Chief Engineer, Air & Naval

General Dynamics Missions System International; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company specializing in defense systems is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide expert technical leadership for the Air & Naval program execution lifecycle. The role involves collaboration with program teams, ensuring all aspects of the engineering lifecycle are effectively managed. Candidates should have significant Engineering experience, excellent communication skills, and an ability to lead teams. A four-year degree in Engineering is required, and the ability to obtain a security clearance is necessary.

Qualifications

• Significant related Engineering experience on various programs/projects.
• Significant technical and people leadership experience.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent reviews of A&N programs providing expert guidance.
• Collaborate to define and maintain technology roadmaps.
• Support engineering resourcing to ensure program execution.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong initiative to resolve problems

Business acumen

Familiarity with Anti-Submarine Warfare systems

Education

Four-year university degree in Engineering

Post-graduate degree in Engineering

Tools

Computer Operation

HVAC

Power Tools

Job description

Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada (GDMS-C) is hiring for a Chief Engineer for our Air & Naval business. This role you will be responsible for providing expert technical leadership for all aspects of the A&N program execution lifecycle including phase specific measurement, bid and proposal support, system definition and design activities, software / hardware development and system verification and validation. They will be capable of translating short, medium and long-term strategic engineering and business objectives into defined action plans and collaborating with program teams to ensure their realization. The successful candidate will report to the Vice President Engineering with joint accountability to the Vice President Air & Naval Systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct independent reviews of A&N programs providing teams with expert Engineering guidance and support
• Collaborate with business and technology leaders to define and maintain technology roadmaps aligning our capabilities with emerging market needs
• Support engineering resourcing and staffing requirements to ensure programs are executed to planned cost and schedule requirements
• Monitor customer research solicitation for R&D proposing and supporting teams in responding to growth and technology capabilities
• Provide technical guidance during the bidding process and review and assess risk to ensure requirements can be met
• Represent GDMS in direct customer or other stakeholder engagements as required
• Grow the engineering capability within GDMS and provide coaching and mentorship to technical and program resources

Qualifications

• A four-year university degree in Engineering. A post-graduate degree in Engineering is highly desired.
• Significant related Engineering experience on a variety of programs / projects
• Significant technical and people leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong initiative to resolve problems and develop creative solutions
• Business acumen with the ability to comprehend and prioritize the financial implications of decisions made
• Familiarity with Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) sonar systems and underwater acoustics is desirable.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

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Key Skills

• Computer Operation
• HVAC
• Assembly Experience
• HVAC / R
• Service Technician Experience
• Sheet Metal
• Teaching
• Refrigeration
• Ductwork
• Power Tools
• Troubleshooting
• Air Conditioning