Job Description

Description

The OWSS Program FTS 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.

Position Description:

Participate in overall Wheeled Light Armoured Vehicle Software Management including: + Configuration Management + - Participate in discussions relative to vehicle and TDP configuration management
- Software Integration Lab configurations
- Government database management (DRMIS)
+ Implementation and Coordination
+ - Short and long term distribution and warehousing of software from GDLS to the Army
- Coordinate testing and uploading of software activities
- Coordinate deliveries and program schedule milestones related to software management (eg. Software version descriptions, etc.)
- Software issues identification and rectification activities
+ Liaison
+ - Liaison between GDLS-C, Canada and other government agencies on issues, failure analysis, maintenance and solution development & implementation
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
+ Tracking & scheduling of software updates activities, including flashing of blank units
+ Perform Senior technician function and field service representative activities
+ Technical Authority for the Vehicle Test Set
+ Initiate tasks to solve deficiencies and continually improve the product for the customer
+ Ensure FTS compliance to government and GDLS regulations

Required Qualifications:

+ University degree in engineering, College diploma or equivalent/relevant military qualifications + Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience
+ Currently possess or have the ability to acquire Secret Level II security clearance
+ Demonstrated ability to multi-task under pressure
+ Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
+ Experience in MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
+ Excellent organizational skills, thorough, and detail-oriented
+ Self-motivated and effective in a multi-disciplinary team, including to facilitate discussions
+ Ability to travel (20%) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with software configuration management + Experience in Canadian Military database (DRMIS, RDIMs, etc.)
+ Experience supporting projects or program experience or PMP designation or P.Eng
+ Previous experience working with government contracts
+ Understanding of GDLS-C Program processes and measurements