Verification & Validation Specialist

Verification & Validation Specialist - NETE
Weir Canada, Inc. / NETE
Halifax NS, Canada
Permanent Full-time, Onsite work

Purpose of Role:

Provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) expertise in support of the River Class Destroyer (RCD) Land‑Based Test Capability (LBTC) Test Program. The IV&V Specialist is responsible for executing IV&V activities primarily at the Hartlen Point Land‑Based Test Facility (HP LBTF), with additional activities conducted at the Department of National Defence Bluenose Building in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in direct support of the RCD Project Management Office (PMO).

The candidate may also support other project areas as required, including Integrated Test Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA), Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Performance Modelling and Simulation (M&S), and Synthetic Environment Support activities. This is a full-time, permanent position with a requirement for regular work both in-office and onboard RCN ships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verification & Validation Execution.  Execute Verification and Validation (V&V) activities for systems, software, and hardware. Evaluate test plans, procedures, scenarios, and results to ensure compliance with verification and acceptance criteria. Monitor test activities and identify, document, assess, and mitigate risks and anomalies.  Participate in Test & Trials conduct, including observation of contractor‑led Test & Trials activities.

• Test, Trials, and Evaluation Analysis. Analyze. Test & Evaluation (T&E) data and test results. Conduct evaluation and assurance activities to support objective assessment. Review Verification, Validation, and Acceptance criteria. Prepare summary reports and formal findings for Test & Evaluation activities.

• IV&V Planning, Reporting, and Assurance. Generate IV&V plans, procedures, and reports in support of assigned activities. Provide assurance input to support informed decision‑making throughout the HP LBTC Test & Evaluation lifecycle.

• Test & Trials Planning Advisory. Provide advisory input on high‑level Test and Trials planning and coordination activities, consistent with the IV&V assurance role.

• Test & Analysis Environment Assessment. Conduct independent assessments of test and analysis environments, including test tools, infrastructure, and supporting systems, to evaluate their suitability, integrity, and alignment with Test and Evaluation objectives.

• Technical Documentation Review. Review technical documentation including; System Requirements Specifications; Interface Control Documents; System Design Descriptions;

• Hazard Analysis Reports; Equipment Installation Plans.

• Training and Professional Readiness. Attend internal and external training, as directed, in support of the IV&V scope of work and the Hartlen Point Land‑Based Test Capability (HP LBTC) Test Program.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration. Maintain positive, professional, and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Liaise with subject matter experts, Department of National Defence (DND) customers, and suppliers to support IV&V activities.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Security: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.

• Education: Bachelor degree of Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer) or equivalent, or candidates with suitable military experience such and experience such as Naval Technicians with Duty Technician qualifications or  Naval Technical Officers.

• Mandatory: Familiarity with Systems Verification and Validation techniques, with Integration, Test and Trials techniques;

• Mandatory: Knowledge of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, and Ability to define technical requirements;

• Desirable: Familiarity with the techniques of systems engineering and software configuration control applications.

• Desirable: Strong technical and stakeholder capabilities, including familiarity with Requirements Management tools, understanding of Engineering Analysis methods and Simulation/Stimulation/Analysis tools, and experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

• Desirable: Experience in the defence industry or working with Naval systems.

• Soft-skills: Skilled in reading, writing, and speaking English, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels (both in-person and electronically) with peers, supervisors, and clients. Capable of drafting reports, technical correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Company Background

Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 450 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas. For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page, or http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.