Lead, Systems Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in Montreal seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead an Integrated Product Team. Responsibilities include managing technical, cost, and schedule execution of engineering programs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering, a minimum of 10 years' experience, and strong leadership and analytical skills. Applicants must be eligible for Controlled Goods Program and security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience.
• Deep knowledge of the IPMS system.
• Eligibility for Controlled Goods Program.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and manage cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ensure technical, cost, and schedule accountability.
• Represent engineering organization with major customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem Solving

Innovation

Change Management

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Tools

JIRA

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About your next Challenge as a Chief System Engineer:

The Chief Systems Engineer is responsible for leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT) ensuring technical, cost and schedule execution of the Engineering content of the RCD program. The position requires flexibility to manage multiple customer requirements (cost, schedule, technical capabilities), while using analytical and strategic skills to guide the engineering team to successful program deliveries of customer needs. A key part of this role is to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries and ensure programs are smoothly transitioned to production and deployment phases. The Chief Systems Engineer must be able to interact with Division peers, Sector, Segment and Corporate technical leaders and diverse customers.

What will you do:

• Build, lead and manage the cross-functional engineering IPT dedicated to the ongoing advancement of the program.
• Technical, cost and schedule accountability for technical project execution. Manage contract change and all phases of the portfolio from capture to sustaining.
• Management of engineering staffing demand and allocation of resources
• Planning and execution of product development, from product definition through production transition to meet portfolio goals and objectives.
• Decision maker for high level / high impact engineering technical issues.
• Develop and support a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Maintain a climate of fostering a high level of employee motivation, performance, and commitment. Oversees staffing plans and reviews work plans and schedules for each phase of a project in accordance with time limitations and funding.
• Represents engineering organization with major customers and stakeholders.
  

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• Minimum of 10 years experience
• Deep knowledge of the IPMS system and its adjacent supporting Control and Instrumentation System.
• Fluent in job assignment using the JIRA tool.
• Knowlegeable of MAPPS’ engineering processes.
• Great communicator.
• Leadership – exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Innovation – displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas.
• Change Management – develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance’ prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

·Must be eligible for registration with theControlled Goods Program;

·Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.

·Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.