Intermediate Systems Designer

Rocket Lab; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Peterborough is seeking an Intermediate Systems Designer to analyze, design, and implement verification of complex systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and at least 4 years of experience in embedded control systems within safety-critical industries. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team and engage in impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with embedded control systems in aerospace, rail, or automotive industries.
• Good knowledge of civil/military standards: DO-178B, DO-254, DO-160.
• Experience with risk management and compliance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform product-level requirements definition, allocation, and validation.
• Design and analyze system functions focusing on cost, performance, and complexity.
• Manage changes to the technical definition and configuration of products.

Skills

Product-level requirements definition

System function design and analysis

Test procedure development

Risk identification and mitigation

Data management and analysis

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Traceability tools (e.g., DOORS)

MatLab

Job description

Intermediate Systems Designer

Published

02.06.2025

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense

Job field : Architecture and systems engineering

Location : Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 3 years

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

2025-151296

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Job Description

The Intermediate Systems Designer requires advanced formal engineering experience at the level of product or sub-system design, implementation, and verification. Job responsibilities include analysis, decomposition, and refinement of requirements, as well as planning and execution of verification test campaigns. This position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is part of a dynamic team implementing positive change within the organization.

Job Requirements

• Responsibilities :
• Perform product-level requirements definition, allocation, and validation
• Design and analyze system functions focusing on cost, performance, and complexity, including the decomposition at hardware and software levels
• Support and analyze product verification methods and coverage, including assessment of test results for compliance with customer and certification objectives
• Work with system designers and product leads to develop tester requirements, test procedures, test plans, test cases, and test descriptions from the product, hardware, and software specifications
• Manage changes to the technical definition and configuration of products
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Complete other duties as required
• Qualifications :
• Undergraduate Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Minimum 4 years of related experience with embedded control systems in aerospace, rail, or automotive industries with high safety criticality
• Good knowledge of civil / military standards and practices : DO-178B, DO-254, DO-160, ARP-4754A, ARP-4761
• Strong understanding of system design risk management, costs, and drivers
• Experience with traceability tools (e.g., DOORS)
• Must be eligible to meet CGRP or ITAR requirements
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Internet, and email
• Above-average math skills and good communication skills
• Knowledge and skills in data management and analysis (MatLab, scripting, etc) are assets

Workplace Location

2000 Fisher Dr, ON K9J 6X6, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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