
Systems Engineer Principal
- Dartmouth, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Applies a breadth and depth of engineering skills to develop solutions to complex problems within time, cost and quality constraints.
- Supports the technical proposal and bid efforts.
- Defines and manages system and subsystem requirements.
- Manages trade studies to evaluate different potential design solutions.
- Leads the System Design, through functional and non-functional analysis.
- Defines the Integration, Verification and Validation strategy and manages this throughout the program.
- Defines, manages and contributes to work packages for assigned projects.
- Remains current on trends and emerging technologies, tools, safety, environmental protection and compliance.
- Plays a leading role in technical / design reviews and risk management.
- Acts as the Project Engineer or Senior Design Authority if nominated.
- Actively contributes to the digital transformation of the business and seeks avenues for continuous improvement within the field.
- Champion for change, not afraid to challenge methods or the status quo.
- Mentoring and coaching others to support staff development and retention goals.
- Detailed knowledge of the Systems Engineering lifecycle and formal processes and methodologies - preferably in the defense sector.
- Experience across the whole project lifecycle from bid through to in-service support.
- Experience communicating and interfacing with a wide range of stakeholders including senior management and external customers.
- Develops and manages KPIs to measure and improve performance of work activities.
- Required to maintain a security clearance.
- Degree level (or equivalent experience) in the Systems Engineering or closely related discipline.
- Has achieved 12+ years of experience in the Systems Engineering field - ideally within the naval defense sector or a highly complex engineering environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Use of standard office tools and proven experience with tools such as DOORS, UML tools, ERPs and other Configuration Management tools.
- Desirable: experience with sonar systems and naval deployment, operation, integration and safety systems.
- Desirable: working knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: safety systems, supportability, EMI/EMC or cyber.