## AJISS Program Engineer – ElectricalApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Halifax
- John Savagetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R

Location:
Halifax
- John Savage, 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.Halifax, N.
S., (CAN.), HybridPosition SummaryThales Canada, Defense & Security has a vacancy for a Program Engineer
- Electrical to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy, mainly the AOPS and JSS In-Service (AJISS) Program.
As part of the AJISS Engineering team, the primary role of the Program Engineer – Electrical is to support the Coastal Support team and the Service Delivery team with the management of defects for the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) and Joint Support Ships (JSS). The role also supports the greater Engineering and Supportability Teams with various activities such as margin management, creation of Deviations & Waivers or surveys onboard the ships while alongside.
The role may also be called upon to support the Minor War & Auxiliary vessels (MWAV) program. Activities would include the same support in terms of support to defect rectification and surveys but also involved the development and implementation of Engineering Changes.Regulatory Compliance RequirementThis 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 ResponsibilityAssigned tasks are to be completed in accordance with Thales quality and commercial guidelines, contracted time and cost requirements. This includes but is not limited to performing the following:
* Developing and reviewing electrical and electronic system technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance job instructions.
* Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with electrical system, equipment and/or software issues, including root cause analyses, risk assessments and solution development.
* Preparing documented work scopes associated with Defect investigation/resolution, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers.
* Developing and/or approving technical Work Instructions.
* Coordinate with other Thales staff (Mechanical, Combat Systems, Hull Engineering and Naval Architecture staff) and/or Subcontractors to achieve the agreed outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities.
* Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software.
* Conducting electrical load design calculations.




* Support Engineering Team for Engineering Change process.Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering.
* Registered as a Skilled Engineer in Nova Scotia, Canada.
* Minimum 5 years of demonstrated professional marine work experience within the last 10 years.
* Language: English (Essential).Preferred Qualifications* 8 years of demonstrated professional marine work experience within the last 15 years.
* Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.
* Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets.
* Experience working with a defense contract.
* Demonstrated project management experience.
* Familiar with project management tools such as Jira.
* Language: French (Desirable as a first or second language, with English second or first).Special Position Requirements* Schedule: 40 hours per week.
* Work

Location:
Hybrid: Will be required to work from the Thales office or the dockyard (about 80% of the time) and home (about 20%).
* Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships.Pay TransparencyThe anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is $85,000 to 120,000 CAD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.AIWe 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

📌 AJISS Program Engineer – Electrical (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Thales Group
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality