In this role, you will:

• Be a technical lead within the Waterfront Electrical engineering section, primarily focusing on supporting both Victoria Class Submarine electrical and electronic systems. 
• Draft, review, and approve repair specifications for submarine maintenance activities.
• Provide mentoring and professional oversight for engineers-in-training and technologists. 
• Assess, document, and communicate risks associated with submarine mission systems such as: Above Water Sensors, Sonar, Command and Control, Navigation, and Communication.
• Be responsive to Program and Project Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment.
• Be the system’s technical lead and provide oversight on complex fault diagnosis activities and system operations involving non-standard line-ups or modified configurations.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and appropriate treatments.
• Ensure lessons from experience (LFE) are collated and recorded in the management system.
• Conduct other duties as necessary or as reasonably assigned from time to time.

The ideal candidate brings: 

• You hold a post-secondary Engineering degree in an electrical, electronics, or applicable discipline (Master’s degree desirable).
• You are licensed to practice in Canada as a Professional Engineer or able to complete such registration within 12 months.

• You have 8+ years working as an Engineer within an applicable discipline. 
• You have 4+ years experience as an electronics engineer in the naval environment (submarine-specific experience is desirable).
• 3+ years experience in mentoring/guiding technical teams desirable.
• Knowledge of Above Water Sensors, Sonar, Command and Control, Navigation, or Communication systems is required.
• Experience in field functional testing of electronic components required.
• Knowledge of Alternating Current systems and power distribution control systems required.
• Control and monitoring system testing experience required.
• Experience with fibre optic applications, cable characteristics, connectors, termination, inspection and testing, an asset.
• Knowledge of uninterrupted power supplies and switching, an asset.
• New construction commissioning or retro-commissioning, an asset.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office suite desirable.

• Proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, meaning that you must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Government of Canada with the final dose at least 14 days prior to your start date
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance