Electronic Technologist for Naval and UXV testing – NETE (CCS26-11)
Weir Canada, Inc.
Dartmouth NS, Canada
Permanent Full-time, hybrid work (office/remote)
About the role:
Weir Marine Engineering is seeking an Electronic Engineering Technologist to join our Electronics Measurement and Control group. This role supports the engineering team in the development, installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic equipment and Measurement and Data Acquisition Systems deployed aboard naval vessels.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on, detail-oriented technologist with strong practical electronics and instrumentation skills, capable of working effectively in laboratory and shipboard environments. Responsibilities include supporting the integration, verification, and sustainment of measurement and monitoring systems deployed aboard naval vessels and, on occasion, Uncrewed Vehicles (UxVs).
The position is primarily based in an office or laboratory environment, with regular field assignments aboard ships, occasional support to UxV activities, and short travel to external test sites.
Learn more about us:
What we do at Weir/NETE
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.
What you’ll bring
1. Measurement & DAS Support: Support the installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Measurement and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) deployed aboard naval vessels and, when required, Uncrewed Vehicles (UxVs). Assist in system commissioning, signal verification, and hardware validation activities.
2. Electronics & Instrumentation: Apply practical electronics knowledge to assemble, test, repair, and modify electronic equipment and instrumentation subsystems. Perform hands-on diagnostics using test instruments and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnection drawings.
3. Field Testing & Commissioning: Conduct shipboard dockside and at-sea trials, including sensor installation, cable routing verification, signal integrity checks, and operational validation of measurement systems. Support testing activities involving UxVs when required. Document system performance and test results.
4. Data Collection & System Verification: Operate data acquisition systems to collect, verify, and organize measurement data during trials. Support engineering analysis activities by ensuring data quality and completeness.
5. Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, naval platform stakeholders, UxV operators (as applicable), and fellow technologists to implement technical solutions and resolve system issues.
6. Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
7. Mandatory: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
8. Required: Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent technical training; or relevant hands-on industry experience.
9. Required: Practical experience with measurement and control systems, electronic circuits, sensors, signal conditioning, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
10. Asset: Previous Experience with RCN is considered an asset
11. Asset: Previous Experience with Uncrewed Vehicles (UxVs) is considered an asset
12. Preferred: Proficiency in technical writing in English and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with peers, supervisors, and clients; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Why join Weir?
We live our values—we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose—to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world class engineering, materials science expertise and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
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Benefits
13. Competitive pay
14. Career development and learning support
15. Access to global inclusion networks
16. Regional and team-specific benefits
17. Sharebuilder scheme
18. Wellness support for you and your family
19. Collaboration with global teams
20. Study support
(CCS26-11)