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Additional Information

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 ensure every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• Impact: You’ll work on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills and expand your expertise.

Accommodation If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].

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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.

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Job Description

We are looking to engage Systems Engineers Contractors to join the Bowman product development team in Calgary. Bowman is the tactical communications system integrating digital voice and data technology to provide secure radio, telephone, intercom and tactical internet services in a modular and fully integrated system.

The successful candidate will be responsible for system engineering activities across the full development lifecycle, including requirements analysis and definition, system architecture and design, interface management, integration, verification, validation, technical documentation, and support for lab setup and system configuration. The role supports on-platform and off-platform communications; network data routing and forwarding; radio communications; headquarters communications using fiber and Non-Line of Sight technologies; battle management and system management; and IT services including email, chat, and custom applications.

The responsibilities and range of activities will vary, but in general will include:

• Perform system level analysis in order to develop system and hardware level interconnection diagrams for test environments and requirements/specifications for development.
• Develop and maintain subsystem and product requirements specifications, interface control documents, design documents and use cases
• Participate in scrum events including sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Estimation and refinement of the product and sprint backlogs.
• Provide support to the produce development, and the product integration and verification test teams as required by reviewing requirements, test plans and procedures, and by providing overall system engineering expertise.
• Collaborating closely with various engineering functions throughout the development cycle.
• Presenting your work during design and peer reviews.
• This position will include working with Networking and routing, VLANs, Microsoft applications, radios, voice and data networks, and various automation, troubleshooting, and simulation tools (Robot Framework, Wireshark, CORE).
• Review technical documentation, provide analysis
• Assist in planning and coordinating test activities
• Share knowledge and present ideas to colleagues, provide leadership and mentoring to junior members
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience of complex electronic systems at a system level (design, development, and verification)
• Education Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science or equivalent in a related technical degree/diploma supplemented with applicable experience.
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Experience with communication systems and technology
• Experience in defining, developing, and executing system tests
• Familiarity with Ethernet communications, networking, VLANs, Internet Protocol (IP)
• Familiarity with RF communication systems
• Knowledge of system and qualification test fundamentals
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred

Security Requirement

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.