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Junior System Integration – Qualification & Verification Engineer
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
The hiring range for this position is $75,000-$80,000. · Full-time
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- The hiring range for this position is $75,000-$80,000.
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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.
We are seeking a Junior System Integration – Qualification & Verification Engineer to join our Engineering team. This is an entry-level opportunity ideal for a recent engineering graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in the integration, verification, and qualification of complex communication systems.
Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and validation of hardware and software-based solutions while developing your technical expertise in a collaborative Agile environment.
In this role, you will:
- Support the development and validation of system and product quality requirements.
- Perform technical analysis and contribute to trade studies, technical reports, interface documents, and design documentation.
- Participate in technical reviews and apply engineering principles to solve complex problems.
- Support integration, verification, qualification, and design-proving activities for new and existing products.
- Analyze technical issues, evaluate solutions, and document recommendations.
- Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams to complete integration and testing activities.
- Develop and execute acceptance test procedures and test cases for hardware, software, firmware, and system-level functionality.
- Review requirements, interface control documents, design documentation, and use cases to develop comprehensive test coverage.
- Execute tests in laboratory environments and analyze, interpret, and document results.
- Prepare test reports, defect reports, and technical summaries to communicate progress and findings.
- Support the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.
- Assist with requirements traceability and mapping requirements to verification activities.
- Share technical knowledge and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
What You Need to Have to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and environments.
- Positive attitude and willingness to contribute in a team-oriented environment.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Knowledge of wireless communications systems and networking principles.
- Exposure to systems integration, verification, or test engineering through academic projects, co-op placements, or internships.
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments.
- Experience with scripting or automated testing tools.
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 InformationThe hiring range for this position is $75,000-$80,000. 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 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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Responsibilities
The role involves supporting the integration, verification, and qualification of complex communication systems through technical analysis and test execution. The engineer will develop test cases, execute them in laboratory environments, and document results within an Agile/Scrum framework.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Eligibility to work in Canada and the ability to obtain a Canadian government security clearance are mandatory.
Skills
- System Integration
- Verification and Validation
- Technical Analysis
- Test Procedure Development
- Agile Methodology
- Scrum
- Hardware Testing
- Software Testing
- Firmware Testing
- Automated Test Scripting
- Requirements Traceability
- Wireless Communications
- Networking Principles
- Problem Solving
- Technical Documentation
- Interface Control
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Emergency travel insurance
- 24/7 virtual care services
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Employee resource groups
- RRSP access
- Financial planning support
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Parental leaves with top-up options
- Sick leave
- Disability programs
- Educational assistance
- Mentoring
- Professional membership reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Free onsite parking
- Social clubs
- Annual scholarship program for employees’ children
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- Engineering
- Technology
- Security & Safety
- Software
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- System Integration
- Qualification
- Verification
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Agile
- Scrum
- Wireless Communications
- Networking
- Automated Testing
- Test Scripts
- Requirements Traceability
- Interface Control Documents
- Defence
- Security Clearance
- Controlled Goods Program
- Hardware
- Software
- Firmware
- Trade Studies
- Technical Reports
- Laboratory Testing
- Defect Reports