Electrical Design Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Ontario is seeking a Design Engineering Electrical or C4 Systems Associate Specialist/Engineer. This role involves executing full life cycle design activities and overcoming design challenges independently. Candidates should have a university degree or college diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and basic MS Office proficiency are essential, along with the ability to travel. This position offers opportunities to work on innovative military vehicle systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience.
• Ability to travel (5% Canada, 5% US & International) and possess a valid passport.
• Must meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space.

Responsibilities

• Execute design tasks while keeping supervisor informed on progress.
• Support test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Participate in discussions with customers on project requirements.

Skills

Basic computer skills in MS Office

Superior oral and written communication

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in a related field

Tools

Siemens’ Capital Enterprise suite

Zuken

Job description

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 for executing full life cycle design activity on any assigned task within the subsystem and taking 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:

Areas of Focus

• 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
• C4: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems: radios/antennas and intercom systems, navigation systems, cameras and electro-optic sensors, video networks, unmanned 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 C4ISR 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% Canada) 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).