System Integration and Verification Engineer (Hybrid)

The Land C4ISR Transition Software Support Contract (LTSSC) provides development and support to the Land Command Support System (LCSS). LCSS is composed of integrated sensors, video, voice, and data systems. Currently, we are looking for a System Integration Engineer to perform the system integration and verification (SI&V) activities in the Headquarters (HQ) domain. In the HQ, we are focused on the services consisting of common operation picture, along with email, chat, and other IT services.

As part of the SI&V team you will initialize, configure, and test the system to verify the functions and core capabilities to ensure that the system can be built up reliably and consistently. You will be responsible for test planning, definition, execution, reporting, lab setup deployment, and configuration activities. You will be working with a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver a fully integrated tactical network, capable of providing flexible, multi-role and combat-capable communications.

Your day to day in more detail:

• Assist in planning and coordinating test activities
• Develop communications / system management plans and network configurations
• Develop integration and test plans and procedures, including configuration descriptions and expected outcomes, in accordance with the design documents
• Execute formal and informal integration and test procedures, gather and analyze data, and prepare integration and test reports.
• Build, configure, and validate test environments.
• Perform investigations and debugging of issues identified during testing and field exercises
• Work closely with the SE team to define requirements, develop and review use cases and system level design.
• Peer review system requirements of design materials, interface definitions, test cases, and reports.
• Develop and maintain automated test tools.
• Support external test events and field trials.
• Prepare and deliver customer-facing test proposals and plans for new work.
• Engage with customer representatives, vendors and other department staff.
• Prepare status reports to communicate progress internally and externally.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering, Applied Science or applicable degree 
• Strong communications skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including: Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
• Experience in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of complex system issues. With the ability to understand the interdependencies and interactions between subsystems.
• Knowledge of and experience with test engineering.
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to describe technical subject material to non-technical individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Assets to have but not required:

• Experience in Agile 
• Experience with LCSS systems, equipment, and/or lab configurations.
• Automated test tools (such as Squish, Robot Framework).
• Knowledge of the following: Active Directory (Microsoft or other), Domain Name System (DNS), Antivirus (McAfee or other),
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM),System Center Operation Manager (SCOM), Microsoft exchange,Chat applications,
• Sharepoint, Wiki, Routers,Network Administration

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our team!

We encourage applications from women, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, diverse cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca

Our Company Benefits
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours – which means every other Friday off
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits