IVVQ Test Specialist

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales Canada, Defence & Security is engaged in supporting the Canadian Army’s Land Command, Control, Communications & Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LC4ISR) systems which enable critical decisions on a daily basis.  Together with industry partners, Thales is building on the existing networks and applications to enhance digitized operations, support communications between joint and allied forces, and monitor and defend against the threats and evolving capabilities of potential adversaries.

To support our growth, the IVVQ team (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Quality Team) is looking to add an IVVQ Test Engineer to their team based in Ottawa.  The IVVQ Engineer plays a critical role as part of the Ottawa Engineering team responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of IVVQ activities.

8-10+ years of experience

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Write test plans and test procedures that will properly verify and validate the product.
• Plan and Execute Test Events.
• Analyze requirements and contribute to the development of traceability matrices.
• Develop Test cases.
• Work with System Engineers in identifying and analyzing defects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience with:
  • Test Case development and execution; either manual or automated.
  • Requirements Analysis.
  • Test Management Tools.

• Demonstrated capabilities:
  • Fluent in English, skilled communicator, both written and spoken.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain Canadian Secret, Controlled Goods, ITAR, NATO Secret and COMSEC security clearances.

• At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in IV&V or a related field.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

Please note that this role will involve office/lab work as well as working at client site(s).  Travel may be required.

Test sites can be located in difficult-to-navigate areas.  This could include shipyards, construction sites, remote wilderness locations. Although infrequent, such sites may need to be used for certain test events.  The ability to navigate such sites is a necessity.

Minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment in a lab or field environment.

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.