Verification & Validation Specialist - NETE

Location: Dartmouth

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Verification & Validation Specialist - NETE
Weir Canada, Inc. / NETE
Halifax NS, Canada
Permanent Full-time, Onsite work

Purpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Test Agent for the IV&V team supporting the River Class Destroyer project. This permanent full-time position is based in Dartmouth (NS) at the Bluenose Building 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.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
 

Learn more about us: http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/

Key Responsibilities:

• IV&V Governance & Documentation: Develop IV&V governance materials, including Standard Operating Procedures, checklists, reports, and supporting documentation.

• Test & Trials Planning and Readiness: Support Land Based Test Facility planning activities, including Integrated Test & Trials Plans, Test Sequence Networks (TSN), Test Indexes, and Time‑Phased TSNs; conduct Technical Document Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.

• Test Execution, Analysis & Reporting: Participate in Test & Trials conduct through observation, analyze Test & Evaluation (T&E) data, review Verification, Validation & Acceptance criteria, and prepare summary reports for all T&E initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement & PMO Support: Liaise with subject matter experts, DND stakeholders, and suppliers; support Project Management Office (PMO) Requirements, Certification & Design meetings and working groups; maintain Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel status through required training.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Security: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.

• Education: Bachelor degree of Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer) or equivalent, or candidates with suitable military experience;

• Mandatory: Familiarity with Systems Verification and Validation techniques, with Integration, Test and Trials techniques;

• Mandatory: Knowledge of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, and Ability to define technical requirements;

• Mandatory: Skilled in reading, writing, and speaking English, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels (both in-person and electronically) with peers, supervisors, and clients. Capable of drafting reports, technical correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Desirable: Familiarity with the techniques of systems engineering and software configuration control applications.

• Desirable: Strong technical and stakeholder capabilities, including familiarity with Requirements Management tools, understanding of Engineering Analysis methods and Simulation/Stimulation/Analysis tools, and experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

• Desirable: Experience in the defence industry or working with Naval systems.

Company Background: 
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 450 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.
Weir offers a 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.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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