Minor War and Auxiliary Vessel (MWAV) Electrical Engineer

Location : Victoria - 905 Ellery, CanadaIn 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.

• Minor War and Auxiliary (MWAV) Electrical Engineer
• Victoria, BC - Hybrid
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements
• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
• Position Summary
• Thales currently has an Intermediate
• Electrical Engineer
• open to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.In this role, the candidate will be responsible for engineering support of electrical and electronic systems including but not limited to marine electrical power generation and distribution systems, electric propulsion systems, controls and communications systems. This support consists of planning, overseeing and executing engineering tasks within time and cost constraints to meet the Key Performance Indicators in accordance with Thales quality and commercial guidelines
• Key Areas of Responsibility
• Developing and reviewing electrical and electronic system technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance job instructions;
• Performing Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including but not limited to investigating equipment obsolescence and material compatibility issues, and disposal management;
• Providing technical support of deficiencies of equipment or capability;
• Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with electrical system, equipment and / or software issues, including root cause analyses, risk assessments and solution development;
• Manage the preparation of electrical design change documentation including manufacturing drawings, maintenance and installation instructions, and test and trials documentation;
• Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software;
• Conducting electrical load design calculations;
• Preparing Work Packages and cost estimates;
• Preparing documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as Original Equipment Manufacturers, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers;
• Developing engineering plans, processes and procedures related to combat systems as well as ship based software; and
• Defining, developing and maintaining software configuration documentation.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor`s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia, Ontario, or British Columbia, Canada;
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated professional marine work experience within the last 10 years;
• Language : English
• Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard;
• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets;
• Experience working within a defense contract
• Demonstrated project management experience;
• Previous experience of the MWAV MIS (Isherwood) and Work Estimate Action Forms (WEAF) process
• Familiar with project management tools such as Jira
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Language : FrenchIf you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
• Special Position Requirements
• Schedule : 40 hours per weekPhysical Environment : Hybrid position – a mix of working from home and onsite (in office or on board DND ships at waterfront)Travel : Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the shipsThe reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
• Total Target Cash (TTC) $90,000 - $130,000 CAD Annual.
• We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help
• screen and assess applications
• and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.Say HI and learn more about working at Thales#LI-RG1#LI- HybridThales 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.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.

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