Intermediate Software Engineering Developer (ISTAR) - #439778

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

We are currently hiring for an intermediate level Software Engineer to support delivery of critical capabilities for the Canadian Army. You will be working with a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver Intelligence, Reconnaissance, Target Acquisition and Surveillance (ISTAR) capabilities into a fully integrated tactical network, capable of providing flexible, multi-role and combat-capable communications, command and control. You will be part of an agile development team that is responsible for designing, implementing and verifying software components for ISTAR commanders and operators. As a team developer, you will support all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture and design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.

As part of the Agile development team, you will:

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code according to coding standards and best practices.
• Plan and coordinate feature development.
• Analyze interface control documents and assist with software design.
• Implement software components that integrate sensors into ISTAR solutions.
• Participate in software code reviews.
• Develop and perform software tests, and debug software.
• Identify, analyze, document, and resolve issues and defects throughout the product life cycle.
• Support verification and validation test events, including customer field trials.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to more junior team members.
• Stay up-to-date on industry developments, tools, and technologies to advance your skills and support team growth.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

This role requires on-site work at our Ottawa office and customer locations within the National Capital Region, with flexibility to work remotely when necessary. Occasional travel may be required to support customer field trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years experience developing system software.
• Experience working on development projects with a disciplined approach to software engineering.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Java.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools and the Agile software process.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
• Effective time management skills to meet schedule and budget targets.
• Experience working with communication protocols and message exchange patterns (e.g., ZeroMQ, REST), as well as data serialization formats (e.g., protobuf, JSON).
• Familiarity with Interface Control Documents for sensor systems would be an asset.
• Experience working with object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Must be a Canadian citizen with 15 years of consecutive residence in Canada. Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment.
  
  

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].