Naval Architect Co-op

Naval Architect Co-op Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada Thales Canada is looking for a Naval Architect student for the 2026 Spring and Summer semesters to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy in Halifax, NS. Working closely with the Naval Architects, Engineers, Life Cycle & Materiel Managers (LCMMs), and other technical specialists in the Thales LCMM & Engineering Team, the Naval Architect Student provides technical support to various ships and assets of the Royal Canadian Navy. Key Areas of Responsibility Technical investigation into problems associated with ships equipment and/or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development; Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and supporting baseline documentation updates; Technical data package validation activities including support to physical configuration audits of ship systems and equipment; Support the preparation and updating of design change documentation including manufacturing drawings, installation instructions and test and trials documentation; Prepare documented work scopes suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as Original Equipment Manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers; Conduct detailed naval architecture tasks, including: Requirements analysis; Material compatibility investigation; Research and review of equipment/system maintenance documentation; Failure analysis; Risk and hazard assessments; Weight & moment assessments; Support management of lifting appliance certification and testing; Assure compliance with hull related Classification Society, Naval Ship Code and Polar Code; Minimum Requirements Student enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering Program in a Canadian university, with a focus in Naval Architecture. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with the preparation of technical reports; Microsoft Office Suite; Senior Student in Naval Architectural Engineering preferred, though junior students will also be considered. Physical Demands Predominantly office work; May be required to work in dockyards and onboard naval ships; May be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of naval ships involving bending and twisting. Special Position Requirements Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week; Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia based position. The student will work from the Thales Halifax Office in Burnside, and may occasionally visit DND Facilities and HMC Dockyard in Halifax to attend ships during maintenance periods. Why Join Us? Say HI and learn more about working at Thales click here (https://youtu.be/9aMF4NMhEJo). #hybrid Compensation Reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range: Total Target Cash (TTC) 68,071.54 - 114,964.25 CAD annual. Benefits Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&DD, 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, no vesting period; Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave; Voluntary Life, AD&DD, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability; Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. All accommodation information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Security Clearance 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. Application Details Join to apply for the Naval Architect Co-op role at Thales. #J-18808-Ljbffr