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Position Summary Thales Canada Inc is seeking a Systems Configuration Engineer (Intermediate) to support Engineering Change and Configuration Management (CM) process across its Development and Naval InService Support (ISS) programs. This role ensures the effective governance, traceability, and integrity of engineering changes throughout the system lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as the primary Configuration Management point of contact, supporting Engineering Change initiatives and contributing strategically to the establishment and maintenance of product baselines. Working closely with crossfunctional teams, the Systems Configuration Engineer will ensure that engineering changes to data, documentation, and system configurations are clearly defined, traceable, controlled, and visible from initiation through implementation. Key Areas of Responsibility Provide Configuration Management and systems engineering support for Engineering Change Management (ECM) processes under InService Support (ISS) contracts, managing the endtoend engineering change process and ensuring compliance with CM policies, standards, and governance frameworks. Ensure system documentation is produced, reviewed, approved, and controlled in accordance with program and regulatory requirements; evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including deviations, waivers, and corrective actions. Assess technical, operational, safety, and supportability impacts of proposed changes; prepare and support Change Control Board (CCB) meetings, including agenda preparation, technical analysis, decision tracking, and recommendations. Maintain accurate and reliable configuration data to support system availability, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, logistics, and program management teams to preserve system integrity while enabling upgrades, defect resolution, and continuous improvement. Drive Configuration Management priorities and best practices through structured governance and continuous process improvement. Support Engineering Change configuration audits (FCA/PCA) and compliance reviews. Provide systems engineering support for fault investigation, defect resolution, and obsolescence management; support root cause analysis and corrective action planning for inservice issues; ensure system modifications maintain compliance with requirements, standards, and safety cases. Support system upgrades, refresh activities, and capability insertions; maintain system specifications, interface control documents, drawings, and asbuilt configurations; liaise with customers, OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams; support ISS contract deliverables, reporting, and performance metrics; contribute to risk management, continuous improvement, and lessons learned activities. Minimum Qualifications Postsecondary degree/diploma in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering, or related discipline; a bachelors degree is preferred. Strong understanding of technical Engineering design change management principles. Proven experience in InService Support or throughlife engineering environments. Intermediate understanding of Configuration Management principles, practices, and standards. Experience with change control processes and Configuration Control Boards. Familiarity with military/commercial CM and documentation related specifications and standards (e.g., ANSI/EIA 649). Familiarity with software PLM tools for managing technical data (SAP, Maximo, Windchill, JIRA). Proven ability to read and interpret drawings; proficiency performing configuration verifications and audits. Preferred Qualifications Postsecondary certification in Engineering or similar technical discipline; a bachelors degree is preferred. 3+ years of work experience as a Configuration Management Specialist in an Engineering environment or experience working on Inservice Support or Capital Projects. Experience working in shipbuilding, naval or aerospace industries. Experience working with PLM software such as Windchill, ARAS Innovator or other PLM systems. Special Position Requirements Schedule: 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. Physical Environment: Onsite and remote in Ottawa or Halifax. Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required. What We Offer Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Shortterm Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and WellBeing program. Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period. Company paid holidays, vacation days and paid sick leave. Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness and LongTerm Disability. Employee Discounts on home, auto and gym membership. Compensation The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between 66,646.80 and 124,407.36 CAD annually. Employment Information Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Fulltime Job function: Information Technology Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing; Defense and Space Manufacturing Location: Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid: onsite and remote) Equal Opportunity and Accommodations 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 upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. 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 the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr