Naval combat systems engineering anchors this full-time, in-office role at Irving Shipbuilding, supporting the River Class Destroyer program. Work across complex defence requirements. The Combat Systems Specialist provides technical oversight for systems serving the Royal Canadian Navy. This position spans design and development, integration, production, testing, evaluation, and final acceptance. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Design for Build, Platform teams, subcontractors, and Navy stakeholders to deliver required capability. Key Responsibilities:





Review subcontractor technical deliverables against requirements Lead resolution of complex system issues Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies Integrate stakeholder inputs across program teams Support planning, scheduling, and system milestones Requirements:

Engineering, Science, or related bachelor’s degree Qualified Engineer designation or equivalent Four to ten years of relevant defence experience Systems engineering, testing, verification, and validation experience Strong stakeholder management and technical problem-solving skills Use naval systems knowledge and engineering discipline to support combat capability from design through acceptance at Irving Shipbuilding.

📌 Naval Combat Systems Engineer (Shubenacadie)
🏢 Irving Shipbuilding
📍 Shubenacadie