Lead Systems Engineering Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada seeks an LSE Specialist/Engineer to oversee system and subsystem requirements, design, integration and compliance across the product lifecycle. You will drive MBSE deliverables and support the SEMP planning, ensuring accurate documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/electrical/tactical/weapon systems, budget and schedule development, and the ability to lead teams through gates (SRR to CDR) and

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to give presentations to internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel (5% Canada, 10% US & International) and obtain/maintain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subsystem requirements and ensure designs comply with specifications.
• Lead requirement allocations (Size, Weight, Power, Cooling, Reliability, etc.).
• Maintain requirements traceability to customer requirements and GDLS standards.
• Support subsystem integration into vehicle systems and validate performance.
• Lead Design Maturity Review (DMR) meetings and assess maturity risk.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization & prioritization

Presentation skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Specialist/Engineer P54

The Lead Systems Engineering (LSE) Specialist/Engineer is responsible for overseeing the system and subsystem-level requirements, design, integration, and compliance assessments of our products, ensuring they meet rigorous performance, safety, and operational requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, tactical and weapon systems, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team through the entire product lifecycle from concept to technical data package release. The LSE Specialist/Engineer is responsible for the development and execution of the design engineering process and for the creation of requirements work products such as SPS, SSPS, PDFS, SwRS, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) deliverables.

Key Job Elements

• Lead the development of subsystem requirements in DOORS and/or Cameo for Production and IR&D projects; ensure all designs comply with subsystem specifications.
• Support and document requirement allocations (Size, Weight, Power, Cooling, Reliability, etc.).
• Develop and maintain requirements traceability to customer requirements and internal GDLS standards.
• Contribute to subsystem integration into vehicle systems, supporting testing and validation to confirm functionality, reliability, and safety under various operational conditions.
• Lead Design Maturity Review (DMR) meetings for assigned subsystems and assess maturity risk levels.
• Serve as Technical Liaison between the company, clients, regulatory bodies, and subcontractors.
• Employ MBSE fundamentals and systems engineering practices.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, design documentation, and specifications, ensuring all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Support the development of the System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and SE planning activities.
• Contribute to the Lessons Learned database for active programs regarding systems engineering processes.
• Support subsystem design description development with design engineering teams.
• Lead Systems Engineering activities including DMRs, Gates (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR), TPM, and product deliverables (CDRLs).

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop budgets and schedules.
• Strong technical and analytical ability.
• Product knowledge of the LAV vehicle.
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to give presentations to internal and external customers.
• Must meet anthropometrical size requirements for confined space.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mobility systems and vehicle performance.
• Strong knowledge of cross‑departmental procedures / practices and vehicle design practices.
• Basic understanding of requirements development and system verification processes.
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel (5% Canada, 10% US & International) and obtain/maintain a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.Eng or the ability to obtain a P.Eng.

Working Conditions

• Physical Environment: Office.
• Hazards: NA.

Physical Demands Description

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.