Life Cycle Material Manager Technician (Radio Frequency Bearer systems)

ADGA

  • Gatineau, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Company DescriptionADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company. Our core services include value-added program management, agile software engineering development, and integrated security solutions. As an industry partner to the Canadian Government and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for decades, ADGA is actively supporting ongoing and emerging requirements for operational readiness, reconstitution, and modernization.For decades, we have recruited veterans to integrate their unique skillsets and highly specialized training into our workforce and work culture. At ADGA, we are united by our social purpose to create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.ADGA's social purpose empowers us to reinvest in our employees as well as to donate generously to veteran and military family causes in our community.Join our team at ADGA, where we prioritize your success by fostering internal movement and growth in a safe, inclusive and agile work environment. We offer a wide variety of career and developmental opportunities, including the option to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, access to business and technical online courses, and formal education subsidies.Job DescriptionREF: 001ADGA is currently hiring 5+ LCMM Technicians to join one of our largest Defence programs!Tasks include, but are not limited to:
  • Draft, review and/or provide comments on the RF bearer Certification Plans, Certification Reports, Authorization For Use, In-Process Accounting Plans, Production Plans, Security Communication Plans, Key Management and Distribution Plans & Solutions and Site Connectivity Checklists.
  • Provide technical advice on tactical Radio Frequency (RF) bearer systems to guide Mobile Domain (MD) Steering Committee (SC) and MD Architecture Working Group, MD trials, System Management tool capabilities (Planner, Platform, SPEED), and future Tactical Communications technology capability development and planning (including operational requirements, software defined radio standards compliance, radio systems interfaces and interoperability, spectrum interoperability, as examples)
  • Advise on RF bearer system technologies at a level of expertise sufficient to help guide customer on strategy for program execution and project planning.
  • Liaise with client Land Command Support System (LCSS) architects and designers to align RF bearer engineering development with MD requirements. Advise and guide CNRE SPRs, observations, and enhancements.
  • Advise on problem reports, enhancements and associated designs to be considered as part of each next system baseline for RF bearer firmware and the overall roadmap.
  • Advise on work priority to ensure stability and robustness are maintained and high value enhancements are implemented;
  • Participate in and advise on technical investigations for improving LCSS Tactical Communications RF bearer capabilities.
  • Advise and assist on regression qualification activities, participate in qualification testing activities, advise and assist on obtaining Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) / Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) of hardware and firmware, and assist in monitoring progress and SI activities.
  • Provide advice in the field of RF propagation theory and application.
  • Conduct IV&V on technical deliverables including but not limited to Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Control Documents, problem reports, test plan, test procedures and test reports.
  • Assist in representing RF bearer capabilities at MD System level, to include reviewing CR and associated systems engineering activities and providing advice on impact and technical feasibility;
  • Provide advice on R&O activities.
  • Provide LCMM support to RF bearer equipment and systems.
Qualifications
  • Mandatory requirement:
  • must have proof of a College Diploma in Electronics, Computer Technology or a relevant technical field. (to support a Land Command Support System)
  • If former CAF member, would need to demonstrate a minimum substantive rank of Warrant Officer in the Canadian Forces. an QL 6B.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience within the last 6 years in a minimum of 6 of the following criteria:
  • experience using a recognized Process framework or using an LCMM handbook.
  • experience working on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (i.e. SAP) for equipment cataloguing.
  • experience working on ERP for maintaining and developing checklists.
  • experience working on ERP for coordinating equipment distribution.
  • evaluating and providing solutions to deficiencies in Technical Failure Reports (TFR) and Unsatisfactory Condition Reports. (UCR)
  • analyzing Statements of Operational Requirements.
  • reviewing Technical Data Packages.
  • planning and executing equipment demilitarization and disposal.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience within the last 5 years in the preparation of technical documents including requirements, specification, checklists, bulletins, reports, proposals, and equipment disposal plans.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in each of the following:
  • developing briefing notes and presentations to address technical and logistics issues pertaining to equipment.
  • liaising with stakeholders to support the life cycle management of equipment.
  • providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision making of senior management
Additional Information
  • Must hold a valid Secret clearance with PSPC.
  • Will need to work on-site full time (Monday to Friday)
  • Experience with DRMIS is considered a strong asset. (DND uses this system)
Work-Life BalanceWe strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).Belong@ADGAADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.CompensationAbove and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.Comprehensive Benefits and Total RewardsWe offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.

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