Senior Validation and Verification Test Engineer

Thales

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn 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 position is hybrid Ottawa Ontario.Position SummaryTo support our growth, the IVVQ team (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Quality Team) is looking to add a Senior IVVQ Test Engineer to their team based in Ottawa. The Senior IVVQ Engineer plays a critical role as part of the Ottawa Engineering team responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of IVVQ activities. Please note that this role will involve office/lab work as well as working at client site(s). Travel will be required.Key Areas of Responsibility
  • Lead an IVV team; Develop estimates; Manage budget and schedule for the IVV domain on a project.
  • Interface with customers and upper management; Work with System Engineers in identifying and analyzing defects.
  • Plan and Execute Test Events; Write test plans and test procedures that will properly verify and validate the product; Develop Test cases; Provide Test Reports and status updates on test activities. Observe test guidelines and Company internal processes.
  • Analyze requirements and contribute to the development of traceability matrices; Raise project issues/risks and track to resolution; Deploy methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary for test activities.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, or other related discipline from a recognized university or college.
  • Experience with IVV component of large or complex projects; Live acceptance trials for land, sea, or air project; Test Case development and execution; either manual or automated; Requirements Analysis and Test Management Tools.
  • Demonstrated test experience in military ground based air defense systems including, but not limited to, radar, tactical data links, Command and Control (C2) systems, and secure voice and data communication systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in radar systems; Experience handling and working on physical systems, products, or equipment; Executing Integration and/or leading Integration Activities.
  • Developing an Integration Strategy/Plan; Monitoring the Integration Activity; Providing reports and status updates; Security, Performance, and Stability testing; Script and Simulation tools development and maintenance; Experience in either a V-model or Agile development environment; Experience with IBM DOORS; Experience with JIRA.
Special Position Requirements
  • Travel is a necessity, can be for Test Events, for training, or for technical meetings.
  • Test sites can be located in difficult-to-navigate areas. This could include shipyards, construction sites, remote wilderness locations. Although infrequent, such sites may need to be used for certain test events. The ability to navigate such sites is a necessity.
  • Minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment in a lab or field environment.
  • Please note that this role will involve office/lab work as well as working at client site(s).
What We OfferThales 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.
Why Join Us?Say HI and learn more about working at Thales .#LI-hybrid#LI-KL1Thales 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.

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