Project Engineer (Reposted)

General Dynamics Missions System International; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Dartmouth, Canada, is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join its A&N Sonar team. The role includes directing engineers, managing project execution, and ensuring all objectives meet requirements, schedule, and budget. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of experience in project engineering, including risk analysis and technical documentation. This position demands strong problem-solving skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development

Total Rewards package including health and dental

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project engineering.
• Experience with requirements development and management.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Direct project-assigned engineers and support personnel.
• Coordinate with leadership to meet project needs.
• Analyze risks and perform corrective actions as required.

Skills

Requirements development

System design

Systems Engineering processes and tools

Technical writing

Problem solving skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions— we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.
• Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!
• Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

Job Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our A&N Sonar team. In this role, you’ll direct project-assigned engineers and matrixed support teams, ensuring seamless execution while supporting the Program Managers with requirements, monitoring cost and schedule performance.

You will collaborate with leadership to align project needs and drive technical excellence. You'll analyze risks, engage with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Engineering, and Contracts. From hands‑on design, analysis, and testing to customer interfacing and technical documentation, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high‑impact solutions.

• Directing project-assigned engineers and matrixed support personnel during project execution
• Coordinating with leadership to ensure that the project needs are met
• Providing technical inputs to, and reviewing technical outputs from subcontractors;
• Delivering project objectives that meet requirements, to schedule and on budget;
• In conjunction with the PM, reviewing project performance on a monthly basis, analyzing risks (technical, cost, schedule), initiating corrective action when required;
• Interfacing with support departments, Supply Chain, Component Engineering, Contracts;
• Communicating and interfacing with customers;
• Performing design, analysis and/or test activities in support of completing the project objectives;
• Documenting analysis, designs and tests (e.g., architecture diagrams, UML diagrams, tech notes, design documents, test plans and test reports) in the format prescribed by standard templates
• Writing formal test cases and execute them to collect formal test results
• Preparing written test reports for submission to the end customer
• Investigating system problem reports and field incident reports; perform root cause and trend analyses
• Providing technical support during higher level integration and qualification testing
• Making presentations of work at design reviews or other types of peer reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience in/with:
  • Requirements development, and system design
  • Requirements management tools
  • Systems Engineering processes and tools
  • Supporting System Integration and System Verification
  • Working in multi‑disciplinary teams
  • Technical writing
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to conduct analysis leading to good conclusions
• Enthusiastic contributor, willing to learn, and takes pride and ownership of work

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [e-mail].

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