Senior System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is seeking a Senior System Engineer to join their A&N Sonar team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will lead systems engineering efforts, focusing on system design, integration, and verification. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and technical excellence, this role requires a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of relevant experience. The company values innovation and diverse perspectives, providing an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• Experience in requirements development and system design.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering efforts including system design and integration.
• Develop and review system designs and use cases.
• Prepare requirements documents and conduct analyses.

Skills

System Design

Systems Engineering

Requirements Management

Problem Solving

Technical Writing

Computer Networking

Virtualization

Signal Processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada is looking for an experienced Senior System Engineer to join our A&N Sonar team. In this role, you'll lead systems engineering efforts that can span from System Design Requirements Analysis and System Integration Verification & Validation (SI V&V) activities. You will work closely with program and engineering teams, Subject Matter Experts, and customers. Additionally, you will collaborate with leadership to align project needs and drive technical excellence.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, document, and review system designs and use cases, define system interfaces, and conduct analyses.
2. Lead System Integration activities, including test plans, test cases, procedures, and methods for system verification.
3. Prepare requirements documents and specifications.
4. Problem solve to understand the cause and effect in complex systems.
5. Review technical documentation and provide analysis.
6. Investigate system defects and raise problem reports.
7. Develop Integration and Test Plans and Procedures, including configuration descriptions and expected outcomes.
8. Build, configure, and validate test environments.
9. Lead planning and coordination of test activities.
10. Execute formal and informal test procedures, gather measures and data, analyze and interpret test data, and prepare test reports.
11. Identify, investigate, and document defects and verify solutions.
12. Manage requirement mapping to automated and manual test cases.
13. Develop and maintain automated test tools and scripts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in requirements development and system design.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools and systems engineering processes.
• Supporting system integration and verification.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Understanding of software engineering principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct analysis leading to sound conclusions.
• An enthusiastic contributor willing to learn, take pride, and ownership of work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Additional Information:

We believe the unique contributions of each colleague are key to our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing, and reinforcing the impact of our work, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride. We respect diverse opinions and value the lived experiences each individual brings. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Remote Work & Employment Type:

Details to be provided during the application process.

Key Skills:

VMware, System Design, Computer Networking, System Architecture, Windows, Systems Engineering, Virtualization, Requirements Management, Signal Processing, Linux, SAN, DNS

Experience:

Years of experience to be specified.

Vacancy:

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