Design Engineering Mechanical Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Ontario seeks a Design Engineering Mechanical Systems Engineer/Specialist. The role involves executing full life cycle design activities, ensuring compliance with subsystem requirements, and supporting engineering design tasks. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least one year of experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to work in a team environment. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $92,400 annually, with additional benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits

Employee profit-sharing

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience required.
• Previous experience in mechanical designs and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in GD&T principles and application.

Responsibilities

• Execute full life cycle design activities on assigned tasks.
• Support test planning and execution under supervision.
• Provide design support for 3D modeling and technical data packages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in a related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

NX CAD

Job description

Design Engineering Mechanical Systems Engineer/Specialist

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2025
Requisition ID: 4325
Job Category: Engineering
Career Level: P54 - Specialist
Remote Work Options: Onsite
Clearance Type: Ability to obtain

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.
The Design Engineering Mechanical Systems Engineer/Specialist opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $60,000 to $92,400 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

Job Description

The Design Engineering Mechanical Systems Engineer/Specialist role is responsible to execute full life cycle design activity on any assigned tasks within a subsystem and take responsibility to overcome design challenges independently. In addition, to be accountable for design fit, form, & functionality, ensuring compliance to requirements across the team. Areas of focus involves expertise on one or more of the following domains:

• Hull Additions: Stowage, Covers, Guards and Access Panels (CGAP), Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems (AFES), Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC), Windshield and Washing Systems, Seats, Workstations, and unique interior mission equipment
• Hull Structures: Doors, Hatches and Grilles, Hull Structures, Vehicle Lifting/Tiedown/Towing/Recovery, Trunnion Lug Systems, complex component structures
• Propulsion: Power Pack, Engine, Transmission, Cooling, Fuel and related systems, conventional and/or electric/hybrid systems
• Survivability: Kinetic threats, CUAS, CBNR, signature management, mine blast modeling and simulations using LS-Dyna, threat/material characterizations and model development, support human survivability system development (i.e. EA seating), associated testing and integration of technologies into the system level mine blast protection solution, standard and specialty testing (i.e. material characterization, mine blast, IED, drop tower, etc.)

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 assigned design engineering tasks within areas of focus
• Provide engineering design support to Design Services department to support 3D modelling and technical data package (TDP), (i.e. engineering drawing) creations.
• Responsible to ensure assigned designs have full adherence to drawing standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, weld requirements, design for manufacturability, machining, surface treatments, material requirements, and overall design quality.
• Provide input data (such as load factors, acceptance criteria, material allowables, constraints, etc.) to support Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations on assigned systems (including: structural analysis, off-road mobility analysis, fatigue/durability analysis, shock and vibration, peer reviews, test data analysis, etc.). In addition, may be required to perform low to medium complexity FEAs.
• As requested, provide guidance and resolution to mechanical/technical/design issues related to the team including corrective actions required for improvement/resolution.

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Previous experience in mechanical designs and principles of Engineering trade-offs
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• 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 Restrictions for confined space

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience acquired through a post-secondary internship or co-op program in a related field, especially applied knowledge of welding technologies, materials properties and selection as applicable to large metallic structures
• Proficiency in NX CAD environment
• Proficiency in GD&T principles and application
• Knowledgeable in structural analysis techniques

Working Conditions

Physical Conditions and Hazards: The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

1) Physical Environment: Office

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.

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

Computer

Phone

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)

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [emailprotected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.