Principal Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager

Aero Career - Aerospace and Defense - Aviation - Defense; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aero Career is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager in Ottawa to lead engineering projects and drive technical proposals in the aerospace sector. The role demands strong networking, data communications expertise, and proficiency in C/C++. This hybrid position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge wireless communications technologies.

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant experience with a degree in STEM or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Eligible for Canadian secret security clearance.
• Understanding of RF communications system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership interfacing with customers and program managers.
• Track and analyze program performance metrics.
• Develop and execute program plans.

Skills

Data communications

Networking design

C / C++ programming

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager

Join to apply for the Principal Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager role at Aero Career - Aerospace and Defense - Aviation - Defense .

Date Posted : 2025-05-12

Country : Canada

Position Role Type : Unspecified

About the Role

Collins Aerospace in Ottawa is a leader in wireless communications networking, developing next-generation HF radios, Software Defined Radio waveforms, and ad-hoc wireless networks. We seek a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team, working under technical leadership as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership interfacing with customers, business development, and program managers.
• Drive pursuits and prepare technical proposals for RFIs and RFPs.
• Set technical direction aligned with business goals.
• Interface with customers to determine project requirements.
• Track and analyze program performance metrics, recommending staffing or schedule adjustments as needed.
• Develop and execute program plans, ensuring projects stay within budget and schedule.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for medium to high complexity programs.
• Lead proposal efforts and represent the company to customers when necessary.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with at least 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• Canadian Citizenship and eligibility for a Canadian secret security clearance.
• Experience in data communications and networking design and implementation.
• Understanding of RF communications system architecture.
• Proficiency in C / C++ programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military and commercial avionics communication systems.
• Knowledge of ad-hoc networking, cryptographic architectures, forward error correction, data-link protocols, and system analysis and modeling.

Eligible for relocation. Please ensure the role type suits your needs before applying.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role, involving onsite and offsite work. Collins Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunities. Apply now to be part of a team redefining aerospace every day.

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