Lead Systems Engineering Specialist​/Engineer

Overview

Location:

London, Canada
Date Posted:
Jan 15, 2026

Requisition
Job Category:
Engineering

Career Level:

P54 - Specialist
Remote Work Options:
Onsite
Clearance Type:
Ability to obtain
The Lead Systems Engineering Specialist/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.

Job Description
The Lead Systems Engineering (L SE) Specialist/Engineer is responsible for overseeing the system and subsystem-level requirements, design, integration, and compliance assessments of our products, ensuring they meet rigorous performance, safety, and operational requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of both mechanical, electrical, tactical and weapon systems, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team through the entire product lifecycle from concept to technical data package release.

The LSE Specialist/Engineer is responsible for the development and execution of the design engineering process as well as development of requirements work products ( SPS , SSPS , PDFS, SwRS , and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) work products).
Key Job Elements   Lead the development of subsystem requirements in DOORS and/or Cameo , etc. for both Production and IR&D projects ; and ensure all designs comply with the subsystem specifications needs. Engage with key stakeholders to makes sure requirements are aligned with customer and stakeholder needs.
Develop and maintain requirements traceability to both customer requirements and internal GDLS standards.
Contribute to the integration of subsystems into complete vehicle systems, including support of the testing and validation processes to confirm functionality, reliability, and safety under various operational conditions.
Lead Design Maturity Review (DMR) meetings for assigned subsystems and assess maturity risk levels .
Support Technical Liaison between the company and clients, regulatory bodies, and subcontractors.
Employ the fundamentals of MBSE and systems engineering practices .
Prepare detailed technical reports, design documentation, and specifications. Ensure all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
Support the development of the System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and SE Planning Activities.
Contribute to the Lessons learned database for active programs with respect to systems engineering processes.
Support and contribute to the subsystem design description development by working with design engineering teams.
Lead Systems Engineering activities (DMRs, Gates (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR ) , TPM and product deliverables (CDRLs)).
For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see:
Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).

Required Qualifications   University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to develop budgets and schedules
Strong technical and analytical ability
Product knowledge of the LAV vehicle
Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to give presentations to internal and external customers
Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space
Demonstrated knowledge of mobility systems and vehicle performance
Strong knowledge of cross-departmental procedures / practices and vehicle design practices
Basic understanding of requirements development and system verification processes
Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to travel (5% Cdn…