General Dynamics Mission Systems

Technology

SeniorProjectEngineer-SystemsEngineer

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

“Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Skills: Systems Engineering, Product Development, Project Leadership. Provide leadership to engineers. Assume technical responsibility for NPI problems”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical abilities; Research abilities

Eligibility Requirements

Canadian Controlled Goods program, Security assessed workforce, Eligible to work in Canada

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 10+ years engineering experience, Electronics hardware product development, System development process knowledge, Supply chain management knowledge, Canadian government security clearance

Nice to Have

Experience with Display products, Familiarity with AI/ML models

What You'll Do.

Provide leadership to engineers

Assume technical responsibility for NPI problems

Ensure collaboration and communication

Schedule design review gates

Author project deliverable documents

Review project performance monthly

Analyze risks and take action

Support engineering project plans

Interface with support departments

Communicate with customers

Prepare Basis of Estimate

Identify product improvements

Drive process changes

Track component obsolescence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Team of engineers; Across departments; Support departments; Customers

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Customer communication

Process & Methodology

Engineering Development Framework, Project plans

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. Are you ready to take the helm and steer a talented team of engineers toward success? We are currently looking for a Project Engineer with technical leadership skills to play a driving force behind the introduction of new cutting-edge projects. Working in our Land & Joint division in Advanced Vetronics Systems, you will thrive in a collaborative environment and foster strong communication with colleagues to execute on projects and shared goals. Some of your day to day will include: * Provide leadership and direction to a team of engineers and support personnel during project execution. * Assume full technical responsibility and accountability for difficult, multi-faceted product development NPI problems. * Ensure seamless collaboration and communication within the team and across departments. * Schedule and coordinate design review gates in alignment with the Engineering Development Framework. * Author or oversee the creation of project deliverable documents, maintaining a commitment to quality and precision. * Collaborate with the Project Manager to review project performance monthly, analyzing risks (technical, cost, schedule), and taking corrective action as needed. * Support the development and maintenance of engineering project plans and other business plans. * Interface with support departments, Supply Chain, Component Engineering, and Contracts to ensure smooth project progression. * Communicate and interface with customers, responding to queries and Request fo

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