Systems Engineer

GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Work-life balance with core hours

Paid Time Off

Employee-Family Assistance Program

Group Plan Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

RRSP matching

Career development opportunities

Professional Development and training

Job summary

A leading technology firm in underwater acoustics is seeking a Systems Engineer to support new sonar programs. You will lead project requirements, system architecture, and testing processes within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, and thrive in collaborative settings. This role is essential for the development of innovative solutions in defense and aerospace, offering competitive salaries and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience developing system architecture, requirements management, and verification.
• Experience in marine systems, defence, or aerospace sectors is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project requirements through development of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs).
• Support program development by establishing system architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Lead the development and management of system requirements, architecture, integrations, testing, and verification.

Skills

Critical thinking

Proactive problem-solving

Collaboration across technical disciplines

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Career Opportunity

Are you a driven and innovative Systems Engineer with defence or aerospace experience and a passion for seeing the big picture? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in owning projects from start to finish? If so, GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. is looking for you to join our team! We are experiencing rapid growth and require additional capability to support new sonar programs. As a Systems Engineer at our sonar engineering facility, you will contribute to the program from the onset by generating system requirements and ICDs, maintaining requirements throughout the design and testing process of the program, and leading testing and verification activities prior to system delivery. The systems engineer also supports field activities including sea trials. This role requires someone who is a critical thinker, proactive problem solver, and thrives working across technical disciplines including hydrodynamics engineering, mechanical handling and towing systems, power electronics, digital signal electronics, controls engineering, and real time data processing and operations software.

Explore GeoSpectrum’s Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and industries, we’re proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our company’s core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project requirements through development of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs).
• Support program development by establishing system architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for acoustic, mechanical, electronics, power, controls, and software systems.
• Utilize a program VCRM to manage system testing and verification planning, and work with customers to support the design of verification plans for complex systems.
• Lead the development and management of system requirements, architecture, integrations, testing, and verification / commissioning.
• Support environmental and functional system testing.
• Oversee and contribute to the overall requirements management of integrated system projects.
• Establish and lead the development and validation of external interfaces to other systems.
• Contribute to the creation of product and technological system roadmaps and internal research and initiatives.
• Support business development initiatives, write proposals, white papers, and technical documents.
• Support the design of safe systems through facilitating hazard identification processes and creation of safety requirements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience developing system architecture, requirements management, and verification.
• Experience in marine systems, defence, or aerospace sectors is considered an asset.
• Experience with complex systems that contain electrical, mechanical, software, and data/networking interfaces.
• Experience with military standards, an asset.
• Professional Engineering designation, an asset.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with seeing the bigger picture.
• Energetic and takes initiative, willing to take risks and think creatively.
• Interest in developing and delivering complex systems for demanding applications.
• Ability to identify barriers and takes action to remove them.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear desire to learn, leverage mistakes as opportunities for learning.
• Organized with strong management and execution skills.

Security Requirements

• All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
• Candidates must have a social insurance number, have lived in Canada for the past five consecutive years, and be legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

GeoSpectrum’s Culture and Benefits

Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit www.geospectrum.ca.

We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile. Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Work-life balance with core hours.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee-Family Assistance Program.
• Group Plan Benefits.
• Virtual Healthcare.
• RRSP matching.
• Corporate Discounts and perks.
• Career development opportunities.
• Monthly social activities.
• Professional Development and training.
• Free on-site parking.

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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