Systems Engineer

About Kongsberg Geospatial

Kongsberg Geospatial does challenging work that matters. We are an industry leading software company that has been delivering real-time geospatial technology solutions for Defence and Aerospace applications worldwide for over 30 years.

Since 2006, we have been a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace in Norway and we are an integral part of many key programs there. Externally, our technology is relied upon and trusted for a wide range of applications including air defense, search and rescue, drone delivery systems, and autonomous vehicle tracking. Our team members make a real impact in people's lives.

Job description

Kongsberg Geospatial is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our growing Ottawa office, with initial ramp-up in Norway. This role is being brought on to support a new project which will focus on the design and development of a new submarine for an international customer. This is a large, multi-stakeholder program where exposure to working with external customers and subcontractors will be essential. The successful candidate will possess a deep knowledge of design principles and engineering process. The systems engineer will have had experience with design and integration of C4 subsystems and has prepared or contributed to bids and proposals.

This is a hybrid position working out of our Ottawa, Ontario office with a minimum of 3 months in Norway in addition to occasional international travel.

Duties include:

• Perform requirements analysis and allocation for a multi-stakeholder project.
• Perform requirements elicitation and derivation for subcontracted subsystems.
• Collaborate in the drafting and review of system and subsystem designs for both internal and customer approval.
• Contribute to bids and proposals with engineering content and supporting artefacts.
• Prepare engineering and project plans to aid in the organization of the internal engineering team as well as external subcontractors.
• Generate Systems Engineering artefacts in support of project lifecycle gate reviews, including SysML models.
• Provide oversight of change management process, ensuring that impacts are understood and contractual obligations are maintained.
• Develop an integration plan and strategy, focusing on building customer confidence in the delivered solution.
• Lead the integration of subcontracted subsystems in the overall solution.
• Support the continuous improvement of the engineering practice of the business, contributing to process enhancements, informed by project successes and lessons learned.

You Have:

• 5-7 years of experience in Systems Engineering in the defence sector.
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in delivering large engineering programs, coordinating engineering efforts across multiple project teams.
• Experience in engineering lifecycle management.
• Experience in waterfall and agile projects.
• Experience in the technical oversight of subcontractors.
• Experience in management of large, multi-stakeholder requirement sets.
• Experience with requirement management tools (e.g. DOORS)
• Experience with MBSE tools (e.g. MagicDraw)
• Experience integrating subsystems into larger solutions.
• Experience in end-user deployment of engineering solutions.
• Canadian security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and take responsibility for making things happen.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate between disciplines.
• You like to combine theoretical and practical work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

It will be great if you have….

• Domain knowledge of Naval combat systems.
• Experience in the design C4 integrated systems.
• Knowledge of Sonar, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Tactical Data Link, Combat Management and Weapons systems.
• Experience in integrating navigation, platform management and communication systems.

How to Apply:

Visit our website www.kongsberggeospatial.com to learn more about us. If you fulfill the requirements and skills listed above, we look forward to hearing from you.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify careers@kongsberggeospatial.com.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in Kongsberg Geospatial.