Aerospace Quality Engineer – Software & Compliance

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Ottawa, Halifax, Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada in Ottawa, Halifax, or Calgary seeks an experienced QE Specialist to join our Quality team. You will lead QA efforts across development and sustainment, ensuring AS9100 and related standards are met, while coordinating with engineering and supplier quality teams.

You’ll drive audits, corrective actions, and quality improvements, guiding project teams through reviews and risk assessments to strengthen product quality and compliance in a regulated defence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years in engineering or software development.
• At least 1 year in a quality assurance role.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100.
• Experience supporting software and systems development within a regulated aerospace or defense environment.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills; ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-contract quality support, including estimating QA effort and contributing to proposal documentation.
• Prepare and implement project-specific QA plans and contribute quality inputs to project documentation.
• Act as the quality lead for assigned projects, ensuring AS9100 and other standards compliance.
• Interface with the DND TAA and customer quality representatives during software audits.
• Conduct independent process and product audits, identify non-conformances, issue corrective actions, and track to closure.
• Serve on CCB and MRB; support design reviews and configuration audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Product Support to embed quality across development, sustainment, and supply chain.
• Monitor formal test activities for adherence to approved plans and procedures; support certification and compliance.
• Lead and participate in project and quality review meetings; set agendas and document actions.
• Lead quality-related reviews, investigations, and root cause analyses; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use data and statistical analysis to monitor quality performance and identify trends.
• Report quality metrics during quality forums, project gates, and leadership reviews.
• Engage in proactive risk identification and mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Quality mindset

Auditing

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Tools

DOORs

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada in Ottawa, Halifax, or Calgary seeks an experienced QE Specialist to join our Quality team. You will lead QA efforts across development and sustainment, ensuring AS9100 and related standards are met, while coordinating with engineering and supplier quality teams.

You’ll drive audits, corrective actions, and quality improvements, guiding project teams through reviews and risk assessments to strengthen product quality and compliance in a regulated defence