General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is shaping the future of defence and security by engineering advanced, mission-critical solutions. They are seeking Junior Systems Integration, Verification, and Validation Engineering Analysts to support the integration, verification, and qualification of advanced mission and communication systems used in land-based defence environments.
Responsibilities
- Review system, subsystem, and product requirements, interface control documents, design documents, and use cases to support integration and verification activities
- Develop integration, verification, and validation plans, test cases, procedures, configurations, and expected outcomes in alignment with system and product designs
- Perform firmware, software, and system-level integration and verification testing for new and evolving system capabilities
- Build, configure, and maintain laboratory and field-based test environments, including system setups used to investigate defects or validate new functionality
- Execute formal and informal test procedures; collect, analyze, and interpret test data; and contribute to test reports, defect summaries, and verification evidence
- Identify, investigate, document, and support resolution of integration issues and defects; verify corrective actions
- Develop, generate, and maintain automated or semi-automated test scripts and tools to improve integration and verification efficiency
- Support system qualification, acceptance, customer installation, external validation events, and field trials
- Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and integration teams within Agile and Integrated Product Team environments to deliver integrated system capabilities
- Contribute to requirement-to-test traceability and verification mapping
- Review technical documentation and provide analysis and feedback to support integration and verification activities
- Share technical knowledge, present findings, and contribute to continuous improvement and team learning initiatives
- Build technical capability in system integration, verification, and validation while expanding domain knowledge in mission and communication systems
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including root cause analysis
- Ability to understand and reason about complex technical systems and subsystem interactions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document results and present technical information
- Enthusiastic contributor, willing to learn new skills, and takes ownership of assigned work
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Exposure to system integration, verification, and validation activities at the system or subsystem level
- Experience developing and executing integration, qualification, or acceptance tests
- Familiarity with requirements, configuration, or test management tools
- Experience working in lab-based environments, including system setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and test execution
- Exposure to communication systems, including radios, voice and data networks, and Internet Protocol (IP)-based systems
- Familiarity with networking concepts such as Ethernet, routing, VLANs, and wireless communications
- Experience with automated test frameworks or scripting tools (e.g., Python, Robot Framework)
- Familiarity with troubleshooting, analysis, or simulation tools used in system verification
- Experience working within Agile or iterative development environments
- Exposure to customer-facing test events, field trials, or operational validation activities
- Interest in defence systems, mission systems, or system-of-systems integration
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you.
- Flexible benefit options available (including HCSA).
- Emergency medical travel insurance.
- 24/7 virtual health care services.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – counselling, life coaching, lifestyle change support, and financial planning.
- Onsite fitness facilities & employee resource groups.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service.
- Access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning.
- Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) accessible from day one.
- Flexible time away to rest and renew with vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan and parental leaves (with top up options).
- Sick leave and disability programs.
- Grow your career your way with free access to a learning platform offering a wide range of courses and resources.
- Educational Assistance Program to support formal learning.
- Self-directed mentoring opportunities.
- Reimbursement for professional and industry-related memberships and dues.
- Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, as well as services and activities.
- Free onsite parking.
- Annual scholarship program for children of GD employees.
- Employee social clubs and recreational activities.
Company Overview
As one of Canada’s largest, most established defence and security technology companies, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is a force in the business community, developing and utilizing the skills of Canadian suppliers, building Canada’s manufacturing base, and supporting research and development, while providing a flexible and innovation-driven workplace for over 1,200 employees across the country. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://gdmissionsystems.ca/.