Software Engineer
Division: Weir Minerals - NETE
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Onsite
Purpose of Role : Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for a Software Engineer in the Ship Survivability team. This permanent full-time position is based in Halifax (NS) at the Naval Dockyard with teleworking possibilities. Weir operates and manages the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with detachments in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Our team of experts support the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.
Key Responsibilities :
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Evaluation and validation of shipboard equipment performance and compliance to military requirements for the shore-based naval electronic system test ranges;
• Support current team of engineers/programmers with system integration and enhancements to current test range hardware/software suite of tools;
• Develop and improve Graphical User Interfaces and test equipment automation;
• Investigate technical problems with end users and develop custom solutions;
• Test and validate software product with simulated and real hardware signals, including test equipment and ship equipment; and
• Draft technical documentation such as Specifications, User manual & Test plan.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
• Knowledge of classic (C++, Python) and visual programming languages (LabVIEW);
• Knowledge of computer hardware interfaces (GPIB, RS-232, USB, Ethernet, etc.);
• System and test equipment integration (hardware/software);
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details and quality;
• Ability to work as a member of a team;
• Proficient technical writing in English and ability to communicate effectively at all levels with peers, supervisors and clients; and
• General office tools skills (Windows, Excel, Word, Visio).
Education/Experience:
• Diploma or Bachelor degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent);
• 3 years min. related experience preferably in a Testing environment including exposure to instrumentation and/or LabVIEW.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, Special Skills:
• Eligible to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which requires Canadian citizenship and 10 years of residence in Canada (MANDATORY).
Work Environment:
• Diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits package.
• A combination of office and test facility environments, with possibility to work from home;
• Occasionally required to perform work outside or onboard ships;
• Occasional short duration travel to other test locations in Canada;
• Under the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination, new employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless accommodated due to certified medical contraindications, religion, or other prohibited grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
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