Naval Architect Intern/Co op - Halifax

Thales
Halifax
Workplace: HybridInternshipCAD 45,000 - 65,000 annuallyFunction: OtherEducation: bachelorsSkills: []

Support Thales’ Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy as a Naval Architect student in Fall 2026. Work with Naval Architects, engineers, and LCMMs on troubleshooting ship-system issues, validating technical data packages, and updating technical documentation. Assist with design-change documentation, creation of work scopes for external quotes, and detailed naval architecture tasks such as requirements analysis, failure and risk assessments, and compliance with hull-related codes.

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Naval Architect Intern/Co op - Halifax

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Job Summary

Support Thales’ Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy as a Naval Architect student in Fall 2026. Work with Naval Architects, engineers, and LCMMs on troubleshooting ship-system issues, validating technical data packages, and updating technical documentation. Assist with design-change documentation, creation of work scopes for external quotes, and detailed naval architecture tasks such as requirements analysis, failure and risk assessments, and compliance with hull-related codes.
Location: Halifax
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Internship
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical support to ships and assets by troubleshooting technical issues with ship systems and equipment.
  • •Perform technical investigation including failure analysis and solution development.
  • •Prepare and review technical documentation, update baseline documentation, and validate technical data packages via physical configuration audits.
  • •Support design change documentation such as manufacturing drawings, installation instructions, and test/trials documentation.
  • •Conduct naval architecture tasks including requirements analysis, material compatibility investigation, failure analysis, risk/hazard assessments, weight & moment assessments, and compliance with hull-related classification and code requirements.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 45,000 - 65,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalHsaLife InsuranceAd&dCancer CareTravel AllowanceEmployee AssistanceWell-beingRetirement SavingsRrspDcppTfsaPaid HolidaysPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Student enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering program in a Canadian university with a focus in Naval Architecture.
  • •Ability to provide direct or indirect access to technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or US EAR (eligibility/authorization required).
  • •Eligible or able to obtain authorization for controlled information access, including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
  • •Interested senior student in Naval Architectural Engineering (junior students also considered).
  • •Prior experience preparing technical reports.
Education:Bachelor's in Naval ArchitectureCanadian University
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office Suite

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Canadian NATO Secret

Company Brief

Thales
Designs and delivers advanced systems and services for aerospace, defence, security, and digital identity and cybersecurity markets, serving government and commercial customers worldwide.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2000
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