Systems Engineering Integrator

General Dynamics Missions System International•Ottawa, ON

7d•CA$85,000 - CA$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Land Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Applications team has an opportunity for a System Engineer to participate in the integration and validation of applications for the Canadian Army. The team builds and integrates a large variety of custom and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) applications and plugins used by soldiers in the Land Command Support System (LCSS), including Battle Management, Planning, Communication, and Data Exchange. We work hand-in-hand with our customer to integrate leading technologies from a variety of global vendors. This is a software integration and testing role. In this role, you will work on investigating and setting up new system deployments as well as implementing automated testing. You will be responsible for writing and maintaining test suites and custom plugins. You will work as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team that has adopted an Agile framework, so you will take part in Scrum events, Sprint reviews, and work collaboratively with our program teams and customers.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in testing and integration activities, preferably within communications and networking equipment environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Experience defining, developing, and executing integration and qualification test plans, including understanding subsystem interactions and dependencies
Proven ability to investigate, analyze, and resolve complex technical defects and system issues
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw sound technical conclusions and recommendations
Hands-on experience with: Windows Servers
Networking concepts such as routing and VLANs
Microsoft applications
Voice and/or data networks
Automation tools such as Python and Squish
Troubleshooting and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark
Simulation and test support tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with scripting and automation using Python
Experience working with automated testing frameworks such as Squish
Familiarity with GitLab and Artifactory
Experience with automated deployment tools such as Ansible
Exposure to Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments and practices
Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred
Knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and/or software/product development lifecycle processes
Military or defence industry experience, including understanding of deployment and support of technological assets

Responsibilities

Work with the customer in an Integrated Product Team environment and interact with software engineering, systems engineering, and solution teams
Developing test plan and strategies, writing and executing test procedures and fixing defects
Developing automation tasks for use in lab deployments and integration testing
Perform integration and verification in labs, including preparing and executing test cases, analyzing results, and documenting findings
Prepare and review verification test procedures and reports
Report progress and status, share knowledge, and present ideas to colleagues
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and expand knowledge of the latest technologies and products relevant to your area of work.
Participate in the system designs presentations, engage in reviews and inspections
Review requirement specifications, interface control documents, design documents, and use cases to develop test cases for software and integration verification & validation
Building and maintaining virtual environments, including set up of virtual machines, their software, and networking
Prepare, analyze, and track defect reports
Deployment of new system solutions in a lab environment
Documenting and presenting the results of the integration work
Working with the Product Owner and the Scrum Master, assist in the elaboration of team backlog items in support of Sprint and PI planning activities
Participate in validation tests, investigate issues found, maintain related documentation.
Learn to deploy and upgrade part of the system
Perform other related duties as assigned
Always conduct themselves professionally, in all meetings and activities

Benefits

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.
Onsite fitness facilities & employee resource groups.
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.