Ship Test & Trials Lead-System Integration Test Engineer Senior
About the role
Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) is Canada’s most successful Combat System Integrator (CSI) specializing in large, sophisticated integration projects. We take advantage of advanced engineering practices and modern technologies to design, develop and integrate combat systems (CSs). We are seeking employees with exceptional technical skills to become part of our success story. The successful candidate will contribute to our key projects as a member of our Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Cross Product Team (CPT) as follows:
- Lead the development of a shipboard Test and Trials (T&T) program for the Lockheed Martin scope of supply; including Set-To-Work (STW), Shipboard Integration Testing, Harbour Acceptance Trials (HATs), Sea Acceptance Trials (SATs), and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E)
- Responsible for planning and executing activities that drive Initial and Final Acceptance of each Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ship for the Lockheed Martin scope of supply
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the Master Integration and Test Schedule and Integrated T&T Plan
- Responsible for overseeing proper activation and operation of each CSC ship including Command Management System (CMS) and Objective Evidence (OE), and interface/integration with other subsystems
- Coordinate with the Ship Integration Lead for a clean handover of each of Lockheed Martin ‘s combat systems; starting at STW
- Coordinate with the Ship Integration Lead to schedule and deconflict any Preventative or Corrective Maintenance tasks for each CS
- Have the team identify and resolve CS integration issues so that priority defects are corrected to meet testing schedules
- Have the team identify and resolve System Problem Reports (SPRs) so that priority defects are corrected to meet testing schedules
- Review and analyze test results and report findings as necessary for the integration and functional testing
- Reports to the CSC CSs Integration & Test (I&T) Lead. Works with sub-team leads to forward plan the teams’ work
- Works directly with the T&Ts Lead to ensure all staff are working the priorities as identified by the T&T’s Lead
- Oversee the planning and execution of shipboard Regression Testing for all delivered CMS builds
- Coordinate with other specialty engineering leads including Safety, Cyber Security, and Human Systems Integration to ensure testing is comprehensive.
- Responsive to ship identified problems to include specific testing and identifying rectification paths
- Responsible for the Configuration Management (CM) of all CSs installed on ship as approving authority for any change in configuration for Lockheed Martin scope of supply
- Responsible to oversee the conduct of Sub-System Software (SW) Regression testing on delivered sub-system SW providing recommendation for acceptance and further release to ships.
What you bring to the role
Planning
- Coordinate with all support participants involved in ship engineering activities. This includes cross IPT coordination
- Develops a plan to ensure Combat System equipment is properly configured for each test event
- Coordinate test engineering team in data collection and analysis for summary report, problem isolation and problem resolution
- Ensure defects are documented utilizing the problem reporting process. Develops a plan that results in defects being closed and the closures brought to conclusion with CM and QA
- Support Customer familiarization with entire Combat System equipment, maintenance and operations
- Responsible for the continuous management of the ship schedules understanding program priorities of use
- Work closely with other IPTs to effectively manage and coordinate build dates and testing
- Develop a plan with other IPTs for the coordination of Sub-System Set-to-Work
Reporting
- Provide status and metrics to the Integration, Test, and Evaluation CPT Lead as required
- Escalate issues that impact planned test events to senior leadership in real time
- Maintain current metrics for problem reports
- Attend Daily Stand-up to report out on major issues
- Provides recommendation to CPT Lead on steps to improve productivity through process changes or by making staffing adjustments
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or related engineering discipline and 5 years’ experience, or master’s degree in related engineering discipline and 3 years’ experience.
- Must be willing to support schedule including evenings and weekends, as required
- Must have an aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
- Must have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
- Must be able to obtain North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret security clearance.
Additional skills desired for the role
- Experience with shipboard integration and test of a variety of CSs
- Experience with IBM Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) is considered an asset
- Experience with networks and networking tools is considered an asset
- Experience with Agile Scrum methodology is considered an asset
- Familiarity with SW development and test
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with Linux
- Active NATO Secret security clearance is considered an asset.
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
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: Nato Secret