System Engineer

at  SkyAlyne Canada Inc

Job Title: System Engineer
Position Reports To: FAcT Head of System Engineering and Integration
Job Location: Ottawa
Salary: $89,000 – $104,000 CAD
SkyAlyne is a proud partnership between Canadian aviation and defence leaders, CAE and KF Aerospace, formed to provide a truly Canadian solution for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program, Canada’s next-generation military aircrew training program.
SkyAlyne has been selected as contractor for the FAcT Program, a 25 year program valued at approximately $10 billion. The program will be managed from the National Capital Region (Ottawa), with three operational locations: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; Southport (Portage la Prairie), Manitoba; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The scope of the FAcT Program contract includes all training and in-service support requirements needed to prepare Pilots, Air Combat Systems Officers, and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators to meet the future aerospace requirements of the Royal Canadian Air Force. In collaboration with the Government of Canada and several major Canadian subcontractors, SkyAlyne will provide live-flying, simulator and classroom-based training, facilities construction and management, information management and information technology support, site support services, aircraft maintenance and much more.
SkyAlyne offers competitive compensation and benefits and believes strongly in a safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and environmentally-friendly workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Power Electronics, or Energy Systems).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing systems.
• Technical/engineering experience with the Government of Canada and/or in the aviation/aerospace industry would be an asset.
• Good managerial and diplomatic skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of the organization, procedures, and policies of the Government of Canada, DND and RCAF.
• Have exceptional communication skills.
• Have proven negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to lead, influence, build, motivate, and obtain consensus.
• Be a confident, results-oriented leader.
• Be able to hold a Government of Canada Security Clearance (Secret level) and Controlled Goods Clearance.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong oral and written English language capabilities.
• Fluency in French would be an asset.

• Working with program stakeholders to define solution requirements and specifications.
• Installing, configuring, and testing operating systems, application software and system management tools at the program’s sites.
• Supporting solution architects to enable them to specify the system design, development, and deployment requirements.
• Monitoring and testing application performance, troubleshoot, propose solutions, and work with developers to implement bug fixes.
• Collaborating with program stakeholders to define and manage product requirements, prevent scope creep, and make change order recommendations.
• Writing and delivering technical, operating, and training documentation in compliance with quality assurance processes.
• Researching new hardware and software solutions and methods to improve system performance.
• Developing system engineering management that continuously improve the program.
• Participating in multiple projects, concurrently, to be able to develop effective system engineering solutions.