System Integration / Test Engineer

About the role

As a system test and integration engineer you will be working on mission critical software for the control and analytics of unmanned vehicles and systems.

Lockheed Martin Canada CDL Systems software is deployed globally in Small (SUAS), Medium, Large, and high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) systems as well as surface vehicles and target systems.

As part of The Skunk Works team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge next generation ground control system platforms as well as computer vision and AI applications in the air and on the ground.

We're looking for a system test and integration engineer to play a critical role in engineering mission critical software for unmanned vehicles. Primarily, system test and integration engineers support the development of these systems by ensuring correctness, consistency, and performance. As well, they act as first line contacts with customers, supporting the integration of our software into their systems. You will work tightly with developers to form a cohesive, cross functional team capable of bringing products from user stories to a tested, polished, final product.

Job Summary / Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality of mission-critical software for control and analytics in unmanned systems.
• Perform exploratory software testing and create, maintain and run test scenarios.
• Learn industry needs and trends to inform new features and product roadmap.
• Hands on work setting up and debugging small UAVs, payloads, radios and other hardware.
• Work directly with customers to integrate our software into their systems. Occasional travel to customer sites maybe be required to support these integration efforts.
• Work with customers to understand system requirements and ensure our software meets those requirements.
• Discover, predict, and diagnose issues in systems.
• Participate in local flight operations to test systems.
• Advocate for consistency and positive user experience. Ensure correctness and usability of software.
• Maintain comprehensive, understandable and useful technical documents.
• Give iterative product demonstrations to stakeholders.
• Provides technical insight and expertise on latest trends/tools in the UxV engineering domain
• Participates in user story and acceptance criteria discussions
• Promotes a strong safety ethic by driving low defect count and system safety considerations

What you bring to the role

Required Skills, Qualification:

• Excel working in a collaborative team environment.
• Be comfortable with Windows and Linux development environments.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with hardware and software systems.
• Basic scripting and programming skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Understand Agile software development process and software testing techniques.
• Experience with software system testing, software quality assurance or systems engineering.

What we offer you

We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
  • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed Mentoring

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada's trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the Lockheed Martin Commercial Engines Solutions team within our world-class facility in Montreal, where approximately 400 employees engage in comprehensive engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, as well as customized engine builds for military and commercial operators.