About the role#
Thales is seeking a Naval Architect student for the Fall 2026 term to support Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. Working with the engineering team, you will provide technical support for various naval assets, gain experience in troubleshooting ship systems, and assist with life cycle management activities.
What you'll do#
- Investigate technical problems related to ship equipment and system malfunctions, including failure analysis and solution development.
- Prepare and review technical documentation and support baseline updates.
- Validate technical data packages and support physical configuration audits.
- Prepare and update design change documentation, such as manufacturing drawings, installation instructions, and test documentation.
- Conduct naval architecture tasks including requirements analysis, material compatibility investigations, and risk assessments.
- Perform weight and moment assessments and support the management of lifting appliance certification.
- Assure compliance with hull-related Classification Society, Naval Ship Code, and Polar Code requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Engineering program at a Canadian university with a focus on Naval Architecture (senior students preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Prior experience preparing technical reports.
- Eligibility to obtain authorization for access to information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and the US Export Administration Regulations.
- Ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
Location & details#
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Wilkinson/Burnside office).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Note: The role involves potential occasional domestic travel and may require working in dockyards or onboard ships, which may involve physical tasks such as bending and twisting in machinery spaces.
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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