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.

Specific Job Description:

The selected individual will oversee the delivery of the Combat System Technical Data Package (TDP) to the Canadian Surface Combatant Warship Designer. They will need to facilitate the synchronization of intricate technical data across multiple teams. Essential qualities required include robust organizational skills, seamless coordination abilities, and strong interpersonal aptitude. Overall, this role would be an attractive proposition for an engineer seeking a leadership position that harnesses technical expertise, offers professional advancement, and has a tangible impact on significant defense projects.

This role entails the following duties:

• Supervise the entire TDP project and execution of delivery
• Directly manage and harmonize all facets of the TDP, including GFX, DCS, FMS, and Cable components
• Lead a compact team of ship integration engineers (2-5) to carry out the entire spectrum of TDP tasks
• Utilize Jira and conventional Agile project management methodologies to plan, execute, and track TDP tasking
• Efficiently administer processes instrumental in the creation of TDP outputs
• Regularly interact with all vendors to ensure Subcontract Data Requirements List documentation (SDRLs) adhere to specified requirements
• Organize, manage, and conclude Vendor Furnished Information (VFI) reviews
• Consistently engage with both the client and subcontractors to validate TDP data
• Furnish periodic metric and status updates
• Identify and introduce improvements to TDP processes
• Guarantee the production and timely delivery of high-quality TDP products

In summary, this role is pivotal in managing TDP project execution, coordinating diverse technical teams, leveraging Agile methodologies, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of TDP outputs. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are crucial for success in this position.

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

• Degree or diploma in electrical, mechanical engineering, naval architecture and/or combined Combat Systems Engineering experience
• 5-8 years of professional experience
• Experience with Agile methods
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Vendor management experience
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing demands

Desired skills, qualifications and experience:

• Experience with technical data package management
• Experience collaborating with subcontractors
• Experience in the cable engineering domain
• Experience in the military naval domain
• Experience in systems engineering or system architecture within a defense context
• Experience in ship platform and combat system design and integration
• Experience with classification society rules/regulations
• Familiarity with DOORS, Cameo, Clearcase, Clearquest, and Windchill
• Experience with configuration management
• Experience with Microsoft common office tools
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Ability to travel