Senior Systems Engineer

Searidge Technologies Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in aviation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to innovate and improve airport operations. In this hybrid position, you'll collaborate with experts to design solutions ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in system integration and development, strong analytical skills, and expertise in Windows, UNIX, and Linux environments. Competitive benefits and a supportive growth culture make this an excellent opportunity.

Benefits

Educational budget

Telus Health EAP

Catered lunches

Birthday Off

Fitness Allowance

RRSP Matching

Carryover vacation

Annual Office Retreat

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in managing systems development and integration projects.
• Must be eligible for government-level security clearance.
• Strong knowledge of OSI model, TCP/IP protocols, DNS, and DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Define solution requirements and specifications with stakeholders.
• Install, configure, and test operating systems and application software.
• Monitor and test application performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Systems development

Networking fundamentals

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Windows

UNIX

Linux

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title:Senior Systems Engineer

Industry: Technology / Aviation

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Headquarters: Ottawa, Ontario

Job Level: Technical Level 3

Salary Band:$97,232 to $145,848

About the Job

Searidge Technologies, a global leader and preferred partner for Remote Tower and Digital Airport solutions is currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer who is ready to work in a fast pace, dynamic environment. It is a high‑energy position that requires a winning can‑do attitude. Reporting to the Vice President of the PMO, the successful candidate will demonstrate superb technical competency, work closely with the Chief Architect and Lead Developers to design and deliver innovative technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of airport operations while ensuring the highest levels of security.

As a Senior System Engineer at Searidge you will be collaborating with a team of experienced engineers who are spearheading innovation and change to be at the forefront of technology in Aviation. We promote a culture of continuous development and improvement to foster growth and opportunity for advancement within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Work with project stakeholders to define solution requirements and specifications.
• Install, configure, and test operating systems, application software and system management tools at the project site.
• Support Solution Architects to enable them to specify the system design, development, and deployment requirements.
• Monitor and test application performance, troubleshoot, propose solutions, and work with developers to implement bug fixes.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define and manage product requirements, prevent scope creep, and make Change Order recommendations.
• Write and deliver technical, operating and training documentation in compliance with QA processes.
• Researching new hardware and software solutions as well as methods to improve system performance.
• Act as a change agent in continuous improvement initiatives and the development of formal methodologies.
• Participate in multiple projects concurrently in diverse global markets.
• Support ongoing and future sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Computer, Software, Systems), or a strong technical background delivering complex computer‑based solutions. Preferred expertise in IT, Computer Systems Engineering, or Systems Engineering and Analysis.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in managing and delivering systems development and integration projects, with a focus on mission‑critical, real‑time, or online systems in high‑stakes environments.
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, government‑level security clearance, demonstrating a clear understanding of confidentiality, compliance, and risk management in secure environments.
• Proven track record of successfully managing project delivery, from inception to deployment, while meeting timelines and quality standards.
• In-depth experience working across the V‑Model development lifecycle, with a focus on systems engineering processes and verification/validation activities.
• Extensive expertise in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows, UNIX, and Linux‑based environments, ensuring robust and stable system performance.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including OSI model layers, TCP/IP protocols, DNS, and DHCP, with the ability to apply this knowledge in real‑world networking scenarios.
• Solid grasp of software production and project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with business goals.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to rapidly learn new technologies, solve complex technical issues, and manage multiple tasks with precision.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a track record of balancing competing priorities and delivering results under pressure.
• Ability to travel internationally for multiple weeks, up to 30‑40% of the time; mainly United States for this role, but occasional travel to UAE, Western Europe, APAC could be included.

Why Searidge?

Searidge Technologies is an innovative technology company working in the mission critical world of aviation. As a pioneer and global leader in Digital Tower and Advanced Airport solutions, our team is on the forefront of technology and driving change in how aircraft and vehicles in the vicinity of an airport have been traditionally managed.

As a member of the Searidge team, you will be part of exciting industry firsts, encounter challenging problems, be exposed to a variety of internal functions, and encouraged to learn, grow and expand both professionally and personally.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation, a respectful and positive work environment where creative solutions, empowerment, and collaboration to achieve our shared goals are part of our corporate DNA.

Work Hard / Play Hard

Investing in You

Competitive benefits package

• Telus Health EAP
• Education budget

At Searidge, we value our people, and we know that a great workplace is about more than just the work, it's about the experience.

Benefits

• Catered lunches (lunch club)
• Birthday Off
• Fitness Allowance
• RRSP Matching
• Carryover vacation
• Annual Office Retreat