System Integration V&V Analyst

Company Description

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.
• Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more! 
• Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

Job Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is looking for a Junior System Integration & Verification Engineer (SI&V) to join the Bowman product development team in Calgary, to support ongoing future capability development. 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 test planning, definition, execution, reporting and supporting lab setup and configuration activities. Services consist of on-platform and off-platform communications, network data routing and forwarding, radio communications, Headquarter communications (fiber, Non-Line of Sight), battle management and system management along with email, chat, and other IT services such as custom applications products.

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

• Perform firmware and software integration test activities for firmware and software builds.
• Review of subsystem and product requirements specifications, interface control documents, design documents and use cases.
• Develop and execute product integration and verification test procedures of various scope and complexity based on provided product level designs.
• Analyze, interpret and document test results and develop product integration and verification test reports.
• Identify, investigate and document defects, and verify solutions.
• Generate, maintain and improve lab scripts for automated testing.
• Support customer installation, integration and test activities.
• Provide input on schedule development, progress, and risks;
• Work closely with various engineering functions throughout the development cycle for the purposes of design capture and analysis.
• Some travel may be required to support internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
• Minimum 1+ years of relevant co-op or project experience 
• Enthusiastic contributor, willing to learn new skills, and takes pride and ownership of work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, with minimum supervision.
• Experience in defining, developing and executing integration or qualification tests, and understanding the interdependencies and interactions between subsystems.
• Experience in the investigation, recommendations, and resolution of defects.
• Experience with test engineering processes and tools.
• Knowledge and use of requirements tools, an asset.
• Experience in development of test automation scripts to improve efficiency of integration testing, an asset.
• Familiarity with radios, voice/data networks and Internet Protocols (IP), an asset.

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

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].