About the role#
This Electrical Engineering CO-OP position supports critical engineering activities for the Royal Canadian Minor War and Auxiliary Vessels program. You will work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists to gain experience in marine engineering, regulatory compliance, and naval sustainment. This is a full-time, paid internship starting in Winter 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineers in analyzing defects, compiling technical information, and supporting progress toward resolution.
- Organize, validate, and improve the accuracy and usability of technical documentation and TDP information.
- Support the collection and organization of data during onboard or documentation investigations.
- Contribute to the preparation and coordination of documentation for Engineering Changes, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Use approved systems to maintain accurate and traceable records of engineering and maintenance activities.
- Gather and relay technical information between Thales teams, ship staff, and external partners.
- Help prepare records and reconcile documentation with vessel status to support certification requirements.
- Provide coordination assistance to ensure engineering information is available for work execution.
- Develop knowledge of naval sustainment practices.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor of Engineering program with a focus on Electrical Engineering at a Canadian university.
- Proficiency in English.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level.
- Eligibility for a Controlled Goods assessment.
- Ability to use a personal vehicle for travel or ship visits as required.
- Preferred: Experience preparing technical reports, Jira, or Drafting/AutoCad software.
Location & details#
- Locations: Mill Bay, BC; Victoria, BC; or Halifax, NS.
- Modality: Hybrid (office and home, with occasional work onboard ships).
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Term: Winter 2027.
About Thales
Thales operates as a public company focused on defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity. The firm develops technology for critical environments including cloud systems, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. It maintains a presence in 68 countries with a workforce of over 65,000 people. The organization is based in Meudon, France.
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