Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to maintain and develop a repository of weapon system models for Defence Research and Development Canada. The candidate will have to document, verify and validate existing or new models. There will also be the possibility of participating in the acquisition, analysis, and reduction of experimental data.

Work environment

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is the national leader in defence and security science and technology. As an agency of Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), DRDC provides DND, the Canadian Armed Forces and other government departments as well as the public safety and national security communities, the knowledge and technological advantage needed to defend and protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures in the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the development, design, implementation and realization of mathematical models of physical phenomena.

Experience in writing technical documents.

Experience in software application development.

Programming experience in languages such as Visual Basic, C, C ++, C # or FORTRAN.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of analytical and experimental techniques related to aerodynamic characterization.

General knowledge in stochastic simulations of physical phenomena.

General knowledge in flight dynamics.

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze complex technical problems.

Ability to develop and implement solutions to complex technical problems,

Ability to interpret needs in order to formulate, perform and analyze the results of an experimental plan.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing scientific and technical information.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Effective interpersonal relationships;
Sense of responsibility;
Judgment;
Adaptability;
Have a positive attitude towards the military, its role and its functions.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION

Master's or PhD degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics engineering.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Work experience in the design and realization of mathematical models of physical phenomena in Matlab or Simulink languages.

Experience in developing and conducting experiments and analyzing data.

Experience in the execution of studies in science and technology with potential applications in the field of defense.

Experience in publishing results of technical and / or scientific work.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge in radar system, seeker, inertial navigation system, satellite navigation system.

Knowledge in data processing from sensors (force, pressure, deformation, displacement, radar, etc.).

Knowledge in principles of ballistics.

Knowledge in guidance and control of a weapon in flight.

Knowlege in military equipment (platforms, weapon systems, soldier system, etc.).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing and able to travel inside Canada and abroad;

Must be willing and able to spend 2-3 weeks outdoors to conduct field measurement campaigns in Canada and outside Canada, as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Candidates must meet and maintain the above noted condition of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to written tests, interviews, situational exercise, Public Service Comission tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.