Systems Engineer – Ship Integration

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North is a Canadian defence company delivering secure, multi-domain C4

ISR capabilities that provide decision advantage in complex and contested environments. A wholly-owned subsidiary of MDA Space, 49

North operates as a sovereign Canadian provider of mission-critical C4

ISR systems, building on more than five decades of trusted Canadian defence delivery.

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North is rooted in the execution of large, complex, and mission-critical programs. This legacy reflects a record of delivery where engineering rigor, operational reliability, and national trust are non-negotiable.

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North Defence strengthens Canada’s sovereign defence capability by delivering integrated mission systems and multi-domain C4

ISR integration, enabling trusted Canadian and coalition operations, assured interoperability, and sustained readiness.

• Be a member on a multi-disciplinary geographically dispersed team through the procurement, development and implementation phases of a complex UAS project.
• Support the design of engineering change specifications for a ship which are necessary to operate a UAS from the ship.
• Support the shipboard installation planning, installation preparation, installation, and associated quality assurance checks.
• Produce and maintain technical artefacts such as an engineering change guidance package, and an installation and set-to-work manual.
• Execute multiple technical work packages from definition through to final acceptance.
• Work with internal / external stakeholders, e.g. sub-contractors and customers, from a technical perspective.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, software engineering, or simular education / specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
• 5+ years of experience working in an engineering or technical environment or relevant post graduate degree.
• Able to work independently for all technical integration work and represent the company / project with external parties.
• Producing and/or working with technical artefacts such as engineering drawings and interface control documents.
• Designing modifications to a ship to support the installation of mechanical and electrical equipment, or equivalent.
• Exceptional problem-solving, planning, organizing and processing skills.
• Maintaining good working relationships with technical staff and customer representatives.
• Ensuring quality standards and contractual requirements are met.
• Adaptable to changing job responsibilities and project requirements.
• Ability to work with and uphold classified information.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptive to new challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment.
• Have a team-friendly attitude and desire to learn and improve.
• Highly proficient with MS Office applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PPT, Visio).
• Ability and willingness to learn operation of ERP systems and QA software systems.
• Able to engage in continuous learning / training as required to perform additional duties.

• Working with sub-contractors and suppliers on complex technical initiatives.
• Experience with UASs and their payloads (will also consider experience with human piloted aircraft systems).
• Experience in the maritime and/or naval domain.
• Delivering in-service support of operational marine assets.
• Delivering projects in a defence sector.
• Previous military/civilian operational experience and deployed experience.

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the secret level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods…