Description

Location: British Columbia Remote, 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.

This internship is onsite fulltime in North Vancouver for 8-12 months.

Position Summary

Thales is looking to hire a System Engineering Intern, as part of our Engineering Delivery team. You will support Systems Engineering & Commissioning on site tasks such as day-to-day operation of the Systems Integration, inclusive of Specialty Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Installation Engineering in the resolution of production related issues. You will be supporting the on-site team to deal with design changes and engineering issues brought about by production and commissioning issues. The Systems Engineering Intern will also be supporting Commissioning activities such as inspections and support of system power-on and configuration.

This internship is part of our CILA https://cilaward.ca/ program.
CILA Seize the Opportunity

CILA provides more than just financial support. It's an experience and an opportunity to contribute to a leading defence and security company in a meaningful way and kick start your career in a STEM-related field.

Working in a role relevant to your area of study, you will be a key player in moving relevant projects forward and be active in key industry programs that are at the cutting edge of technology and innovation.

You will also receive mentorship from seasoned industry executives and STEM advisors, participate in networking opportunities, and collaborate on assignments with other CILA Award winners.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Provide Shipyard Systems and Installation Engineering Support Function for assigned NSS projects including:
  • Supporting to solve design issues and proposed baseline changes that arise during production and commissioning, Engineering Change Process Work Items, on-site technical team and working collaboratively with the Ottawa project team, and the Customer in the resolution of production issues as well as support in the verification and validation of electronic systems.
  • Creating high-level conceptual designs, innovative, scalable, and adaptive solutions for changes to ship designs as they arise gaining agreement to top level solution documentation.
  • Ensuring Thales Engineering Data correctly flows down to Integrated Product Team (IPT) members.
  • Assist in risk management and risk mitigation strategies as well as Assist in obtaining stakeholder agreement about changes to and management of the system requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Involved in design projects, specifically electronic and/or mechanical systems.
• High level oral and written communication skills required for report writing, design justification documentation, and interacting with the customer. Experience in the Systems Engineering Life Cycle.
• High level of planning, task management, analytical, and time management skills.
• Enrolled in Electrical/Systems/Mechanical Engineering program in accredited university and currently studying in 3rd year of study.
• Experience reading and understanding mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Physical Environment: Shipyards

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 44,072.00 - 79,864.00 CAD Annual

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.

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 Enhanced Reliability security clearance.