About this role
About the Role Weir Marine Engineering is seeking an Electronic 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 hands-on, detail-oriented, with strong practical electronics and instrumentation skills, capable of working effectively in laboratory and shipboard environments. What You'll Do
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, naval platform stakeholders, UxV operators (as applicable), and fellow technologists to implement technical solutions and resolve system issues.
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture. What We're Looking For
- Mandatory: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
- Required: Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent technical training; or relevant hands-on industry experience.
- Required: Practical experience with measurement and control systems, electronic circuits, sensors, signal conditioning, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
- Asset: Previous Experience with RCN is considered an asset.
- Asset: Previous Experience with Uncrewed Vehicles (UxVs) is considered an asset.
- 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). Nice to Have
- Previous Experience with RCN (asset)
- Previous Experience with Uncrewed Vehicles (UxVs) (asset)
- Proficiency in technical writing in English; ability to communicate at all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career development and learning support
- Access to global inclusion networks
- Regional and team-specific benefits
- Sharebuilder scheme
- Wellness programs