Manager, Engineering Infrastructure and Services (EIS)
Top Benefits
About the role
Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.
If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.
Job Description
Engineering Infrastructure and Services (EIS) exists to accelerate program launch and boost execution efficiency by continuously evolving our engineering tools, practices, and talent. You will partner directly with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams on initiatives such as embedding AI, Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Digital Engineering into everyday workflows, turning tactical activities into strategic advantage. In this role you will be reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Engineering Support Services.
Strategic Transformation & Execution
- Partner with senior engineering leadership to define, prioritize, and measure improvement objectives aligned with corporate strategy. Translate high-level business goals into actionable roadmaps for tooling, practices, and AI adoption, ensuring measurable impact across programs and functions.
Digital, AI & Tool Modernization
- Lead the assessment, selection, and rollout of next-generation engineering tools (e.g., MBSE, digital twins, AI-assisted design), leveraging evolving and cloud-based services to modernize workflows. Drive deployment of Generative AI and predictive analytics into engineering processes to enhance productivity, insight, and execution quality.
Talent Development & Enablement
- Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing, multidisciplinary team focused on engineering excellence while fostering a culture of continuous learning. Design and launch a scalable engineering training approach—blending existing offerings and learning—to accelerate adoption of new tools and practices. Track competency growth and adjust curricula to evolving technology trends.
Insights, Influence & Operational Excellence
- Foster the use of business analytics to surface insights, predict bottlenecks, and inform strategic decisions. Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms to keep programs, senior management, and functional teams informed. Articulate initiative goals, progress, and outcomes to executives and cross-functional stakeholders, serving as the trusted liaison between EIS and the broader organization. Support key accreditation efforts (CMMC, AS9100, CPCSC) by embedding required practices and processes into everyday work.
Qualifications
You will be successful in this role if you describe yourself as having:
- 3+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role
- Track record of partnering with senior leadership to drive process and technology change
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written - able to translate technical concepts for senior executives and diverse functional audience
- Disciplined approach to engineering, with knowledge of agile and/or iterative development methods
- Ability to synthesis of complex and competing needs into clear direction
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, JIRA/RTC, Confluence, PDMLink, Business Intelligence (Power BI)
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical/scientific area. Candidates with diplomas will be considered with adequate additional experience
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.
Additional Information
The hiring salary range for this position is $122,000 to $152,500 CAD per annum. This role is eligible for a management incentive plan.
Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:
- Relevant experience
- Technical and non-technical skills
- Education and certifications
Benefits
As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, you’ll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
- Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
- Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
- Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children.
Why join us?
Purposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality we’re known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network. You’ll be working on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.
Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
As one of Canada’s largest, most established defence and security technology companies, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is a force in the business community, developing and utilizing the skills of Canadian suppliers, building Canada’s manufacturing base, and supporting research and development, while providing a flexible and innovation-driven workplace for over 1,200 employees across the country. For more than 70 years, we have been a trusted partner to militaries worldwide. We are proud of the work we do to develop cutting-edge solutions and through continuous engagement, we have built a critical understanding of user needs across land, sea, air and cyber domains. Community involvement is at the core of our mission. We are dedicated to supporting our communities and giving back to them in the same way that they give to us. We are proud to support Canada Army Run; thrilled to continue our patron sponsorship for Women in Defence and Security (WiDS); support STEAM initiatives including FIRST Robotics teams; and offer support to Team Rubicon Canada as they engage veterans in continued service through disaster response. We firmly believe that diversity of talent, thought, experience and perspective produce a high level of creativity and innovation that deliver results to our customers in Canada and around the world.
Manager, Engineering Infrastructure and Services (EIS)
Top Benefits
About the role
Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.
If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.
Job Description
Engineering Infrastructure and Services (EIS) exists to accelerate program launch and boost execution efficiency by continuously evolving our engineering tools, practices, and talent. You will partner directly with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams on initiatives such as embedding AI, Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Digital Engineering into everyday workflows, turning tactical activities into strategic advantage. In this role you will be reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Engineering Support Services.
Strategic Transformation & Execution
- Partner with senior engineering leadership to define, prioritize, and measure improvement objectives aligned with corporate strategy. Translate high-level business goals into actionable roadmaps for tooling, practices, and AI adoption, ensuring measurable impact across programs and functions.
Digital, AI & Tool Modernization
- Lead the assessment, selection, and rollout of next-generation engineering tools (e.g., MBSE, digital twins, AI-assisted design), leveraging evolving and cloud-based services to modernize workflows. Drive deployment of Generative AI and predictive analytics into engineering processes to enhance productivity, insight, and execution quality.
Talent Development & Enablement
- Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing, multidisciplinary team focused on engineering excellence while fostering a culture of continuous learning. Design and launch a scalable engineering training approach—blending existing offerings and learning—to accelerate adoption of new tools and practices. Track competency growth and adjust curricula to evolving technology trends.
Insights, Influence & Operational Excellence
- Foster the use of business analytics to surface insights, predict bottlenecks, and inform strategic decisions. Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms to keep programs, senior management, and functional teams informed. Articulate initiative goals, progress, and outcomes to executives and cross-functional stakeholders, serving as the trusted liaison between EIS and the broader organization. Support key accreditation efforts (CMMC, AS9100, CPCSC) by embedding required practices and processes into everyday work.
Qualifications
You will be successful in this role if you describe yourself as having:
- 3+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role
- Track record of partnering with senior leadership to drive process and technology change
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written - able to translate technical concepts for senior executives and diverse functional audience
- Disciplined approach to engineering, with knowledge of agile and/or iterative development methods
- Ability to synthesis of complex and competing needs into clear direction
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, JIRA/RTC, Confluence, PDMLink, Business Intelligence (Power BI)
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical/scientific area. Candidates with diplomas will be considered with adequate additional experience
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.
Additional Information
The hiring salary range for this position is $122,000 to $152,500 CAD per annum. This role is eligible for a management incentive plan.
Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:
- Relevant experience
- Technical and non-technical skills
- Education and certifications
Benefits
As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, you’ll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
- Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
- Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
- Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children.
Why join us?
Purposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality we’re known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network. You’ll be working on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.
Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
As one of Canada’s largest, most established defence and security technology companies, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is a force in the business community, developing and utilizing the skills of Canadian suppliers, building Canada’s manufacturing base, and supporting research and development, while providing a flexible and innovation-driven workplace for over 1,200 employees across the country. For more than 70 years, we have been a trusted partner to militaries worldwide. We are proud of the work we do to develop cutting-edge solutions and through continuous engagement, we have built a critical understanding of user needs across land, sea, air and cyber domains. Community involvement is at the core of our mission. We are dedicated to supporting our communities and giving back to them in the same way that they give to us. We are proud to support Canada Army Run; thrilled to continue our patron sponsorship for Women in Defence and Security (WiDS); support STEAM initiatives including FIRST Robotics teams; and offer support to Team Rubicon Canada as they engage veterans in continued service through disaster response. We firmly believe that diversity of talent, thought, experience and perspective produce a high level of creativity and innovation that deliver results to our customers in Canada and around the world.