General Dynamics Mission System

Defence and Security

HardwareEngineeringDeveloper(TestEngineering)

CA$135–185k ~AI est. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Hardware Engineering Developer (Test Engineering) at General Dynamics Mission System. Skills: Test Engineering, Automated Test Equipment, Hardware Design, Structural Test. Support development of test systems. Support development of test plans”

Industry & Context.

Defence and Security
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Troubleshoot issues; Debug issues; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, 6+ years of experience in test engineering, Detailed knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE) hardware, Experience in development of automated test equipment (ATE) hardware, Experience in integration of automated test equipment (ATE) hardware, Experience in commissioning of automated test equipment (ATE) hardware, Experience in hardware design, Experience in test instrumentation, Knowledge of engineering development frameworks, Knowledge of engineering development processes, Experience in design requirements definition, Experience in design requirements management

Nice to Have

Project Management Professional (PMP) training, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Experience with design for test (DFT), Experience with test strategy planning, Experience with environmental stress screening (ESS) equipment, Experience with environmental stress screening (ESS) methodologies, Detailed knowledge of Structural Test processes, Experience with ICT, Experience with boundary scan, Experience with flying probe, Proficiency in applying Statistical Process Control (SPC), Experience working with CCA Contract Manufacturers, Experience in development of mechanical drawings, Software development using CVI, Software development using C++, Software development using C#, Software development using LabView, Software development using SQL, Software development using TestStand, Software development using Python, Software development using VB.net, Working knowledge of Machine Learning (ML), Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

What You'll Do.

Support development of test systems

Support development of test plans

Support development of test procedures

Troubleshoot issues related to product design

Troubleshoot issues related to test system design

Debug issues related to product design

Debug issues related to test system design

Provide recommendations for process improvements

Develop technical documentation

Maintain technical documentation

Represent Test Engineering at reviews

Collaborate with product engineering design teams

Analyze testability of new products

Recommend product design changes

Provide project leadership

Provide technical guidance

Define project schedule

Execute to project plan

Contribute to Test Engineering budgets

Monitor performance to budget

Contribute to strategic technology road maps

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multi-disciplinary teams; Cross-functional teams; External customers; Product engineering design teams; Various disciplines

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information; Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project Management, MS Project, Project management methodologies, Project leadership, Project schedule definition, Project plan execution, Project budgets, Budget monitoring

Full Job Description

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter. We are currently hiring for a working level Hardware Engineering Developer (Test Engineering), to join our Operations team in Ottawa, ON. You will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams of professionals, ensuring alignment and driving ownership in the defining, developing, deploying and supporting of industry leading Test Strategies and Automated Test Equipment used in product design verification and manufacturing test. You will contribute to ensuring that products meet quality, reliability, and performance standards. You will act as technical support on resolution of test process, test equipment design and product performance issues adversely impacting quality, cost or delivery targets. You will provide the necessary technical training to production personnel in the operation of test equipment and associated procedures. Key Responsibilities: * Support the development of test systems used in product design verification, manufacturing acceptance test and environmental stress screening (ESS). * Support the development & execution of test plans and procedures for electronic products and systems * Troubleshoot and debug issues related to product & test system design, & production test failures * Analyze test data and provide recommendations for process improvements * Develop and maintain technical documentation related to system design & test processes * Represent Test Engineering at test & product design reviews including with external customers. * Collabora

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