Hardware Engineer Associate

Standard Job Description

Conducts or participates in the research, design, development, and testing of COTS or custom computing hardware and/or other electrical components. Develops designs for the installation of components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets,workstations, customer facilities, and/or shelters. Plans, directs, reviews and coordinates preparation of project documentation to ensure customer contract and company requirements are met. Prepares specifications, evaluates vendors, and analyzes test reports.

The successful candidate will be called to work based out of CFB Halifax, Stadacona and will be part of the Halifax Class Combat System Integration In-Service Support (CSI ISS) Program.

Functioning within in a multi-disciplined team environment the candidate will be responsible for designing modifications to naval combat systems, land based test sites and training facilities on behalf of the customer. They will be involved in the complete engineering life cycle from specification, design, deployment, test, maintenance and field troubleshooting for systems and capabilities of a high complexity naval combat system.

Basic Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in mechanical, electrical, computer or a related engineering field
• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience
• Equivalent experience/combined education will be considered
• Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplined, fast-paced team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical members of the engineering/management staff and personnel assigned to related work
• 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

Desired Skills

The following skills and certification are considered as assets:• Experience with Software, Systems, Hardware or Maintenance engineering lifecycles an asset
• Experience in a shipyard environment
• Experience with Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Customer
• Familiarity with Windchill is an asset
• Experience with Change Management, Requirements Management, Test and Trials, Security/Safety Engineering, EMI/EMC or Environmental Qualification are an asset.