Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Weir Canada, Inc.

Halifax NS, Canada

Permanent Full-time, Onsite work

Purpose of Role: Conduct Modelling and Simulation (M&S), Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) and Integration activities for the River Class Destroyer (RCD) project. Weir Marine Engineering supports the RCD Project Management Office (PMO) within the Department of National Defence (DND) Office at the Bluenose building in Dartmouth, NS. The M&S Engineer will also conduct M&S and IV&V activities in support of the RCD Land Based Test Capability (LBTC) Test Program, primarily at the Land Based Test Facility (LBTF) in Hartlen Point, NS.

The M&S Engineer may have the opportunity to support other project activities as required by project demands, including Synthetic Environment Support, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E) activities. This is a full-time, permanent position with a requirement for regular work both in-office and onboard RCN ships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modelling & Simulation (M&S). Conducting performance and behaviour M&S of Naval equipment and threats; Development of environmental models and large-scale scenarios; Integration of equipment models into a synthetic ship; Following Configuration and Data Management practices.
• Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V). Analyzing equipment performance using M&S and live test & trials data.
• Synthetic Environment Support. Development of Software Requirements and performing Software Testing; V&V and Accreditation of the Synthetic Environment and its associated M&S and Analysis tools;
• Technical Documentation. Documenting and presenting technical data for stakeholder review; Articulating and presenting detailed technical arguments when necessary in a manner that is clear, logical and simple.
• Analysis and reporting. Developing and documenting code used for Analysis and V&V; Analyzing M&S results.
• Support to client. Maintaining positive, friendly, collaborative relationships with team members, and internal and external stakeholders. Liaison with subject matter experts, DND customers and suppliers.
• Safety First. Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• 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’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience: Experience in the defence industry or working with Naval systems.
• Soft-Skills: 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.
• Technical: Knowledge in simulation, stimulation, war gaming tools; Experience with data analysis of large datasets and statistical analysis; Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle.
• Desirable: Programming experience, especially in MATLAB, Python or C++; Experience with databases and SQL; Experience using Version Control Software (Perforce, Git).

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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.

Company Background

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. For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page, or http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/

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.