Junior Systems Engineer (New Grad)

Location : Ottawa, Canada

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.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada's capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America.

Voted as Canada's best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This position is Hybrid Ottawa .

Position Summary

Thales is looking to hire a Junior Systems Engineer to complete Systems Engineering (SE) tasks for requirements solicitation and analysis, basic and detailed design activities, systems integration and testing of Electronic systems.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Analyze, define and trace system requirements;
• Assist in the design of electronic systems including : Definition of operational use cases, Definition of system use case, Development of logical and physical architectures, Specify interface exchange requirements and develop interface control documents, Develop Functional block diagrams & cable diagrams and connection diagrams, Define Traceability to system requirements;

Assist in the technical aspects of the competitive procurement process : Provide technical input to the Request for Proposals (RFP) package.

• Analysis and evaluation of RFP responses from suppliers; Assist in the verification and validation of electronic systems;
• Assist in risk management and risk mitigation strategies; Assist in obtaining stakeholder agreement about changes to and management of the system requirements;

Assist in recommending electronic system solution designs that are innovative, scalable, and adaptive.

Support the production of an engineering bill of materials; Support the integration of electronic systems in a multi-disciplinary environment;

Support the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between components.

Develop currency in electronic system best practices, methodologies, initiatives and advancements;

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent education with relevant experience; Eligible to obtain P.Eng or CET.
• Technical / Specialized Knowledge : Experience with electronic and / or mechanical systems
• Considered an asset if you have experience in Software development; Experience in the Systems Engineering Life Cycle; High level of planning, task management, analytical, and time management skills.
• Experience in a systems engineering environment

Special Position Requirements .

• Schedule : In-line with TCDS core hours with travel as required
• Physical Environment : Office / Remote working : 60% / 40%, with a possibility of some lab or field work
• Hybrid position - which a mix of working from home and onsite.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following :

• 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.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process.

Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview.

We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.