Senior Radar Systems Engineer Primary Surveillance Radar(PSR)

at  NAV Canada

Job Posting Title
Senior Radar Systems Engineer Primary Surveillance Radar(PSR)
Job Category
Systems Engineering
Language Requirements
English / Anglais
Flexible Work Agreement Type
Posting End Date
2024-07-09
Job Grade

PIPSC-4

Pay Range
$123,506 - $155,150
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager, Radar Systems Engineering, the Senior Systems Engineer (PSR) participates in the planning, organizing, leading, and performing work involved in the areas of system requirements, specifications, acceptance tests, performance analysis, configuration control, modification, design enhancement and deployment of Surveillance system related to the Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR). Provides technical expertise on hardware and software issues related to CNS systems including, but not limited to Surveillance.
Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure system safety is maintained within the ATC radar system domain.
• Responsible for planning, specifying, testing, evaluating, land procurement of ATC radar systems.
• Provide expert advice and support to surveillance team, stakeholders, and other business units related to the ATC radar systems.
• Work in partnership with management, software architect, system engineers and governance groups in requirements management, analysis, design, integration, testing, and life cycle support of radar and companion systems.
• Perform, and lead analysis of problem reports and determine root cause, development of work around, recommendations and/or implementation of solutions.
• Create, review, management, and execution of test plans, suites, cases, and scripts related to radar systems.
• Create, analyze, review, and manage system requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely response to critical service and project requests.
• Review and perform land use analysis related to radar systems.
• Participate and lead in projects, procurement assessments of varying complexity.
• Participate and lead working groups related to the ATC radar surveillance domain.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in engineering with eligibility for certification as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the technology space supporting safety or mission critical systems.
• Asset: 5 years of work experience in working with Air Traffic Control surveillance systems or equivalent.
• Asset: 2 years of work experience working directly with primary surveillance radar technology.
• Experience in the development of specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Experience in the design, development, procurement, implementation and life-cycle management of radar systems or electronic systems incorporating RF, Microwave, Signal Processor, and embedded computer.
• Experience in working and leading a multidisciplinary team of system development professionals with emphasis on analysis, design, user experience (UX), standards, integration, testing, implementation, and radar systems.
• Experience in using electronic measuring instruments such as protocol analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience in establishing contracts and monitoring the contractors’ performance.
• Experience in leading SAFe daily stand-up, iteration, and PI planning

Knowledge:

• Current and in-depth knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, standards, practices, and technology in the field of ATC Surveillance systems, data communications and computer systems.
• Detailed knowledge, in the design, theory of operation of radar systems, and their associated subsystems.
• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, techniques, and practices in the field of electronics, radio propagation, electromagnetic interference, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC).
• Knowledge of Canadian and International, organizations, regulations and standards related to the operation of radars used for air traffic control.
• Knowledge of radar adaptations and siting requirements, issues, and resolutions.
• Knowledge related to mitigating surveillance interference caused by the presence of Wind Turbines/Windfarms.
• Knowledge of NAV CANADA organization, business practices and principles
• Have a working knowledge on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Abilities:

• Ability to plan, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate proposals related to feasibility studies, design concepts, testing, implementation and life-cycle management of safety critical systems and software for radar systems.
• Ability to create, document and execute test plans, cases, and scripts for software and system changes.
• Ability to adapt a radar systems is an asset.
• Ability to provide expert advice, coaching / guidance, and opinions related to radar systems.
• Ability to develop, evaluate and implement engineering standards and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and as an affective team leader.
• Ability to write and evaluate specifications, technical reports, proposals, presentations, and safety reports.
• Ability to set priorities, to adapt to changing priorities, to work under minimal supervision, to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the development team, and to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Skill in professional discussion with internal/external stakeholders, management, vendors/consults, and industry related to projects, tasks, and products.
• Skill in the use of root cause analysis related to issues to software, systems, and process.

Personal Suitability:

• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationship with team members, colleagues, management, suppliers, customers, and external organizations.
• Show initiative, integrity, reliability, good judgement, and positive attitude.
• Values quality, safety, and efficiency
• Resilient and openness to change.
• Effective team leader and mentor.

Working conditions:

• Occasional travel is required.
• This position is based at Ottawa Technical Services Centre but may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.
Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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