Obsolescence Specialist

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Obsolescence Specialist. The role involves Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) by managing software application obsolescence, tracking high-level dependencies, and coordinating with stakeholders to mitigate risks. It ensures effective documentation and continuous improvement within defense and aerospace systems.

Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Type: Hybrid (3 days on-site)
 

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Obsolescence Management Plan for software application level obsolescence concerns.
• Investigate, collaboratively define, and develop a centralized list of high level software dependencies for a prioritized list of Configuration Items (CIs) documented in the System Breakdown Structure (SBS). High level software dependencies may include, but not limited to versions of Java supported, version of Operating Software (OS) supported, compute resourcing required (RAM, CPU), special drivers required, hardware required (display size, GPU).
• Investigate, collaboratively define, and develop a centralized list of high level obsolescence information for a prioritized list of Configuration Items (CIs) documented in the System Breakdown Structure (SBS). Obsolescence Information may include, but not limited to the following, software application version up rev cycles, software application patching cycles, upcoming changes to licensing models, obsolescence waivers.
• Attend an engineering artefact (Obsolescence Working Group Support Artefact(s)) or series of engineering artefacts that allow for continuous tracking of high level software dependencies, and obsolescence information within a Collaborative Work Environment (CWE), in accordance with stakeholder formatting requirements.
• Attend Risk Review Meetings and speak to risk of completion and team interdependency of deliverables in that risk review forum.
• Use Integrated Logistic Support Analysis methods to develop strategies to identify and mitigate obsolescence. 

 

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Technologist Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience performing ILS activities.
• Proficient in excel data management, detailed oriented, systems thinking, in-depth knowledge of application licensing methods, expertise in version control and change management, ability to work with and maintain legacy systems, experience in managing relationships with software vendors, and expertise in infrastructure software frameworks, and their deployment (Java, dot net, virtualization technologies).
• Previous experience working with a defense contract is good to have.
• Experience supporting an operational military asset.
• Experience working in or developing Jira Kanban boards desirable.
• Experience with MS Office especially MS Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience with gathering data using Google and AI tools is good to have.
• Knowledge of SAFe principles, what happens during PI Planning, rhythm of Agile delivery, etc is good to have.
• Experience with Confluence, IBM Rational Team Concert (also referred as EWM and RTC) is good to have.
• Any experience with software obsolescence is good to have.