Senior Systems Engineer
- Calgary, AB, Canada
The salary range for this role is 78,000 CAD - 122,850 CAD .
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- Pay
- The salary range for this role is 78,000 CAD - 122,850 CAD .
- Experience
- 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or development environments.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Date Posted:
2026-03-27Country:
CanadaLocation:
CA-AB-CALGARY-111 ~ 919 72nd Ave NE ~ 72ND AVE, Ste APosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedWe are presently seeking multiple highly skilled Senior Systems Engineers to coordinate and execute systems engineering activities within an integrated product/project team composed of customers, internal teams and subcontractors. You will focus on the design, development integration, testing, and acceptance of new and existing training and simulation technologies. This position will be located at our offices in either Calgary, Alberta or Ottawa, Ontario.
Responsibilities:
- Manage system requirements for developmental systems involving multiple subcontractors.
- Generate and manage systems engineering documentation, including specifications, Interface Control Documents, test requirements, and test plans.
- Conduct trade studies and recommend new technologies to advance capabilities.
- Perform job analysis to estimate engineering effort for specific tasks and projects.
- Support financial Earned Value (EV) accountability to meet approved Estimates at Completion (EAC) in collaboration with Engineering Cost Account Managers.
- Ensure compliance with technical processes and policies, including Engineering Bid Reviews (EBRs) and Engineering Program Reviews (EPRs).
- Review program metrics, applying Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) to assess technical progress and risk.
- Identify and manage technical/engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&Os) across programs, leveraging company enterprise capabilities.
- Support engineering management of suppliers, including development of Statements of Work (SOWs), requirements specifications, and process compliance.
- Provide accurate and timely status reports to management.
- Ensure engineering tasks are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Support business development efforts for new system integration projects.
- Collaborate on technical investigations, integration development, and program review meetings to meet customer requirements.
- Support other engineering staff with systems engineering-related technical issues and the growth of the division through development initiatives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Design Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be eligible for professional registration (Professional Engineer) under the provincial Association of Professional Engineers in the province of practice.
- 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or development environments.
- Strong project engineering management skills which will include forecasting, budgeting and the ability to meet various objectives set out in a variety of plans
- Strong organizational and communication skills, particularly in digitally driven, complex systems designs across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with business capture as both a product provider and system integrator.
- Proficiency in System Engineering and ILS, Digital Technologies Implementation, and Life Cycle Management.
- Strong computer skills in the Microsoft suite of programs and various other computer programs
- Familiarity with one or more of the following:
- Training Management Systems for simulated environments.
- Mobile, local, and wide-area network architectures and deployments.
- Command and Control (C2) and Situational Awareness (SA) applications and architectures.
- Modeling and Simulation applications and architectures for large-scale training.
- Requirements management using DOORS.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Strong project engineering management skills which will include forecasting, budgeting and the ability to meet various objectives set out in a variety of plans
- Well-developed leadership skills including the ability to mentor others and think outside the box to sustain and grow the business.
- Strong computer skills in the Microsoft suite of programs and various other computer programs
- Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
- Able to travel to Internationally
The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.
This position is eligible for consideration of a hybrid work arrangement with set onsite days.
Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The salary range for this role is 78,000 CAD - 122,850 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Systems Engineer at RTX will manage system requirements and documentation across subcontractors, track engineering effort, budget and risk, and report status to management. The role also supports business development and mentors other engineers.
Requirements
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in an engineering field, eligibility for Professional Engineer registration, and 8+ years in systems engineering or integration. Strong project management, communication and Microsoft Office skills are required, and a government security clearance is needed.
Skills
- DOORS
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Microsoft Office
- Earned Value Management
- Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
- Requirements Management
- Interface Control Documents
- Test Planning
- Trade Studies
- Technical Performance Measures
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- Statements of Work
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Training Management Systems
- Modeling and Simulation
- Command and Control (C2)
- Situational Awareness
- Network Architecture
- Project Management
- Systems Integration
- Technical Writing
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Bilingual English and French
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Disability benefits
- Retirement savings program
- Tuition assistance
Categories
- Engineering
- Technology
- Security & Safety
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Systems Engineer
- Systems Engineering
- Training and Simulation
- Modeling and Simulation
- MBSE
- DOORS
- Requirements Management
- Earned Value
- ILS
- Interface Control Documents
- Test Plans
- Trade Studies
- Professional Engineer
- Defence
- Aerospace
- Command and Control
- Project Management
- Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Tuition support
Licences and certifications
- Professional Engineer
Tools
- DOORS
- Microsoft Office
Languages
- English
- French
Fields of study
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Design Engineering