Electrical Design Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in London, Ontario is seeking a Design Engineering Electrical or C4 Systems Associate Specialist / Engineer. The role involves executing full life cycle design tasks, supporting test planning, and engaging with customers for system requirements. The ideal candidate will have a relevant university degree, a minimum of 1 year experience, and proficiency in tools like Siemens’ Capital. This position includes opportunities for personal development and collaboration in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience.
• Familiarity with IPC / WHMA-A-620D standards.
• Ability to travel and maintain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Execute component / assembly level design tasks.
• Support test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Participate in discussions with customers about Government Furnished Equipment.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills in MS Office

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in a related field

Tools

Siemens’ Capital Enterprise suite

Zuken

Job description

Overview

Design Engineering Electrical or C4 Systems Associate Specialist / Engineer

The Design Engineering role in the Electrical and the C4 (Command, Control, Communications, Computers) Design Engineering team 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 design fit, form, & functionality, ensuring compliance to requirements across the team. Areas of focus is expertise in one of the following domains :

• Electrical : Automotive Power Generation, Storage and Distribution, Automotive Controls of Electro-Mechanical Systems, Automotive Internal and External Lights selection and integration, Power and Data Controllers, Wiring Harness designs including specialty signals types (CANBUS, Ethernet, etc), Vehicle Schematic Development, Alternating Current Devices (Inverters, Battery Chargers, AC Receptacles), and Vehicle Level Software Testing
• 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.
• 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 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.
• For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see : Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).

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
• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Working Conditions

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