Combat System Engineering Specialist for LBTF - NETE

Weir Canada, Inc. Halifax NS, Canada Permanent Full-time, Onsite work Purpose of Role:

Provide expertise in Land Based Test Capability (LBTC) and Facility (LBTF), as well as Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services in support of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). 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 LBTC/LBTF Specialist will review, develop, and integrate mechanical systems, along with conducting IV&V activities in support of the RCD LBTC Test Program, primarily at the LBTF in Hartlen Point, NS.

The candidate may also support other project areas as required, including Integrated Test Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA), Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Performance Modelling and Simulation (M&S), and Synthetic Environment Support activities. This is a full-time, permanent position with a requirement for regular work both in-office and onboard RCN ships. Learn more about us: http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/

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Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 400 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.

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