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OSI Maritime Systems

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Hardware Engineering - Sr. Mechanical Engineer - P4

OSI Maritime Systems · Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Full-timeOn site10+ yrsCA$104k–CA$125kListed as no visa sponsorshipDefense and Space Manufacturing
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In short

The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads the design and development of marine navigation and bridge systems for naval and commercial markets. They are responsible for ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and budgetary requirements while mentoring junior staff and overseeing qualification testing.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering12+ years engineering design experience8 years naval/subsea/marine industry experienceNATO secret security clearanceProduct certification testing to civilian and military standShipbuilding codes and standardsMechanical design of COTS and military-grade hardware

ALSO MENTIONED

Vibration and shock design for shipboard environmentsFinite element analysis (ANSYS Workbench)SolidWorks

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess over 12 years of relevant design experience, including at least 8 years in the marine or naval industry. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a NATO secret security clearance and proficiency in mechanical design standards and testing.

About the employer

OSI Maritime Systems

The Leader in Naval Integrated Navigation & Tactical Solutions

OSI Maritime Systems is a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions designed for naval and maritime security operations. The company develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, integrated dived navigation systems for submarines, and C2 systems for small craft. OSI currently has 27 naval customers from around the world with over 1000 warships and submarines operating with its world leading integrated navigation and tactical solutions.

INDUSTRY
Defense and Space Manufacturing
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
1977
HEADQUARTERS
Burnaby, British Columbia
SIZE
201-500on LinkedIn
OFFICES
4 on LinkedIn
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2 roles

KNOWN FOR

WECDIS (Warship ECDIS)Integrated Navigation & Tactical SystemIntegrated Bridge Navigation System

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Questions about this role

Is this OSI Maritime Systems role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists CA$104,000–CA$125,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 10+ years.

The posting, in full

Who are we? At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

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Who are we?

At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is part of the engineering team that develops marine navigation and bridge systems for OSI’s government and naval markets that offer market leading performance and reliability, minimize production costs and are maintainable over an extended lifecycle. The Senior Mechanical Engineer 4 leads and executed the mechanical design.

What You'll Do

  • Leads detailed studies, experiments, research and tests in contributing to the design and development of navigation and bridge system products to established codes, standards, drawings, specifications and customer requirements, for both commercial and military customers
  • Leads the mechanical design effort based on COTS, military grade products and customized solutions which includes the approval of parts and components
  • Writes and maintains Company’s mechanical engineering standards and best practices
  • Trains and mentors Mechanical Engineers on Company’s mechanical standards and best practices
  • Approves elements of the Company’s parts database
  • Interprets, analyzes, and approves hardware requirements, hardware design documents, and ensures the proposed solution meets the stated requirements
  • Prepares and approves written plans, calculations, designs, specifications and material lists
  • Leads and reviews technical tasks requiring accuracy of calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed methods
  • Provides design information and guidance to support personnel and, occasionally to suppliers, in preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.
  • Ensures that designs meet system, customer and budgetary requirements and are compliant with industry and government standards
  • Clearly communicates technical and design documentation to other departments
  • Through the application of Engineering expertise and analysis, ensure mechanical designs are optimized for manufacturability, weight and cost. Work closely with Production to understand, develop, and refine assembly drawings and instructions.
  • Conducts and provides technical support during qualification testing. Perform engineering tests such as thermal cycling, vibration and shock testing, in the environmental test lab for both qualification and design verification testing. Design mechanical tests and test fixtures. Document and analyze results. Write formal test reports.
  • Initiates and approves engineering change request (ECRs)
  • Follows and promotes workplace operating and environmental, health and safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Accountable to ensure that the mechanical design is adequate to meet project requirements
  • Authority to approve project designs and documents
  • Applies judgment and makes decisions to solve routine and complex issues

What you'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Applied Science or equivalent and 12+ years of direct engineering design/analysis experience, including a minimum of 8 years in the naval/subsea/marine industry. Master of Engineering/Applied Science and Professional Engineer/ Chartered Engineer designation is desirable
  • Must obtain and maintain NATO secret security clearance
  • In-depth knowledge of product certification testing to civilian and military standards
  • Proven mechanical aptitude and ability to analyze and solve hardware problems
  • Familiarity with MS Office Suite and SharePoint
  • Working knowledge of peripheral equipment, test, diagnostic and measuring equipment
  • Ability to thrive as a leader and member of a Project team
  • Organized, able to handle multiple projects and prioritize workload
  • Experience implementing shipbuilding codes and standards for example: Lloyds Rules
  • Ability to lead design in a strategic manner taking into consideration reliability, ease of manufacture, and cost
  • Experience with the following is desirable:
  • Design for vibration and shock for shipboard environments (ie MIL-S-901D/MIL-DTL-901E, MIL-STD-167).
  • Design for assembly and manufacturing.
  • Failure mode avoidance, such as DFMEA and design for Six Sigma.
  • Design for cooling of electronics.
  • Design for harsh climatic environments and corrosive environments
  • Design of plastic, cast, sheet metal, machined and welded parts
  • Design for Human Factors, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Ingress Protection (IP)
  • Finite element analysis, thermal, structural and dynamic
  • Computational fluid dynamics for thermal analysis
  • Familiarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD and FEA (ANSYS Workbench highly preferred)
  • Familiarity with naval platform environment
  • Marine design codes such as DNV and ABS
  • Structural design codes for aluminum design (Aluminum Design Manual) and steel design (AISC 360-10 or similar).

Why work for OSI?

  • Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
  • Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee driven development program.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, RSP, vacation and a healthy work-life balance environment!

If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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