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About the role

  • Junior Systems Engineer supporting General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada’s ISTAR defence systems for the Canadian Army. Contributing to architecture, requirements, integration, testing, and verification.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and decompose complex problems into achievable solutions
  • Develop and document system designs, use cases, and system interfaces
  • Perform architecture modelling using tools such as Enterprise Architect
  • Manage requirements using tools such as IBM DOORS
  • Support verification and validation activities
  • Prototype potential solutions for recommendation
  • Investigate system defects and raise problem reports
  • Assist in planning and coordinating solution and feature development
  • Support external validation test events and field trials
  • Work with networking and routing, including VLANs
  • Keep current with technologies, products, and market trends relevant to the work
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to team members
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Agile engineering team across the systems engineering lifecycle
  • Contribute to system architecture, requirements development, integration, and verification for ISTAR capabilities supporting the Canadian Army

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent education and experience
  • 0–1 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related technical field
  • Recent graduates and candidates with relevant co-op or internship experience are encouraged to apply
  • Foundational knowledge of systems engineering principles and methodologies
  • Understanding of system design, integration, and testing fundamentals
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to understand technical concepts and contribute to complex systems development
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage assigned tasks and deadlines
  • Willingness to learn new technologies, engineering tools, and methodologies
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Familiarity with architecture modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect
  • Exposure to requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS
  • Knowledge of systems engineering architecture frameworks such as DnDAF or DoDAF
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts, including VLANs and routing
  • Familiarity with software development, hardware integration, or system testing
  • Exposure to Agile development methodologies
  • Interest in defence technologies, military communications, or intelligence and surveillance systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you
  • Flexible benefit options, including HCSA
  • Emergency medical travel insurance
  • 24/7 virtual health care services
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), including counselling, life coaching, lifestyle change support, and financial planning
  • Onsite fitness facilities and employee resource groups
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service
  • Access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
  • Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) accessible from day one
  • Flexible time away, including vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan, and parental leaves with top-up options
  • Sick leave and disability programs
  • Free access to a learning platform with courses and resources
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Self-directed mentoring opportunities
  • Reimbursement for professional and industry-related memberships and dues
  • Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, services, and activities
  • Free onsite parking
  • Annual scholarship program for children of GD employees
  • Employee social clubs and recreational activities
  • Mentorship, regular check-ins, educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training
  • Internal mobility opportunities

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Salary

CA$75,000 - CA$80,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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