IVVQ Test Specialist - onsite Vancouver Shipyards

Thales Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Location: British Columbia Remote, Canada

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IVVQ Test Specialist

British Columbia - remote

Position Summary

Thales Canada, Defence & Security is engaged in the building of ships for Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) program. To support this project, the IVVQ team (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Quality Team) is looking to add an IVVQ Test Specialist to the Thales team based in North Vancouver. The IVVQ Specialist plays a critical role as part of the Engineering team responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of IVVQ activities. Please note that this role will involve working onsite daily work at our Client's site, Vancouver Shipyards . Extended periods of travel to Victoria are anticipated. Some travel outside of British Columbia may be required. Some ship voyages during test events will be required.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Ability to acquire and maintain Canadian Secret, Controlled Goods, ITAR, NATO Secret and COMSEC security clearances.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Plan and Execute Test Events.
  • Write test plans and test procedures that will properly verify and validate the product.
  • Analyze requirements and contribute to the development of traceability matrices.
  • Develop Test cases.
  • Work with System and Software Engineering in identifying and analyzing defects.
  • Raise project issues/risks and track to resolution.
  • Provide Test Reports and status updates on test activities.
  • Deploy methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary for test activities.
  • Observe test guidelines and Company internal processes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, or other related discipline from a recognized university or college.
  • At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in IV&V or a related field.

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.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in military systems, ship systems and DOORS.

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

Physical Demands

  • 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.

Special Position Requirements

  • Schedule: 40 hours Monday to Friday
  • Physical Environment: Customer Site – Vancouver Shipyards onsite
  • Travel: Travel is potential, can be for Test Events, for training, or for technical meetings.

Why Join Us?

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. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for producing 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, ITAR and 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.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including health, dental, retirement savings plans, holidays, vacation, and other benefits as described in the company materials.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. 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.

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