Defense Technologist

About the Role:
Weir Marine Engineering is seeking a Defense Technologist to join our Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) team in Halifax, Canada. As a key member of our team, you will provide technical support services to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and allied nations on weapon systems and related support equipment.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in system maintenance, repair, and upgrade, with experience in working with missile launching systems and their support equipment. You will be responsible for investigating hardware and software faults, developing technical solutions, and supporting test events. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with other team members to design, develop, and deploy quality solutions that satisfy project objectives and client requirements.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering technologist diploma or BSc in Engineering, with at least 10 years of significant and recent experience in a related field. You must be able to communicate technical concepts to non-experts, both verbally and in writing, and be willing to travel nationally and internationally for periods of one to four weeks, 4 to 6 times per year.

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop independent verification and validation (IV&V) of systems
* Provide training related to supported systems
* Support the development, review, update, configuration management, and distribution of technical documentation

What We Offer:
As a valued member of our team, you can expect a competitive salary of approximately $120,000 CAD per annum, plus benefits, including comprehensive health and dental insurance, a generous retirement plan, and opportunities for professional growth and development. You will also have access to cutting-edge technology and tools, as well as a dynamic and supportive work environment.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for system engineering, we encourage you to apply.

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