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Naval Project Quality Assurance Engineer - NETE
Weir Canada, Inc.
Halifax NS, Canada
Permanent Full Time, Hybrid Work

About the role

Provide Quality Assurance (QA) expertise across modelling, data management, data integration, analysis, and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) services in support of the Royal Canadian Navy. Offer multi-disciplinary engineering and technical services related to the River Class Destroyer (RCD) Naval Combat System. Weir Marine Engineering supports the RCD Project Management Office (PMO) within the Department of National Defence (DND) Office at the Bluenose building in Dartmouth, NS. The Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Quality Assurance Engineer will conduct QA activities across the MBSE enterprise in support of the RCD Program.

The candidate may also support other project areas as required, including Integrated Test Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA), Performance Modelling and Simulation (M&S), Land Based Test Capability (LBTC), and Synthetic Environment Support activities. This is a full-time, permanent position with a combination of working in-office and working from home, if desired.

Since 1953, Weir has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in LaSalle with operations in Halifax, Levis, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 460 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs-more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet's future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient and more sustainable mining.

• Systems Engineering Process Assurance: Defining and enforcing use of standard Systems Engineering modelling template suite and style guide; developing, maintaining, and auditing Systems Engineering Standards and Processes, such as those defined in ISO/IEC 15288:2015, ISO 9001:2015, and NASA-SP/6015; supporting Systems Engineering Lifecycle phase reviews; contributing to Systems Design processes; performing Verification, Validation and Accreditation of developed models.

• Configuration Management: Implementing and supporting Configuration Management and Change Control processes; providing quality oversight for Systems Engineering model and document lifecycle management; developing and tracking key performance indicators and quality metrics in alignment with the RCD Systems Engineering strategy.

• Model Based Systems Engineering: Conducting data capture sessions with members of the operational community; developing and verifying system architecture models within the project's MBSE environment; processing, querying, and analysing complex data sets; application of a disciplined approach and adherence to MBSE Standards and Processes; supporting reviews of subcontractor developed materials; supporting requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification processes.

• Support to client: Maintaining positive, friendly, collaborative relationships with team members, and internal and external stakeholders. Liaison with subject matter experts, DND customers and suppliers.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

We value what you can do-not just where you've been. If you meet the goals of the role, we want to hear from you.

Must-haves:

• Mandatory: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.

• Mandatory: Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Management, or equivalent experience.

• Mandatory: Skilled in reading, writing, and speaking English, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels (both in-person and electronically) with peers, supervisors, and clients. Capable of drafting reports and technical correspondence.

• Desirable: Knowledge or experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard and Configuration Management Standards ISO-10007:2017 and EIA-649C.

• Desirable: Familiarity with data modelling languages and MBSE frameworks such as UML, SysML, DODAF, DNDAF and UAF.

• Desirable: Experience implementing the Object Oriented Systems Engineering Method (OOSEM) using Cameo Enterprise Architecture.

We live our values-we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We're passionate about our purpose-to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world class engineering, materials science expertise and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We're working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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