Project Engineer (Systems Engineer)

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Ottawa, ON, CAN
Hybrid
88K-110K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Security • Software
The Role
Lead and coordinate a team of engineers executing systems projects in Advanced Vetronics. Manage design review gates, deliverables, risk/cost/schedule analysis, supplier interfaces, customer communications, obsolescence tracking, and continuous product/process improvements.
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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 steer a talented team of engineers toward success? We are currently looking for a Project Engineer with leadership skills to play a driving force behind 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.
  • 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

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or applicable scientific discipline is required 
  • Having 6+ years of related engineering experience.
  • Experience with Display products considered an asset
  • Strong interpersonal and managerial skills, whether working as a self-motivated individual, a team member or leader.
  • 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 communication 
  • Hands-on experience with MS Office applications

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 $88,000 - $110,000 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 and certifications

Benefits

As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, you’ll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support
  • Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs
  • Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships
  • Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children

Why join us?

Purposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll 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 we’re 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, you’ll 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. You’ll 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 [email protected].

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or applicable scientific discipline
  • 6+ years of related engineering experience
  • Experience with display products
  • Strong interpersonal, managerial, and leadership skills
  • Broad knowledge of system development processes, lifecycles, and requirements management
  • Broad knowledge of supply chain management processes and procedures
  • Strong analytical and research abilities; detail oriented
  • Excellent customer service to support client groups and business decisions
  • Clear, concise, and professional communication skills
  • Hands-on experience with MS Office applications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance
  • Eligibility to work in Canada

General Dynamics Mission Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about General Dynamics Mission Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by General Dynamics Mission Systems.

  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits stand out with immediate 401(k) vesting and a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of pay, which is repeatedly positioned as a key strength of the total rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as robust, including seeded PTO for new hires, a bank of holidays, and multiple leave types such as bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
  • Flexible Benefits Schedule and work-setup flexibility is emphasized through options like a 9/80 arrangement and remote/hybrid availability in some roles, often treated as an important part of overall rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Fairfax, VA
8,438 Employees
Year Founded: 1952

What We Do

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story. When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles. Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.

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