Company Description

ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company. Our core services include value-added program management, agile software engineering development, and integrated security solutions. As an industry partner to the Canadian Government and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for decades, ADGA is actively supporting ongoing and emerging requirements for operational readiness, reconstitution, and modernization.

For decades, we have recruited veterans to integrate their unique skillsets and highly specialized training into our workforce and work culture. At ADGA, we are united by our social purpose to create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.

ADGA's social purpose empowers us to reinvest in our employees as well as to donate generously to veteran and military family causes in our community.

Join our team at ADGA, where we prioritize your success by fostering internal movement and growth in a safe, inclusive and agile work environment. We offer a wide variety of career and developmental opportunities, including the option to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, access to business and technical online courses, and formal education subsidies.

Job Description

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ADGA is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to provide the services of a subject matter expert (SME), supporting all systems engineering requirements for our client:

Duties will include:

• Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with all project stakeholders to gather and analyze operational requirements and translate them into technical specifications and system requirements that guide the design and development process.
• System Design: Participate in the design and development of systems architecture and subsystems, which includes defining system components, interfaces, and interactions to ensure they align with operational requirements.
• Integration and Testing: Oversee the integration of various subsystems and components to ensure they function together seamlessly as a cohesive system. Also conduct integration testing to verify system performance and interoperability.
• Verification and Validation: Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure that the system meets specified requirements and performs as expected under various operational scenarios.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess technical risks associated with system design, integration, and operation, and develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential issues that could impact project success.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PSPC Secret level clearance.
• Consultants – need to be registered with the Controlled Goods Program, and Employees will have it processed by ADGA.
• Will be international travel involved. (must have a valid Passport to work on contract)
• Must have Engineering Bachelor's degree in software, computer, systems, electrical or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR. (will need copy)
• Minimum of 5 years (60 months) of demonstrated experience as a System Engineer on Military C4ISR systems. (Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance)
• Minimum of 8 years (96 months) of demonstrated experience within the last 10 years (120 months) in the preparation of technical documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Info Technology/Info Management or Engineering experience.
• Minimum of 8 years (96 months) of demonstrated experience in each of the assessment area's criteria:
  • Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.
  • Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
  • Providing advice, guidance, and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-marking of senior management.
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks, or strategies.
  • Performing strategic, operations or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.

• Minimum of 6 years (72 months) of demonstrated experience within the last 8 years (96 months) in system engineering in a minimum of 4 of this assessment area's criteria below:
  • Demonstrated systems engineering work experience analyzing, designing and/or implementing solutions in one or more of the following areas:
    • Command and control communication and information systems within a distributed platform environment.
    • Command and control communication and information systems within a client/server environment.
    • Military ISTAR systems.
    • Joint or Allied C4ISR Interoperability solutions using NATO Standardization Agreements; and
    • System management solutions (tools and processes) for communication & information systems and/or ISTAR systems.
  • Demonstrated work experience in system integration, verification and validation, for hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom developed) in new or existing systems
  • Demonstrated systems engineering experience working on communication and information systems (Hardware, Software and Network) or Specialty engineering (Security, Modeling, Simulation, STAR).
  • Demonstrated work experience in system engineering within a Real-Time or Distributed Systems environment.
  • Demonstrated work experience in system life-cycle management of communication and information systems, or ISTAR systems.

Additional Information

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.