Project Engineers

Responsibilities for this Position

Company Description

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada, were not just engineering technology were 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 youre looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, youll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

Job Description

We are currently hiring for experienced System Engineers and Project Engineer's to join our A&N Sonar team. In this role, youll direct project-assigned engineers and matrixed support teams, ensuring seamless execution while supporting the Program Managers with requirements, monitoring cost and schedule performance.

You will collaborate with leadership to align project needs and drive technical excellence. You'll analyze risks, engage with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Engineering, and Contracts. From hands-on design, analysis, and testing to customer interfacing and technical documentation, youll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact solutions.

• Directing project-assigned engineers and matrixed support personnel during project execution
• Coordinating with leadership to ensure that the project needs are met
• Providing technical inputs to, and reviewing technical outputs from subcontractors;
• Delivering project objectives that meet requirements, to schedule and on budget;
• In conjunction with the PM, reviewing project performance on a monthly basis, analyzing risks (technical, cost, schedule), initiating corrective action when required;
• Interfacing with support departments, Supply Chain, Component Engineering, Contracts;
• Communicating and interfacing with customers;
• Performing design, analysis and/or test activities in support of completing the project objectives;
• Documenting analysis, designs and tests (e.g., architecture diagrams, UML diagrams, tech notes, design documents, test plans and test reports) in the format prescribed by standard templates
• Writing formal test cases and execute them to collect formal test results
• Preparing written test reports for submission to the end customer
• Investigating system problem reports and field incident reports; perform root cause and trend analyses
• Providing technical support during higher level integration and qualification testing
• Making presentations of work at design reviews or other types of peer reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent.
• 8+years of experience
• Experience in/with:
  • Requirements development, and system design
  • Requirements management tools
  • Systems Engineering processes and tools
  • Supporting System Integration and System Verification
  • Working in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Technical writing
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to conduct analysis leading to good conclusions
• Enthusiastic contributor, willing to learn, and takes pride and ownership of work

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 $105,000-$138,000CAD 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 and certifications

Benefits
At General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada as a fulltime regular/term employee, you can enjoy a competitive total rewards package.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you.
  • Flexible benefit options available (including HCSA).
  • Emergency medical travel insurance.
  • 24/7 virtual health care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) counselling, life coaching, lifestyle change support, and financial planning.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service.
  • Access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning.
  • Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) accessible from day one.
• Flexible time away to rest and renew with vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan and parental leaves (with top up options).
  • Sick leave and disability programs.
• Grow your career your way with free access to a learning platform offering a wide range of courses and resources.
  • Educational Assistance Program to support formal learning.
  • Self-directed mentoring opportunities.
  • Reimbursement for professional and industry-related memberships and dues.
• Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, as well as services and activities.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Annual scholarship program for children of GD employees.
  • Employee social clubs and recreational activities.

Why join us?

• Purposeful Innovation: Youll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. Youll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. Youll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
• Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality were known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, youll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network. Youll be working on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.

Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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