Senior ILS Engineer

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering the ILS Engineer supports logistics, product support, and reliability activities throughout the program lifecycle, including analyzing engineering changes, coordinating spares and technical data, preparing estimates, and performing FMECA analyses. This role also develops training and publication source materials, supports obsolescence and lifecycle management, ensures compliance with logistics requirements, and contributes to proposals, reporting, and process improvement., * Analyze engineering change documentation to determine applicability and scope of effort on logistics support activities

• Coordinate logistic support program activities in the areas of spares, technical data, field and in-house modification programs as requested
• Finalize and/or generate requested task/man-hour estimates for review and approval
• Conduct Failure, Mode, Effects, and Criticality Anlsysis and prepare reports using parts count and parts stress methods
• Prepare training material for all levels of maintenance and operator training
• Prepare source data for technical publications
• Prepare Recommended Spares Parts Lists and support equipment lists
• Work with customers to provide technical data packages to support various contracts (including MTBF calculations, part life cycle management, and test data records)
• Work with engineering to support obsolescence management
• Provide regular status and progress reporting to management
• Update existing or prepare new procedures to document processes
• Support bid and proposal efforts with preparation of technical input and estimates for ILS, product support and reliability areas
• Work with, and in some cases coordinate, a team of engineers and technicians to complete a project or projects
• Ensure compliance with all project logistics requirements
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

• A degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent years of experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in integrated logistic support
• Experience in developing ILS and LSA plans
• Knowledge of DND LCMM and Supply Support processes would be an asset
• Knowledge or familiarity with the creation and maintenance of technical manuals would be an asset
• Effective technical report writing skills including collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data for varied audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills for independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions
• Ability to manage multiple technical assignments
• Highly effective customer service & communications skills
• Proven team player in a multifunctional and changing technical environment
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel & PowerPoint as a minimum

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work with industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
• Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
• Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
• Maternity and Parental leave top-up
• Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 150 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%., Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.