System Engineering Analyst

Gdmsi; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Career development

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada seeks Junior and Intermediate Systems Engineering Analysts for the HQ Systems Engineering team, working on the C5ISR-T program. Based in Ottawa or Calgary, you will develop system requirements, model with MBSE, and contextualize Use Cases for a highly integrated tactical system.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering, MBSE experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or applicable scientific discipline.
• Experience working with complex systems and handling system requirements.
• Experience deriving, writing, and linking requirements in a database.
• Experience utilizing MBSE techniques and tools to model complex systems.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality work products.
• Knowledge of military needs and deployed soldier operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the customer (DND) to elicit and define system requirements.
• Develop activity, sequence, use case, and block diagrams for mission scenarios.
• Develop system requirements, interface specs, and information flows.
• Maintain traceability from high-level to test artifacts.
• Apply MBSE to create Operational and System Views per DNDAF/UAF.
• Support testing: verify, validate requirements and review test cases.
• Present status updates and conduct reviews with stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables meet program commitments and milestones.

Skills

Complex systems experience

Requirements derivation

MBSE modeling

Verbal and written communications

Independent and team work

Deliver high-quality work

Military context knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

We are looking for Junior and Intermediate Systems Engineering Analysts to join the Headquarters (HQ) Systems Engineering (SE) Team. As a member of the HQ SE team, you will work on the Canadian Armed Forces' Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance - Targeting (C5ISR-T) program. The C5ISR-T system provides the Armed Forces with a highly integrated tactical system comprised of communication systems such as radios and telephony, core networking systems that connect intelligence and surveillance assets, battle management systems that enable streamlined operations, and information management systems that process large amounts and types of data. The HQ SE team plays a key role in defining detailed design of the C5ISR-T "Headquarters" systems.

Based in either our Ottawa or Calgary facility, the ideal candidate would undertake a number of different initiatives, including (but not limited to) developing system requirements, modelling the system using MBSE techniques, and contextualizing System Use Cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the customer, the Department of National Defence (DND) to elicit and define System requirements and desired capabilities.
• Develop activity, sequence, use case, and block definition diagrams to describe mission scenarios and use cases.
• Develop system requirements, interface specifications, and end-to-end information flows.
• Manage the traceability of higher-level requirements to lower-level requirements and to test artifacts.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques to develop Operational and System Views according to DNDAF and UAF.
• Support testing activities including verification and validation of requirements, reviewing test cases, and producing Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs).
• Present status updates and conduct reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility for deliverables and work products, and ensure you are meeting program commitments and achieving program milestones.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or applicable scientific discipline is required.

Requirements

• Experience working with complex systems.
• Experience deriving, writing, and linking requirements in a database.
• Experience utilizing MBSE techniques and tools to model complex systems.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated capability of meeting commitments and delivering high quality work products.
• Knowledge of the trends in the needs of the military and of the operational context of deployed soldiers.

Assets

• Experience developing cloud-based networks and infrastructure.
• Experience with the automation of server builds and deployment.
• Experience with system security for networks, endpoints, and application/data levels.
• Experience designing virtualization and containerization systems.
• Service (Reserve or Regular) in any branch of the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Experience with Agile ceremonies and work execution techniques (Scrum, PI Planning, Story Points, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of Systems Engineering standards and best practices (such as INCOSE).
• Experience working with a government customer in a direct or indirect capacity.
• NATO Level Clearance

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Factors Considered for Compensation

• Relevant experience
• Technical and non-technical skills
• Education and certifications
• Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:

Benefits

• As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, you'll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
• Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
• Career development through learning platf