Design Engineering C4 Systems Associate Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is seeking an Associate Specialist to execute full lifecycle design tasks for C4 ISR systems, including radios, navigation, cameras, and wire harness development. You will collaborate with the team to ensure design fit and compliance, support testing, and assist with documentation and vendor interactions.

The role emphasizes engineering processes, CAD tooling, and interaction with customers and suppliers to finalize components and BOMs.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in a related field.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Execute component/assembly level design tasks and keep supervisor informed on progress and issues.
• Support test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Assist with RCCA activities as requested.
• Develop low and medium complexity wire harnesses using CAPITAL.
• Release of commercial components, wire harness routings, and drawings.
• Coordinate with subsystem lead to review supporting documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or college diploma in a related field

Tools

Siemens Capital Enterprise

Zuken

GDLS-C drawing standards

Job description

Associate Specialist

Job Description

The C4 (Command, Control, Communications, Computers) Design Engineering role is responsible to execute full life cycle design activity on any assigned task within the subsystem and take responsibility to overcome design challenges independently. In addition, to be accountable for C4 design fit, form, & functionality, ensuring compliance to requirements across the team. Areas of focus is expertise on one or more domains of Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems: radios/antennas and intercom systems, navigation systems, cameras and electro-optic sensors, video networks, unscrewed systems (UAV, UGV, etc), designing wiring harnesses for such systems.

Key Job Elements

• Execute component/assembly level design tasks while keeping supervisor regularly informed on progress and issues encountered. Ensure all designs are peer reviewed by technical lead or assigned mentor.
• Support test planning, execution, and reporting as assigned under supervision of test lead.
• Support quality and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) related activities as requested.
• Responsible for executing design engineering tasks according to design engineering processes, with a focus on Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems. This includes radios/antennas and intercom systems, navigation systems, cameras and electro-optic sensors, video networks, uncrewed systems, and designing wiring harnesses for these systems.
• Responsible for the development of low and medium complexity wire harnesses using CAPITAL software tool.
• Provide support to the Design Services team for the release of commercial components, wire harness routings, and drawings.
• Collect supporting data for the development of power budgets, Signal Interface Data (SIDs), subsystem architecture, and subsystem functional diagrams. Collect artifacts for assigned subsystems and coordinate with the subsystem lead to review the supporting documentation.
• Participate in discussions with customers related to the definitization of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) for each assigned project. Engage with vendors on the selection and finalization of Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) products.
• Configure Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Line Replacement Unit (LRU) firmware parameters for demonstrations and testing. Manage configuration files and software versions.

Required

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience
• Basic computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Superior oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space

Preferred

Experience acquired through a post-secondary internship or co‑op program in a related field

• Ability to understand and review to GDLS-C drawing standards.
• Expertise in harness design tools such as Siemens’ Capital Enterprise suite or Zuken
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620D, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
• Experience with C4ISR systems on military vehicles
• Eng. or ability to obtain P. Eng designation
• Proficient with GDLS-C processes and products

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description:

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized:

• Computer
• Phone
• Mobile device

Medical Surveillance:

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

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