Combat Systems Test Engineer

About Leidos Gibbs & Cox Leidos Gibbs & Cox is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States. Since our founding in 1929, 24 classes of combatants and nearly 7,000 vessels have been built to Gibbs & Cox designs. We proudly support military and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally through all phases of marine design, construction, and lifecycle management. Our passion is solving our customers’ 21st century maritime challenges with quality and integrity. Combat System Test & Trials Engineer Position Overview The Combat System Test & Trials Engineer will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing verification, validation, and acceptance trials for the Canadian Surface Combatant — Canada’s first warship program in over 20 years. Working at Irving Shipbuilding’s engineering facility and shipyard in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada as an expat, this role supports the successful testing and integration of complex naval systems to ensure operational performance, safety, and compliance with NATO standards, classification society rules, and customer requirements. This position offers hands-on involvement in land-based, dockside, and at-sea trials while partnering closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, naval authorities, shipyard personnel, and equipment suppliers. Location: This role is onsite in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and candidates available to work onsite full time are preferred. A rotational schedule may also be considered for candidates open to a six-weeks-onsite/six-weeks-remote arrangement.

Test Planning & Documentation Develop and maintain Test & Trials Plans and strategies for ship systems and integrated platforms Define test procedures aligned with NATO standards (e.g., STANAGs) and project requirements Prepare Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and acceptance documentation Execution of Trials Lead and participate in: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Land-Based Testing Harbour Acceptance Tests (HATs) Sea Acceptance Trials (SATs) Builder’s and Commissioning Trials Additional responsibilities include: Coordinating onboard testing activities across multiple systems, including combat systems, propulsion, navigation, and communications Planning for and ensuring safe execution of trials in accordance with naval and regulatory requirements Systems Integration & Verification Verify system performance against specifications and operational requirements Support integration of: Combat Management Systems (CMS) Radar, sonar, and weapon systems Platform systems, including power, propulsion, HVAC, and auxiliary systems Identify deficiencies and support resolution efforts with engineering teams Data Collection & Analysis Collect, analyze, and interpret test data Produce detailed test reports, including findings, anomalies, and recommendations Support root cause analysis and corrective actions Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate with: Shipyard teams OEMs and subcontractors Naval customer representatives Classification societies Additional responsibilities include: Supporting customer demonstrations and acceptance processes Compliance & Standards Ensure compliance with: NATO standards (STANAGs) Naval regulations and safety requirements Classification rules (e.g., Lloyd’s Register, DNV, ABS) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering. Equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 12+ years of experience in: Naval shipbuilding, marine systems, or defense programs Installation, testing, commissioning, or trials of complex systems Experience with surface combatants or military vessels Knowledge of naval systems, including: Propulsion and power generation Combat and sensor systems Integrated Platform Management Systems (IPMS) Familiarity with NATO standards and defense procurement processes Strong