Company Description
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.
- Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!
- Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.
Job Description
We are currently hiring for a Front-End Developer to join our UX, Human Factors + Design (UX, HF + D) team. This team plays a key role in shaping intuitive and effective user interfaces for mission-critical systems.
In this role, you’ll act as the advocate for front-end design, collaborating closely with firmware and software teams to deliver engaging, reliable, and user-centered GUI solutions. You’ll help bring designs to life in highly specialized environments—bridging the gap between design intent and embedded implementation.
In this role no two days are the same! You could expect to:
- Work within interdisciplinary teams using Agile development (SAFe framework).
- Develop front-end interfaces for software and embedded military hardware systems.
- Collaborate with the UX, HF + D team to translate concepts into working interfaces.
- Create and review design documentation, code, and peer reviews.
- Identify and develop software UI requirements and support implementation analysis.
- Actively contribute to the creation and improvement of front-end frameworks.
- Help mentor development teams on design consistency and best practices.
- Advocate for user-centered design and end-user needs throughout the development process.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in front-end implementation, with a breadth of experience in frameworks.
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline with course work in human computer interaction.
- Code detailed front-end interface designs of various scope and complexity based on provided product and system level designs.
- Advocate for the front-end design as part of the UX, HF + D team in working with the development teams to assist with program objectives of meeting end user needs but also in communicating the priorities of these needs.
- Interface with the UX, HF + D team on the front end/graphical user interface by reviewing and providing feedback on designs both in progress and under implementation.
- Coordinate and develop front-end user interface with Core Development Teams
- Actively seeks to improve and assist others in the execution of front-end development for a variety of applications and their development teams; which may include mentorship to different development teams.
- Has a strong understanding of WPF and VMMV with a willingness to learn and adapt and even advocate for new frameworks.
- Experience creating Front-end frameworks both from scratch and as part of refactoring efforts.
Assets to have:
- Familiar with working with a Human Factors / UX Team in an agile environment
- Able to integrate easily and effectively into a development team
- Mentoring teams into creating consistent implementation that matches the design and assists in coordinating assistance or fixes.
- Development of or support of Human Factors artefacts and design prototypes in a variety of mediums and fidelity as appropriate.
- Creates and supports innovative and effective end user interfaces as part of a team and able to communicate design rationale.
- Participates in scrums, release planning and estimating activities.
- Establishes and maintains strong internal and external relationships
- Understanding of Backend or Full stack development is an asset but a passion for the Front End development is a must.
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.
Additional Information
We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].
