Subsystem Acceptance Lead

Test Engineering
- Halifax, NS
- 15849BR

**About the role**
- The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Integration Test and Evaluation (IT&E) Subsystem Acceptance Lead will report to the Acceptance Lead and be responsible for planning and executing an effective subsystem acceptance strategy
- This role will be responsible for reviews and approvals of all vendor acceptance related documentation (Verification Cross-Reference Matrices (VCRMs), plans, reports, etc.)
- This role will manage the traceability and linkages of vendor VCRMs to the customer specification in Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)
- This role will manage the Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) delivered by the vendors and will support V&V conferences with the Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI)/ Project Management Office (PMO) customer
- This role will be the primary acceptance authority for vendor First Article Acceptance Tests (FAATs) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).

**Specific Responsibilities include**:

- Coordinating with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to plan and execute a consistent, coherent, and effective subsystem acceptance strategy
- Review/approval/management of vendor acceptance related Vendor Document Requirement Listings (VDRLs).

**What you bring to the role**
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
- Five+ years of technical experience in a related field
- Integration and Test (I&T) experience including VCRM and customer acceptance experience
- Vendor management experience
- Strong negotiating skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrate an honest, open, respectful, team oriented, positive attitude
- Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to lead through change and ambiguous circumstances.

**Additional skills desired for the role**
- Detailed knowledge of I&T processes
- Acceptance/Sell-off experience with Customer
- Experience in reviewing/acceptance of vendor documentation
- Agile work environment experience
- Familiarity with JIRA and Windchill an asset.

**What we offer you**
- We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:

- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:

- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring

**About us**

**Equal Opportunity Statement**
- Lockheed Martin Canada is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.

**Employee Type**
- Full Time

**Vacancy Type**
- Permanent

**Clearance required for role**
- Nato Secret