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.