Intermediate Systems Designer

Rocket Lab; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Systems Designer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your advanced engineering experience to design and implement product and sub-system solutions. Your responsibilities will encompass defining requirements, analyzing system functions, and supporting verification methods. This position offers a chance to contribute to critical projects in high-stakes environments, particularly in aerospace and automotive sectors. If you're passionate about system design and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with embedded control systems in aerospace or automotive.
• Good knowledge of civil/military standards like DO-178B and DO-254.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate product-level requirements and manage changes.
• Design system functions focusing on cost, performance, and complexity.

Skills

Requirements Definition

System Design

Risk Management

Data Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

DOORS

MatLab

Word

Excel

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

1. Responsibilities:
2. Perform product-level requirements definition, allocation, and validation
3. Design and analyze system functions focusing on cost, performance, and complexity, including the decomposition at hardware and software levels
4. Support and analyze product verification methods and coverage, including assessment of test results for compliance with customer and certification objectives
5. 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
6. Manage changes to the technical definition and configuration of products
7. Identify and mitigate risks
8. Complete other duties as required
9. Qualifications:
10. Undergraduate Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
11. Minimum 4 years of related experience with embedded control systems in aerospace, rail, or automotive industries with high safety criticality
12. Good knowledge of civil/military standards and practices: DO-178B, DO-254, DO-160, ARP-4754A, ARP-4761
13. Strong understanding of system design risk management, costs, and drivers
14. Experience with traceability tools (e.g., DOORS)
15. Must be eligible to meet CGRP or ITAR requirements
16. Proficient in Word, Excel, Internet, and email
17. Above-average math skills and good communication skills
18. 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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