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 a smart team of doers that work passionately to ensure our systems work as specified and will transform our Canadian Army’s experiences. We are currently looking for an Intermediate Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join our System of Systems (SoS) Integration team. You will work as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team that has adopted an Agile framework, so you will take part in Scrum events, Sprint reviews, and work collaboratively with our program teams and customers. This position is based on-site at our Ottawa facility.
In this role, no two days are the same! Working primarily in a lab environment, you can expect to:
- Develop test plans, test cases and procedures, and test methods for system verification tests
- Innovate with test methods, create automated test programs, and design and participate in validation tests in the lab and field
- Set up and configure radios to develop a test case or investigate a problem.
- You will work side-by-side with the customer in an Integrated Product Team environment and interact with software engineering, systems engineering, and management teams
- This position will include working with Networking and routing, VLANs, Microsoft applications, radios, voice and data networks, and various automation, troubleshooting, and simulation tools (Robot Framework, Wireshark, VCCI, CORE, VBS).
Qualifications
- Education Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, Science or equivalent in a related technical degree/diploma supplemented with applicable experience.
- 2+ years of practical experience, relevant co-op or internship with a focus on integration and verification of complex electronic systems at a system level (design, development, and verification)
- Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
- Interest in learning and working with communication systems and technology
Ideally, you may also have experience in some of the following:
- Experience in defining, developing, and executing system tests
- Investigation, characterization, and resolution of complex defects
- Familiarity with Ethernet communications, networking, VLANs, Internet Protocol (IP)
- Familiarity with RF communications and radio data characterization
- Analysis and derivation of operational requirements into test documents
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].
