Engineering hardware Technician
at Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Job Description

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada's capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada's best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This role is in Ottawa

Position Summary

Systems Engineering Technologist

The Systems Engineering Technologist is responsible for supporting Systems Engineering in Lab and in the field.    These Lab projects are largely defined as communication and control systems encompassing RF, digital, network and analog sub systems.  In addition, in the immediate future, the teardown of Lab facilities and projects at the Chrysalis location and the rebuild at the new facilities in the Palladium Drive location

The Systems Engineering Technologist will ensure project work is executed, monitored and controlled in terms of adherence to budget and schedule, risk management, and quality of deliveries.  As required, the candidate will participate in integration or configuration, troubleshooting, verification and validation of subsystems and engineering close-out activities.

The environments the candidate will generally be at the Thales facilities, both at Chrysalis and Palladium Dr, Ottawa, as well as some work at the Gatineau Airport facility.  Normal work will be within a Lab environment.

There will be deployment for field work for installation or support activities.  The field locations can vary depending on circumstances.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The expectations from Systems Engineering Technologist are as follows:

• Ensure all work is carried-out in accordance with company practices and procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed according to Project's integrated master schedule
• Maintain control of integration tools, test equipment and work area.
• Assist in preparation of drawings (electrical and mechanical) as required
• Read engineering documents, schematics, and technical orders to determine faults and methods of troubleshooting.
• Implement and execute system test cases. Analyze and evaluate test results.
• Troubleshoot systems that do not meet requirements.
• Identify installation risks and prepare mitigation strategies.
• Inspect parts for defects.
• Interact with customer technical and non-technical personnel (military and/or civilian).
• Work in a team environment and independently.

Minimum Requirements

• College diploma in a Technical Program or equivalent with relevant experience.
• English essential
• 1 - 3 years experience in a systems engineering environment, ideally in the Defence industry
• Good level oral and written communication skills required for report writing
• Can read and understand electrical, mechanical drawings and technical document
• Hands on experience on troubleshooting, integration and configuration and testing, cabling, network & electronics systems
• Experience in the use of common electrical test equipment, including DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.
• Experience in the use of common hand and electrical tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics systems, RF, networking systems including testing with specialized test equipment is an asset,
• It would be an asset to have knowledge of Canadian requirements for shock and vibration, EMC/EMI, drawing standards and industry design standards.;
• Experience with varied operating systems and technical software such as Labview

Physical Demands

• Onsite work: > 80%, installation and removals, documentation.  Some lifting required.  Some ladder work required.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $36,000– $60,000 -$84,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.