Manager, Systems Engineering

Over the last 40 years, Gastops has built a robust business which is recognized worldwide for its innovative contributions to equipment health management in the aviation, energy, marine, industrial and transportation industries. Gastops' products and services add value throughout the life cycle of complex critical equipment from the design stage through to in-service operations and support.  We design, manufacture, and support advanced equipment sensing and analysis products, including on-line oil debris sensors, torque measurement sensors, turbine blade health sensors, and at-line oil analysis systems.

The
Manager, Systems Engineering
will establish and lead the Systems Engineering capability at Gastops, ensuring the effective integration of complex hardware, software, and analytical systems into cohesive, high-performing products. You will define the framework, tools, and best practices that enable cross-functional engineering teams to deliver technically sound, safe, and customer-focused solutions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of technical competence, professional integrity, and leadership, serving as a model of engineering excellence and innovation within the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Establish the Systems Engineering discipline within Gastops, including defining processes, methodologies, and governance aligned with industry standards (e.g., INCOSE, ISO/IEC
• Develop and lead a team of systems engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee system architecture definition, requirements engineering, verification and validation, and interface management across projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure system-level integrity, traceability, and design intent are maintained from concept to delivery.
• Provide technical leadership on system design trade-offs, risk management, and configuration control.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, defining system solutions, and articulating technical strategies to customers and partners.
• Mentor and coach engineers to develop systems thinking and lifecycle awareness across the organization.
• Represent Systems Engineering in corporate governance, design reviews, and product qualification activities.

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

Who You Are:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Eligibility for, or registration as, a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.
• 8+ years of engineering experience, including significant exposure to system integration and product development.
• Proven experience in leading systems engineering activities or establishing SE frameworks in a complex technical environment.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture design, risk management, and validation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines and levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Personify the Gastops values of Commitment, Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Community, setting a high standard for peers and team members.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and a commitment to high standards of engineering practice and behaviors.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Commitment to mentoring and developing others.

What We Offer You:

Gastops has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established and growing Engineering company:

• Competitive salary, benefits, profit share bonus program
• A fantastic culture, team, and energy to work with
• Superb work location in Ottawa (Canotek Business Park)
• Social activities, company sponsored events and opportunities to give back to our local community

Gastops is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds and religions. Gastops accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selectin process. Gastops is an excellent place to work and we look forward to meeting with you If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.