Senior Systems Integration Engineer

ADGA Group Consultants Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit-sharing plan

Health & Dental

Telemedicine service

Perkoplis 5,000+ perks

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Job summary

ADGA Group Consultants Inc. is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer (C-UAS) to support a new Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems capability.

The role focuses on designing, integrating, and delivering complex defence systems aligned with enterprise architecture and military needs. You will bridge operational requirements with technical solutions, leading integration strategies, standards participation, and verification activities across LC5ISRT domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Software, Computer, Systems, Electrical, or a related technical discipline).
• P.Eng. designation in a Canadian province or territory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop C-UAS use cases, technical requirements and integration solutions aligned with operational requirements;
• Participate in national and international standards Working Groups, program meetings, and conferences to support C-UAS capabilities.
• Develop and maintain integration strategies for LC5ISRT C-UAS capabilities;
• Design, develop, and maintain procedures for verification and validation of components and system integration;
• Review and ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, and security standards;
• Document architectural decisions, integration patterns, and technical specifications;
• Collaborate with senior architects to align designs with enterprise goals;
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of software tools, frameworks, and platforms for C-UAS component integration.

Skills

Systems engineering

C-UAS domain knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Software, Computer, Systems, Electrical)

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Job description

ADGA is seekinganexperiencedSystems Integration Engineer (C-UAS)to support an upcoming initiative focused on the development of a new Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability.

Thispositionwill play a key role in designing, integrating, and delivering complexdefencesystems.

You will bridge operational requirements and technical solutions, ensuring that C-UAS capabilities are effective, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture and military needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop C-UAS use cases, technical requirements and integration solutions aligned with operationalrequirements;
• Participate in national and international standards Working Groups (WG),programmeetings, and domain-specific conferences to support the evolution of C-UAScapabilities;
• Develop andmaintainintegration strategies for Land Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Target Acquisition (LC5ISRT) C-UAScapabilities;
• Design, develop, andmaintainprocedures for verification and validation of components and systemintegration;
• Review and ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, and securitystandards;
• Document architectural decisions, integration patterns, and technicalspecifications;
• Collaborate with senior architects to align intermediate-level designs with enterprise architecture goals; and
• Assistin the selection and evaluation of software tools, frameworks, and platforms suitable for C-UAScomponentintegration.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering(Software, Computer, Systems, Electrical, or a related technical discipline)
• Must hold a valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in a Canadian province or territory
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience as a System Engineer on Military C4ISR systems. (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience including analysis, design, and/or implementation of solutions in one or more of the following areas:
• Command, control, communications, and information systems within distributed or client/server environments
• System management solutions (tools and processes) for communication and information systems and/or ISTAR systems
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in:
• Systemintegration, verification, and validation of hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom-developed) within new or existing systems
• System lifecycle management for communication and information systems or ISTAR systems
• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in Information Technology, Information Management, or engineering domains
• Demonstrated experience:
• Communicating IT frameworks and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Providing expert advice and recommendations to support senior management decision-making
• Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT systems, frameworks, and strategies
• Conducting strategic, operational, and tactical planning aligned with organizational objectives

Additional Information

Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain andmaintainaSecret(Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.

The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly.Consultants willbe requiredto holda ControlledGoods clearance and Insurance.

Familiarity with aviation, uncrewedaerialsystems, and robotics domains to support integration planningaligned with operational requirementsis considered a strong asset.

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Our recruitment systems include artificial intelligence–enabled tools; however, AI is not used to screen, evaluate, or make decisions about applicants for this role.

Unless otherwise stated, all job postings reflect a current vacancy at the time of publication.

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.

ADGA Group is a Canadian-owned defence and security company that provides integrated, mission-critical technical solutions to Government and industry, specializing in C5ISRT, simulation and training, cyber and infrastructure security, and program delivery.

With nearly 60 years of experience, ADGA supports federal clients and Canada’s intelligence and enforcement agencies through embedded teams, advisory services, and full project execution, applying deep operational expertise and innovation to strengthen national safety, resilience, and sovereignty.

Guided by a strong social mandate, the company creates meaningful employment for veterans of the CAF and RCMP and other professionals committed to public service, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and agile workplace that supports career development, professional growth, and impactful work across Canada. Learn more about ADGA .

Working with ADGA

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service.

Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture.

Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events.

For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Put your experience towork for Canada’s readiness.

Join teams in delivering trusted solutions in mission-driven environments that support Canada’s defence, security, andresilience.