of systems engineering and integration
• Core network
• Applications
• Experience handling and working on physical systems, products, or equipment
• Experience Testing or performing verification ships
• Experience with IBM DOORS

Responsibilities

• Plan and Execute Test Events.
• Write test plans and test procedures that will properly verify and validate the product.
• Analyze requirements and contribute to the development of traceability matrices.
• Develop Test cases.
• Work with System and Software Engineering in identifying and analyzing defects.
• Raise project issues/risks and track to resolution.
• Provide Test Reports and status updates on test activities.
• Deploy methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary for test activities
• Observe test guidelines and Company internal processes

Benefits

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level