Sr. Systems Integration Engineer (Remote out of Halifax area)

OSI Maritime Systems; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee development program

Work-life balance

Job summary

OSI Maritime Systems in Halifax is looking for a Sr. Systems Integration Engineer to develop marine navigation and bridge systems. This role involves coordinating testing, integration tasks, and managing technical risks while working in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering, 5 years of experience, and excellent skills in communication and engineering principles.

Benefits include health coverage, a supportive culture, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience with 3 years in Systems Engineering.
• Experience in defense or government domain, preferably in naval ship sector.
• Strong knowledge of marine navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop integration and test concepts for RFQs.
• Select and evaluate hardware and software for integration.
• Manage technical risks and project schedules.

Skills

Engineering experience

Systems Engineering

Marine electronics

Excellent communication

Network design

Safety engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physics

Eligible for Professional Engineer registration in Canada

Tools

Requirements management tools (DOORS)

Job description

Who are we?

At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world‑class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

The Sr. Systems Integration Engineer is part of the engineering team that develops marine navigation and bridge systems for OSI’s government and naval markets. The Sr. Systems Integration Engineer plays a critical role in the development of the overall system requirements’ design and definition for OSI’s complex products. The Sr. Systems Integration Engineer will execute various system engineering functions throughout the life cycle of the project. The incumbent has experience in working with various organizations and system components (software engineering, hardware engineering, integration and test, production, manufacturing and logistics) and can take on the technical lead of a project.

Responsibilities

• Develops integration and test concepts, and generates technical proposal material in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ) in these areas;
• Selects, prototypes, evaluates, and recommends hardware and software for addressing component‑level and system‑level integration and test problems;
• Supports the project teams in maintaining the physical condition of the OSI integration and laboratory test facilities, by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting & maintaining equipment; raising repairs and requisitions for replacement;
• Authors/Reviews System Integration and Test Plans, Procedures and Reports;
• Author/Review artifacts with significant integration impact, particularly Interface Control Documents, Installation Guidance Documents, and artifacts surrounding the verification of supplier specifications;
• Authors/Reviews System Integration and test specific Systems Engineering Process, under supervision of the Systems Engineering Process Authority;
• Contributes to internal design reviews, particularly Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, including:
  • Reviews existing and upcoming designs for potential operational vulnerabilities and problems;
  • Reviews existing and upcoming designs for potential violations of design‑for‑test and design‑for‑supportability;
• Attends/Leads internal readiness reviews, particularly Production Readiness Reviews, Integration Readiness Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews;
• Attends/Leads customer acceptance events, particularly Factory Acceptance, Setting to Work, Harbour Acceptance and Sea Trials Acceptance Events;
• Develops and recommends corrective actions for system problem reports;
• Supervises/Executes validation of technical publications as it pertains to the build of the system;
• Trains/Supports Service Engineers and Technicians to facilitate follow on builds from first article;
• Manages scope of work, schedules work, estimates effort and costs, and identifies technical risks; effectively communicates status on a regular basis to management;
• Works in both a team environment and independently with minimum supervision.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Physics, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience; eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada an asset
• 5 years’ engineering experience, Minimum 3 years’ experience in Systems Engineering; Experience in marine electronics and integrated bridge systems a significant asset; experience in defense or government domain preferably in naval ship sector a significant asset
• Proven track record in the timely delivery of engineering related projects; Strong knowledge of marine navigation and tactical sensors or systems; Excellent knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, standards and best practices; Working experience in network design and architecture; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Familiarity with requirements and verification management tools such as DOORS; Knowledge of safety engineering and human factors engineering is an asset.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a location relevant security clearance

Why work for OSI?

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee driven development program.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, RSP, vacation and a healthy work‑life balance environment.

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