Senior Systems Integration Engineer

Work in Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ADGA is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer in Ottawa to support a new C-UAS initiative. You will design, integrate, and deliver complex defence systems bridging operational requirements with technical solutions, ensuring secure deployments.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and senior architects to align designs with enterprise goals, standards, and performance criteria. This role requires a strong background in C4ISR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• P.Eng. designation in a Canadian province required.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience as a System Engineer on Military C4ISR systems.
• 8+ years in system integration, verification, and design of ISTAR/C4ISR domains.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary IT/Systems teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop C-UAS use cases and integration solutions aligned with requirements.
• Participate in national/international standards groups and events.
• Develop integration strategies for LC5ISRT C-UAS capabilities.
• Design, develop, and maintain verification and validation procedures.
• Review software for performance, reliability and security.
• Document architectural decisions and integration patterns.
• Collaborate with senior architects to align designs with EA goals.
• Assist in selecting software tools and platforms for integration.

Skills

Systems integration

C4ISR

Security standards

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Tools

COTS tools

Job description

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We are excited to partner with ADGA to attract top talent for Senior Systems Integration Engineer. This job posting is a new position within our organization.

Job Description

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ADGA is seekinganexperienced Systems Integration Engineer for an immediate opportunity to support an upcoming initiative focused on the development of a new Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems capability. This position will play a key role in designing, integrating, and delivering complex defence systems.

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

Tasks Include

• 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 (WG), program meetings, and domain-specific conferences to support the evolution of C-UAS capabilities;
• Develop and maintain integration strategies for Land Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Target Acquisition (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 intermediate-level designs with enterprise architecture goals; and
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of software tools, frameworks, and platforms suitable for C-UAS component integration.

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:
• System integration, verification, and validation of hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom-developed) within new or existing systems
• Real-time or distributed systems environments
• 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 andmaint inaSecret(Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.
• The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly.Consultants willbe requiredto hold a ControlledGoods clearance and Insurance.
• Familiarity with aviation, uncrewed aerial systems, and robotics domains to support integration planning aligned with operational requirements is considered a strong asset.

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