About the role

The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) EPM needs to have the experience, drive and demonstrated capability to lead a team of engineers of multiple disciplines to provide technical excellence and mission success.  The CSC EPM requires excellent leadership skills, including building relationships with team members, direct reports and stakeholders.

The Combat Systems EPM is accountable for overall Engineering and Technology (E&T) technical, cost, and schedule performance of the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project.

The CSC EPM:

• Provides timely and accurate resource requirements (people/skills, tools, infrastructure, …)
• Ensures E&T functional stakeholder engagement in program oversight and cost estimating review/approvals
• Monitors program performance including earned value management and technical progress measures
• Ensures technical and programmatic risks and dependencies are identified, managed and appropriately elevated
• Ensures technical integrity of program products
• Ensures requirements baseline is documented, tracked, maintained, and verified
• Ensures establishment and tracking of key Technical Performance Measures (TPM)
• Tracks maturity of technical baseline and management of technical debt
• Ensures adherence to adequate and appropriately adapted E&T processes
• Supports mentoring and career development of program team
• Proactively communicates with all constituents.

The candidate will participate in engineering activities including but not limited to:

Perform as CSC EPM

• Technical definition and development of the System Architecture
• Performing engineering planning and statusing including Earned Value Management (EVM) activities
• Performing requirements analysis
• Performing trade studies
• Reviewing requirements and requirements allocation
• Performing system architecture, modelling and design, including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Defining and tracking of Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs)
• System integration planning
• Design documentation
• Ensuring the use of systems engineering processes and best practices
• Continuously drives process excellence; focuses on enhancing project execution by leveraging proven processes, sharing lessons learned and adopting best practices from other parts of the business or industry
• Customer interaction, ensuring customer involvement and overall satisfaction.

What you bring to the role

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in software, hardware, systems, mechanical, electrical, electronics engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience
• Equivalent experience/combined education will be considered
• Experience leading technical teams and performing as Technical Director (TD)/Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead or EPM on significant size Naval programs or other defence projects
• Experience with Ship Design, Software, Systems, Hardware or Maintenance engineering lifecycles
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical members of the engineering/management staff and personnel assigned to related work
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
• Have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
• Have a high learning ability
• Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Familiarity with SysML or other object-oriented design methodology
• Familiarity with Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS), CAMEO, Jira, Windchill
• Experience with Agile methods
• Experience with Military Naval domain
• Experience with Sensors, Weapons or Ship integration
• Experience with Change Management, Requirements Management, Test and trials, Security, Safety, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) or Environmental Qualification.
• Experience with Ship Design and Architecture
• Experience with Ship Installation

Language Requirements in Quebec

Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.

What we offer you

We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
  • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed Mentoring

Pay Transparency

At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with all pay transparency requirements and believe sharing pay ranges for open roles can foster a more equitable workforce.

Salary Range

$149,500 – $196,500

About us

Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.

Employee Type

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Security requirement for this role

Controlled Goods Program

Clearance required for role

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