Systems Engineering Analyst,Airborne Systems Job Mission area,BC Canada,Engineering

Company 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Analyst to provide on-site engineering support for airborne mission systems. The successful candidate will support operational stakeholders through technical analysis, problem-solving, reporting, system investigation, and knowledge transfer. This role is well suited to a systems engineering professional with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively in highly technical, customer-facing environments.

A key aspect of this role is working directly alongside customers and operational teams in a secure environment. This close collaboration enables timely problem resolution, a deeper understanding of operational requirements, and the opportunity to build trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide on-site engineering support for operational systems, including electronic warfare and mission support environments

Diagnose complex failure conditions and perform in-situ repair and modifications on a variety of electrical and computer related systems

Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance tasks – monitoring calibration requirements, creating backups, ordering replacement parts

Lead and support technical investigations related to system, software, subsystem, equipment, and facility issues

Prepare status materials and conduct regular status meetings with stakeholder representatives, including customer and contractor teams.

Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to support personnel on system functionality, operational procedures, and tools

Analyze requirements and contribute to verification planning, test coverage analysis, and system validation activities

Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and reports

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including systems, software, test, customer support, and program stakeholders

Identify risks, communicate technical status, and recommend practical solutions to support operational readiness

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

A minimum of 4 years' relevant engineering experience

Experience supporting complex defence, aviation, communications, electronic warfare, or mission systems

Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills in hardware, software, or integrated systems environments

Ability to communicate technical information clearly to customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Experience working in secure or controlled technical environments.

Eligibility to obtain and maintain required security clearances and controlled goods/ITAR-related approvals, as applicable

Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Electronic Warfare Operational Support

Familiarity with requirements management and test tools such as IBM DOORS, RTC EWM, or similar platforms

Experience creating or maintaining test procedures, qualification test documentation, technical reports, or verification evidence

Experience providing customer-facing engineering support in an operational or field environment

Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553

Key Competencies

Systems thinking and analytical problem solving

Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Ability to organize complex technical information and bring structure to ambiguous problems

Customer-focused communication and stakeholder management

Initiative, accountability, and sound engineering judgment

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to…

Systems Engineering Analyst, Airborne Systems