Senior Systems Engineer

Company Description

ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company. Our core services include value-added program management, agile software engineering development, and integrated security solutions. As an industry partner to the Canadian Government and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for decades, ADGA is actively supporting ongoing and emerging requirements for operational readiness, reconstitution, and modernization. 

For decades, we have recruited veterans to integrate their unique skillsets and highly specialized training into our workforce and work culture. At ADGA, we are united by our social purpose to create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.

ADGA’s social purpose empowers us to reinvest in our employees as well as to donate generously to veteran and military family causes in our community.

Join our team at ADGA, where we prioritize your success by fostering internal movement and growth in a safe, inclusive, and agile work environment. We offer a wide variety of career and developmental opportunities, including the option to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, access to business and technical online courses, and formal education subsidies.

Job Description

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ADGA is currently looking to hire a "Senior System Engineer" who has at least 5 years of experience working on Military C4ISR systems. (Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) 

Our growing team is providing support to a "Tactical Communication Project" to the Canadian military. This involves the modernization of all technical radio's currently in use by the Army and to improve the broad network that is provided. 

Tasks will include, but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain the TCM System Engineering Management plan.
• Perform TCM requirements analysis and definition.
• Collaborate with other technical and engineering staff on any LC4ISR project requirements or architecture adjustments.
• Contribute to the TCM architecture design.
• Recommend and evaluate system and/or System of Systems (SoS) engineering changes and perform an impact analysis.
• Conduct “buy and try” evaluations as required during project definition.
• Plan and execute TCM equipment characterization testing.
• Provide support to system integration; and
• Provide support to the development of standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have Engineering Bachelor’s degree (and proof) in software, computer, systems, electrical or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.
• Minimum of 6 years (72 months) of demonstrated experience within the last 8 years (96 months) in system engineering in a minimum of 4 of this assessment area’s criteria below:
  • Demonstrated systems engineering work experience analyzing, designing, and/or implementing solutions in one or more of the following areas: 
    •  Command and control communication and information systems within a distributed platform environment. 
    • Command and control communication and information systems within a client/server environment. 
    • Military ISTAR systems. 
    • Joint or Allied C4ISR Interoperability solutions using NATO Standardization Agreements; and 
    • System management solutions (tools and processes) for communication & information systems and/or ISTAR systems. 
  • Demonstrated work experience in system integration, verification, and validation, for hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom developed) in new or existing systems. 
  • Demonstrated systems engineering experience working on communication and information systems (Hardware, Software and Network) or Specialty engineering (Security, Modeling, Simulation, STAR). 
  • Demonstrated work experience in system engineering within a Real-Time or Distributed Systems environment. 
  • Demonstrated work experience in system life-cycle management of communication and information systems, or ISTAR systems. 
• Minimum of 8 years (96 months) of demonstrated experience within the last 10 years (120 months) in the preparation of technical documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Info Technology/Info Management or Engineering experience.
• Minimum of 8 years (96 months) of demonstrated experience in each of the assessment area’s criteria:
  • Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.
  • Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
  • Providing advice, guidance, and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-marking of senior management.
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks, or strategies.
  • Performing strategic, operations or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.

Additional Information

• Work needs to be done on-site, in Gatineau. 
• Experience in the delivery of mobile infrastructure for technical radio's would be considered a strong asset as well as experience with working on hardware specifications on vehicles/or communications equipment or DDS (Data Models for middleware) 
• Must hold a valid PSPC Secret level clearance.
• Consultants – need to be registered with the Controlled Goods Program, and Employees will have it processed by ADGA.
• Knowledge of land communications systems (military) is considered a strong asset, but key is understanding and knowledge of DND capital project standup and documentation requirements. (DND processes and planning requirements, costing etc.)

Work-Life Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

Belong@ADGA  

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.