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FMH114100 - Electrical Engineer

@ Fairbanks Morse Defense

Peterborough, Ontario

5+ years experience
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Overview

Fairbanks Morse Defense is hiring an experienced Electrical Engineer to specify, design, and validate electrical subsystems for Naval Handling Equipment programs, from requirements through field support. The role requires a P.Eng. with PEO, at least 5 years of experience, Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, and the ability to obtain a NATO Secret clearance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401k with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyse high-level requirements and translate them into electrical design requirements
  • Design and implement electrical systems and their testability
  • Develop and review electrical tests and analyse verification results
  • Manage testing at third-party test houses and support system testing in the field

Requirements summary:

  • Electrical engineering degree and P.Eng. with PEO
  • At least 5 years of work experience, preferably in electrical field
  • High proficiency in English, verbal and written
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident for over 5 years
  • Eligible for NATO Secret clearance

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planPaid time offParental leaveTuition support
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Employer posting date
2026-09-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-13

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPEO
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyElectrical Engineering
Security clearanceSecret
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Paid training

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Fairbanks Morse Defense

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Mission Critical Performance

Full company description

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) is the leading provider of the highest value equipment for naval defense customers. For more than 100 years, FMD has been a principal supplier of reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and the Canadian Coast Guard. Through its six strategically located service centers and a robust aftermarket team, FMD is able to provide round-the-clock field service and parts support. Additionally, its suite of full lifecycle solutions extends asset life and enables it to run more efficiently. With a growing portfolio of companies under the FMD brand, the company continues to integrate these mission-critical products and innovative service solutions to power marine defense. FMD, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, is based in Beloit, Wisconsin. Learn more about FMD by visiting www.FMDefense.com.

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Other recorded names
  • Fairbanks Morse Defense
Specialties
  • OEM Parts
  • Marine Power
  • Power Solutions
  • Nuclear Power
  • Direct Service
  • and Medium Speed Power System Manufacturing
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Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) is the leading provider of the highest value equipment for naval defense customers. For more than 100 years, FMD has been a principal supplier of reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and the Canadian Coast Guard. Through its six strategically located service centers and a robust aftermarket team, FMD is…

FieldValue
IndustryMachinery Manufacturing
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersBeloit, Wisconsin
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1872
SpecialtiesOEM PartsMarine PowerPower SolutionsNuclear PowerDirect Serviceand Medium Speed Power System Manufacturing
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Job description

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers



Electrical Engineer

Summary

Engineer solutions that support critical naval operations.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of Naval Handling Equipment programs.

In this role, you will help shape complex, mission-critical systems from initial requirements through design, validation, and field support. You will specify, design, and validate sophisticated electrical subsystems, including the high-level requirements for software and hardware system components. Working closely with other engineering disciplines, you will translate system needs into effective, testable electrical designs that meet demanding technical and performance standards.

This is an opportunity to apply your electrical engineering expertise to meaningful programs where precision, reliability, and technical excellence are essential. If you take pride in solving complex engineering challenges and want your work to support vital naval capabilities, we invite you to join Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyses and translates high level requirements and applicable standards into electrical design requirements
  • Liaise with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective electrical design
  • Designs and implements electrical designs to meet requirements including their testability
  • Develops and reviews electrical tests that will provide evidence to demonstrate that the electrical requirements have been satisfied
  • Analyses verification test results against electrical requirement; produces reports and associated documentation
  • Manages testing at third-party test house(s)
  • Supports system level testing at our facility and in the field
  • Supports operations / supply chain as well as quality to address product related technical deficiencies
  • Supports transformation and improvement projects as agreed with the engineering and business leadership
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

  • A recognized electrical engineering degree and license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as a P. Eng.
  • Work experience of at least 5 years, preferably in the electrical field
  • Proficiency in English with a high level of verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with industrial control systems (PLC, HMI), and CAD software would be advantageous
  • Must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada for greater than 5 years.
  • Able to obtain NATO security clearance (Secret Level) through Canadian Contract Security Program.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.



Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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