System Engineering Lead - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: 1120 68 Ave NE #110, Calgary, AB T2E 8S5, Canada
Employment Type: Fulltime-Regular
Company Description
At General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutionswe are dedicated to cultivating careers. Our mission is to establish a workplace that thrives on diversity, where your beliefs, cultural background, experiences, and ideas are valued and contribute to our collective strength. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the worlds most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.
Job Description
We are currently looking for a Lead System Engineering Analyst for our Calgary location in our International TacCIS division. Our TacCIS division specialize in Tactical Communication Information Systems for support vehicles in our Land division.
As a System Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for your teams execution of key work products and coordinating actions for the success of the engineering development program. This would include the hardware, software and systems integration. If you have experience in planning and executing the engineering development cycle by organizing and inspiring a team of engineering professionals to achieve challenging but achievable goals, we encourage you to apply.
The responsibilities and range of activities will vary, but in general will include:
- Support the requirements Specification and its trace and allocation between the Prime Specification and Sub-System Specifications.
- Create the detailed system design to meet the prime specification in the scheduled time allotted.
- Coordinate with the Software Team Lead, System Integration/Verification & Validation Team Lead and Specialty Engineering to ensure the system design is implemented, tested and accepted in a coherent manner.
- Coordinate with the Product Line Teams to ensure displays and networking products meet their specifications and are delivered with appropriate documentation to meet the prime contract requirements
- Review of received customer documents, supplier documents and timely delivery of System Engineering documentation and reviews.
- Timely, thorough and accurate analysis and documentation of change requests on specifications and designs.
- Lead the System Problem Report Review Board and ensure timely analysis and resolution of engineering development issues.
- Ongoing measuring, reporting, course corrections and risk management activities to maintain development schedule and quality.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7+ years Systems Engineering experience with complex electronic systems with large software components.
- Experience with C2, networking, radios and other key competencies for the intersection of CIS programs on land tactical vehicles, wheeled and tracked, combat and support vehicles.
- Experience with requirements management in a complex program.
- Familiarity with system design tools such as UML.
- Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
- Experience with the continuum of estimating, planning, executing, measuring, reporting and updating engineering development plans.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Demonstrated capabilities inspiring teams to achieve or exceed committed schedules.
- Experience with Communication Information Systems on tactical vehicles is desirable
- Ability to travel internationally and work equally well in austere environments or boardrooms
- Bachelors degree in Software Engineering; Computer Science; or a related technical/engineering degree.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Additional Information
Our success is fueled by individual diversity, encouraging applications from women, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, multi-cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.
PI258640718
Calgary, AB
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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