Combat System Ship Integration Technical Delivery Lead

About the role

The candidate will be involved in the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Program, including Ship Integration and Design work from CSC Combat Systems. This is a Lead position which will require frequent interfacing across customer, sub-contractor, and internal teams.

The candidate will function in a fast-paced multi-disciplined team environment, and participate in all appropriate Ship Combat Systems Integration (CSI) and Design activities including but not limited to:

• Coordinate and support technical deliverables across Modelling and Arrangements (M&A), Cable Management, Ship Integration Engineering (SIE), Combat System Equipment List (CSEL), Technical Data Package (TDP), and Project Engineering teams.
• Maintenance of a high standard of professional excellence
• Support Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) in sell-off of Combat Systems Ship Integration and Design performance and test requirements
• Attend ISI, sub-contractor, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and internal Lockheed Martin meetings as required
• Resolution of Ship Integration and Design Cross Product Team (CPT) related issues and discrepancies with the customer
• Liaison with respective Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Subcontract Administrators (SCAs), etc. to resolve technical issues in support of Ship Integration and Design work activity
• Support/implement initiatives to improve Ship Combat Systems Installation, Integration and test program efficiencies and minimize rework
• Share lessons learned with peers and co-workers across the organization
• Assist in refining staffing plan and requirements in support of execution of Ship Integration and Design Integration Scope.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or related field
• 10 + years’ combined technical and management experience in a related field
• Demonstrated capability to perform well in difficult or ambiguous situations
• Experience in a shipyard environment
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Aptitude for providing technical guidance and solving challenging problems
• Works well individually or in a team environment
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Naval Combat Systems would be considered an asset
• Ability to acquire North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret Security clearance.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Experience in Ship Platform and Combat systems Design and integration Experience
• Experience in a Shipyard Production environment
• Experience with Shipyard production Quality Control (QC)/Quality Assurance (QA) activity
• Combat Systems TDP Development
• Combat System Cable Management Experience
• Shipboard Damage Control and Survivability Experience
• Ability to work Overtime when required
• Ability to work onboard a Naval Vessel at height and in confined spaces
• Materials Management experience
• Common office administrative software tools experience (Microsoft Office products)
• Planning and scheduling experience (Microsoft Project and/or Primavera).

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 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.