Location: Ottawa, Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success. Position Summary The Senior Systems Engineer shall complete Systems Engineering (SE) tasks for requirements solicitation and analysis, basic and detailed design activities, systems integration and interface definition of Electronic systems. Key Responsibilities The Senior Electronic Systems Engineer shall develop expertise on the job, however, is expected to already have experience in the Systems Engineering life cycle, including typical tools for requirements development (for example, DOORS) and modeling tools for design; Analyze, define and trace system requirements and recommend performance measures; Lead the design of electronic systems including: Definition of operational use cases, Definition of system use case, Development of logical and physical architectures, Specify interface exchange requirements and develop interface control documents, Develop Functional block diagrams & cable diagrams and connection diagrams, Define Traceability to system requirements. Lead the technical aspects of the competitive procurement process: Provide technical input to the Request for Proposal (RFP) package, analysis and evaluation of RFP responses from suppliers, supplier management including scope, and compliance of the supplied technical solution, produce and manage an engineering bill of materials, integration of procured systems in a multi-disciplinary environment; Assist in the verification and validation of electronic systems; Assist in risk management and risk mitigation strategies; Assist in obtaining stakeholder agreement about changes to and management of the system requirements; Recommend electronic system solution designs that are innovative, scalable, and adaptive; Lead the integration of electronic systems in a multi-disciplinary environment; Lead the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between components; Develop currency in electronic system best practices, methodologies, initiatives and advancements; High level oral and written communication skills required for report writing and design justification documentation Key Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent education with relevant experience. Experience: 6-10 years experience in a systems engineering environment, ideally in the defence industry Technical/Specialized Knowledge: Experience with electronic systems Certifications: Eligible to obtain P.Eng or CET Language: English required Key Qualifications Experience: In a systems engineering environment Technical/Specialized Knowledge: Electronic Systems Language: French fluency would be an asset All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR. Thales is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applicants from the four designated groups (women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginals) to apply for employment. At Thales, we provide accessibility to people with disabilities. Should you require accommodations, please consult with your recruitment office and they will work with you to make any adjustments that best suit your individual needs. Thales thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Interested in a CAREER IN THE RAIL transportation sector? To see our jobs in the railway market, please visit our dedicated site here