Senior System Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions seeks an experienced Senior System Engineer for their A&N Sonar team in Dartmouth, Canada. This role involves leading systems engineering efforts including system design, verification, and integration while collaborating with technical teams and clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, a relevant degree, and strong problem-solving skills, contributing to innovative solutions for crucial challenges.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development resources and support

Health and dental benefits

Access to pension plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in system engineering.
• Ability to conduct analysis leading to good conclusions.
• Must obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering efforts spanning System Design and Requirements Analysis.
• Develop, document and review system designs, use cases, and requirements documents.
• Lead problem-solving investigations and manage requirement mapping.

Skills

Requirements management tools

Systems Engineering processes and tools

Technical writing

Problem solving

Software Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

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 Senior System Engineer to join our A&N Sonar team.In this role, you’ll lead systems engineering efforts that can span form System Design, Requirements Analysis and SI V&V activities. You will work closely with program and engineering teams, our Subject Matter Experts and customers.You will collaborate with leadership to align project needs and drive technical excellence.

• Develop, document, and review system designs and use cases, define system interfaces, and conduct analyses
• Lead System Integration activities, test plans, cases, procedures and methods for system verification
• Prepare requirements documents and specifications
• Problem solve to understand the cause and effect in complex systems
• Review technical documentation, provide analysis
• Investigate system defects and raise problem reports
• Develop Integration and Test Plans and Procedures, including configuration descriptions and expected outcomes.
• Build, configure, and validate test environments.
• Lead planning and coordinating test activities
• Execute formal and informal test procedures, gather appropriate measures and data, analyze and interpret test data, and prepare test reports
• Identify, investigate and document defects, and verify solutions
• Manage requirement mapping to automated and manual test cases
• Develop and maintain automated test tools and scripts

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
• Understanding of Software Engineering principles
• 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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 [emailprotected] .