Senior Engineer, Combat Systems

Job description

Bring your deep expertise in naval combat systems to one of Canada ’ s most significant defence programs. As a Senior Combat Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the design, integration, testing, and accreditation of Combat Systems on the River Class Destroyer (RCD) fleet - directly supporting the evolving needs of the Royal Canadian Navy. Working within the Combat Systems Team, you will provide high-level technical oversight across the entire lifecycle of complex naval systems. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment and is motivated by solving challenging systems‑integration problems on a nationally strategic platform. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: - Lead major Working Group activities, including stakeholder identification, engagement, and ongoing communication. - Act as a primary liaison with external customers (e.g., PMO, RCN), internal teams (e.g., Build, Planning, Platform Systems), and major subcontractors. - Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for broad stakeholder groups and leadership decision-making. Technical Oversight: - Provide expert guid...