Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Vacation time

Work-life balance

Job summary

OSI Maritime Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer 3 to develop and design complex marine navigation and bridge systems. This role plays a critical part in defining system requirements and ensuring compliance with military standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of engineering experience with a strong background in Systems Engineering and marine electronics. We offer a collaborative culture, growth opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience with 3+ in Systems Engineering.
• Knowledge of marine electronics and integrated bridge systems preferred.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing design concepts for marine navigation systems.
• Perform functional analysis and define systems architecture.
• Ensure compliance with government and military standards.

Skills

Engineering experience

Systems Engineering

Marine navigation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Requirements management tools (e.g., 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.

MISSION

The Systems Engineer 3 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

Decision Making & Authority

• Single point accountability for technical aspects of a project where identified as the Lead SE
• Decision making authority within the confines of requirements acceptance, analysis and verification
• Carries out authority on the revision and release of Technical Documentation
• Applies judgment and makes decisions to solve routine or complex issues
• Considerable judgment necessary in handling confidential information

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 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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