Systems Engineer – Ship Integration

MDA; Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Extended healthcare

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

49North, a Canadian defence contractor and subsidiary of MDA Space, seeks a Systems Engineer to support ship integration for UAS programs. You will work on a multi-disciplinary team across procurement, development, and deployment phases, delivering engineering changes and installation documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in engineering environments, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work independently with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aeronautical, software engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering/technical environment.
• Ability to work independently on technical integration tasks.
• Experience producing engineering drawings and interface control documents.
• Experience designing ship modifications for installs.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team through procurement, development and implementation phases of a complex UAS project.
• Support design of engineering change specs for a ship to operate a UAS from the ship.
• Support shipboard installation planning, preparation, installation and QA checks.
• Produce and maintain artefacts such as an engineering change guidance package and installation manual.
• Execute multiple technical work packages from definition to final acceptance.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders including sub-contractors and customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Team player

Adaptable

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/aeronautical/software engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

QA software systems

Job description

ABOUT 49North

49North is a Canadian defence company delivering secure, multi-domain C4ISR capabilities that provide decision advantage in complex and contested environments. A wholly-owned subsidiary of MDA Space, building on more than five decades of trusted Canadian defence delivery, 49North operates as a sovereign Canadian provider of mission-critical C4ISR systems, bringing disciplined prime-contractor execution to defence and security programs.

Visit 49North | An MDA Space Company.

49North is rooted in the execution of large, complex, and mission-critical programs developed within 49NORTH. This legacy reflects a record of delivery where engineering rigour, operational reliability, and national trust are non-negotiable.

49North Defence strengthens Canada’s sovereign defence capability by delivering integrated mission systems and multi-domain C4ISR integration, enabling trusted Canadian and coalition operations, assured interoperability, and sustained readiness.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Systems Engineer (SE) – Ship Integration, you will have a wide range of responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

• Be a member on a multi-disciplinary geographically dispersed team through the procurement, development and implementation phases of a complex UAS project.
• Support the design of engineering change specifications for a ship which are necessary to operate a UAS from the ship.
• Support the shipboard installation planning, installation preparation, installation, and associated quality assurance checks.
• Produce and maintain technical artefacts such as an engineering change guidance package, and an installation and set-to-work manual.
• Execute multiple technical work packages from definition through to final acceptance.
• Work with internal / external stakeholders, e.g. sub-contractors and customers, from a technical perspective.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally as needed.

Required Experience / Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, software engineering, or similar education / specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
• 5+ years of experience working in an engineering or technical environment or relevant post graduate degree.
• Able to work independently for all technical integration work and represent the company / project with external parties.
• Producing and/or working with technical artefacts such as engineering drawings and interface control documents.
• Designing modifications to a ship to support the installation of mechanical and electrical equipment, or equivalent.
• Exceptional problem-solving, planning, organizing and processing skills.
• Maintaining good working relationships with technical staff and customer representatives.
• Ensuring quality standards and contractual requirements are met.
• Adaptable to changing job responsibilities and project requirements.
• Ability to work with and uphold classified information.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptive to new challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment.
• Have a team-friendly attitude and desire to learn and improve.
• Highly proficient with MS Office applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PPT, Visio).
• Ability and willingness to learn operation of ERP systems and QA software systems.
• Able to engage in continuous learning / training as required to perform additional duties.

Desired Experience / Capabilities:

• Working with sub-contractors and suppliers on complex technical initiatives.
• Experience with UASs and their payloads (will also consider experience with human piloted aircraft systems).
• Experience in the maritime and/or naval domain.
• Delivering in-service support of operational marine assets.
• Delivering projects in a defence sector.
• Previous military/civilian operational experience and deployed experience.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join 49North to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the secret level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement:

• competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations
• competitive health care
• extended healthcare and flexible drug plans
• dental and vision benefits
• disability income protection
• life insurance
• group retirement savings plans
• employee and family assistance program

Equal opportunity statement:

49North is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

49North is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.