Systems Engineer

OSI Maritime Systems Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology firm is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop marine navigation and bridge systems. Responsibilities include system design, project management, and ensuring compliance with government standards. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Physics, and 4 years of relevant engineering experience, including Systems Engineering. Strong communication skills and familiarity with aerospace or defense projects are essential. The firm offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Annual Development Program

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 4 years of engineering experience with a minimum of 3 years in Systems Engineering.
• Experience in defense or government domain, preferably naval ship sector.
• Excellent knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop system designs and perform functional analysis for marine navigation systems.
• Coordinate design of subsystems and integration of the total system.
• Manage scope of work and effectively communicate updates to management.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Marine Electronics

Project Management

Communication

Network Design

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

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.

MISSION

The Systems Engineer is part of the engineering team that develops marine navigation and bridge systems for OSI’s government and naval markets. The Systems Engineer plays a critical role in the development of the overall system requirements’ design and definition for OSI’s complex products. The Systems 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

• Assists senior engineers in developing design concepts and generates technical proposal material in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ)
• Develops system designs, performs functional analysis, defines systems architecture, defines interfaces and specification, performs trade‑studies and documents the design by writing SSDD, ICDs, SRS
• Performs requirement analysis, traceability and maintenance of requirements
• Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies
• Develops and recommends corrective actions
• Designs to government standards, including Military and IMO standards, ensuring ongoing compliance and adherence to requirements
• Ensures availability, reliability and other logistics support considerations are part of the system design process
• Reviews obsolescence issues and recommends design changes
• Attends and participates in customer design reviews and acceptance events
• May participate in system integration tests, trials, and acceptance tests at customer facilities
• Writes acceptance test procedures
• 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
• 4 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 projectsStrong 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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