Lead Systems Engineering Specialist/Engineer

Overview

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Jan 15, 2026
Requisition ID: 4547
Job Category: Engineering
Career Level: P54 - Specialist
Remote Work Options: Onsite
Clearance Type: Ability to obtain

The Lead Systems Engineering Specialist/Engineer opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $70,400 to $92,400 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

Job Description

The Lead Systems Engineering (L SE) Specialist/Engineer is responsible for overseeing the system and subsystem-level requirements, design, integration, and compliance assessments of our products, ensuring they meet rigorous performance, safety, and operational requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of both mechanical, electrical, tactical and weapon systems, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team through the entire product lifecycle from concept to technical data package release. The LSE Specialist/Engineer is responsible for the development and execution of the design engineering process as well as development of requirements work products ( SPS , SSPS , PDFS, SwRS , and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) work products).

Key Job Elements

- Lead the development of subsystem requirements in DOORS and/or Cameo , etc. for both Production and IR&D projects ; and ensure all designs comply with the subsystem specifications needs. Engage with key stakeholders to makes sure requirements are aligned with customer and stakeholder needs.
- Develop and maintain requirements traceability to both customer requirements and internal GDLS standards.
- Contribute to the integration of subsystems into complete vehicle systems, including support of the testing and validation processes to confirm functionality, reliability, and safety under various operational conditions.
- Lead Design Maturity Review (DMR) meetings for assigned subsystems and assess maturity risk levels .
- Support Technical Liaison between the company and clients, regulatory bodies, and subcontractors.
- Employ the fundamentals of MBSE and systems engineering practices .
- Prepare detailed technical reports, design documentation, and specifications. Ensure all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
- Support the development of the System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and SE Planning Activities.
- Contribute to the Lessons learned database for active programs with respect to systems engineering processes.
- Support and contribute to the subsystem design description development by working with design engineering teams.
- Lead Systems Engineering activities (DMRs, Gates (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR ) , TPM and product deliverables (CDRLs)).
- For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see: Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).

Required Qualifications

- University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop budgets and schedules
- Strong technical and analytical ability
- Product knowledge of the LAV vehicle
- Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
- Demonstrated ability to give presentations to internal and external customers
- Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space
- Demonstrated knowledge of mobility systems and vehicle performance
- Strong knowledge of cross-departmental procedures / practices and vehicle design practices
- Basic understanding of requirements development and system verification processes
- Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel (5% Cdn ) and (10% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

- P. Eng or the ability to obtain a P. Eng

Working Conditions

Physical Conditions and Hazards: The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

1) Physical Environment: Office

Physical Demands Description: This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

Computer

Phone

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment: Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [emailprotected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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