Senior Systems Architect

ADGA Group; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Systems Architect to support the integration of Canadian Army sensor feeds. The role involves providing technical support, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with national standards. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and a Professional Engineer License, with significant experience in military command and control systems. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible work policies to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work policies

Maternity/parental top-up

Reservist leave

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Wellness perks

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Systems Architect for Military Command and Control.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in command and control communication and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support and advice to stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Develop test plans, maintain test beds, and establish test procedures.
• Fulfill Scrum Master duties for Large Solution Domain.

Skills

Communication

System Integration

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Professional Engineer License

Job description

The project focuses on integrating all Canadian Army sensors feeds and data within LCSS, enabling the collection, dissemination, processing, and preservation of related information.

Responsibilities

1. Provide on-site support and advice to stakeholders and delivery teams.
2. Participate in and coordinate LCSS verification, validation activities, and sensor integration test events.
3. Engage in national and international standards working groups, routine program meetings, and domain-specific conferences to advance Sensor Integration.
4. Participate in program Large Solution Increment, HQ Domain, and Program Increment events as needed.
5. Offer engineering architectural support for observations.
6. Develop test plans, design, maintain test beds, and establish test procedures for sensor integration capabilities.
7. Maintain technical documentation supporting applications and equipment.
8. Track technical issues and solutions, supporting configuration control and change management.
9. Conduct system audits and gather user feedback.
10. Fulfill Scrum Master duties for Large Solution Domain and HQ Domain.
11. Enhance usability and human-computer interaction of systems and products.
12. Collaborate with software and engineering teams to develop GUIs for embedded hardware or complex applications.
13. Document analysis, design, and testing activities per standards.
14. Support procurement by providing technical specifications and data.
15. Assist in training new EW support staff and support EW change management processes.
16. Design system architecture for communication and information systems within distributed and client/server environments.
17. Identify, analyze, and resolve complex communication and information system issues across platforms and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) or related technical field supporting Land C4ISR (copy required).
• Professional Engineer License within Canada.
• Preference for candidates with Secret level clearance with PSPC/PWGSC.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Systems Architect for Military Command and Control or ISTAR systems.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas: analysis, design, or implementation of command and control communication and information systems, military ISTAR systems, NATO interoperability solutions, or system management solutions.
• Experience in system integration, verification, and validation for hardware and software components in new or existing systems.
• At least 8 years within the last 10 years of experience in preparing technical documents, system specifications, and proposals in IT/engineering fields.
• Strong communication skills for IT frameworks, system engineering directions, and advising senior management; experience leading multidisciplinary teams and strategic planning.

Additional Information

Work-Life Balance: We support flexible work policies, including maternity/parental top-up and reservist leave.

Belong@ADGA: We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster a respectful and valued environment.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, profit-sharing, comprehensive health and dental plans, wellness perks, and employee discounts.