Engineering Planner

About the role

As an Engineering Planner you will be working on programs for mission critical software for the control and analytics of unmanned vehicles and systems.

Lockheed Martin Canada CDL Systems software is deployed globally in Small (SUAS), Medium (Shadow RQ-7), Large (Grey Eagle MQ-1C), and high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) systems as well as surface vehicles and target systems.

As part of the Skunkworks team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge next generation ground control system platforms as well as computer vision and AI applications in the air and on the ground.

We're looking for a Engineering Planner to interact directly with customers, systems engineers and agile development teams.

Primary responsibilities include:

• formulating project budget, schedule and resourcing
• collecting requirements from customers,
• prioritization of work based on product roadmaps and customer priorities,
• validation of features and documentation,
• ongoing customer phone and on-site support,
• status reporting and forecasting,
• metrics tracking,
• working with other cross-functional teams across multiple LM sites,
• driving projects to completion on schedule and within budget,
• identifying and managing risks and opportunities.

This role also supports:

• developing user stories and acceptance criteria for project backlogs
• developing proposals and estimates as well as technical solutions,
• business development activities,
• invoicing, licensing and other financial activities,
• managing export controls and other International trade compliance (ITC) activities,
• other duties that may be assigned by the Project Management Manager or General Manager.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of Engineering (e.g. Computer, Aerospace, Electrical, etc.) or other relevant Science, or equivalent education or experience
• Three (3) years experience managing software projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Good customer engagement skills
• In-depth knowledge of Agile software engineering principles
• Experience in requirements elicitation and developing product architecture
• Good familiarity with formal project management methodologies and tracking tools
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Data Driven product management philosophy

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

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada's trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics - Advanced Development Programs team also known as "Skunk Works", specializing in the development and licensing of vehicle control station software for unmanned systems.