Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineer Job Ottawa area,Ontario 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

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 for Quotations, and preparing the Basis of Estimate.

Proactively identify opportunities for product and process improvements and drive the implementation of necessary changes.

Track component obsolescence issues and material constraints that may impact future production.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or applicable scientific discipline is required Good verbal and written communication.

Having 10+ years of related engineering experience.

Proven experience with electronics hardware-oriented product development NPI

Experience with Display products considered an asset

Strong interpersonal and managerial skills, whether working as a self-motivated individual, a team member or leader.

Ability to assess the technical contribution from multiple disciplines, and then decide on the best course of action.

Broad knowledge of the System development process and lifecycles, requirements definition and management.

Broad knowledge of Supply chain management processes and procedures

Strong analytical and research abilities, detail oriented

Excellent customer service in order to support client groups and key business decision making

Deliver clear, concise and professional communications

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

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations.

You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

What We Offer

The hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $135,000 CAD annual. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:

Relevant experience

Technical and non-technical skills

Education…