Engineering Manager, International Air
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
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
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our growing International Air team within our Air & Naval business area. The Engineering Manager leads a team of talented engineers to ensure program execution in compliance with both schedule and cost constraints and alignment with program goals and priorities.
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Managing delivery of requirements to the customer as per program commitments
-
Leading a diverse group of professionals in the areas of software and systems
-
Determining the engineering success path within programmatic constraints
-
Supporting GDMS-C Program Management to ensure program goals are achieved and customer related issues are resolved
-
Monitoring acquisition engineering effectiveness and making adjustments as required
-
Managing compliance adherence and contract closure of product requirements
-
Providing effective teambuilding across multi-discipline engineering teams
-
Managing deliveries with complex dependencies
-
Ability to make effective engineering trade-offs and follow through with associated decisions
-
Some travel will be required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of engineering standards and methods
- Significant engineering experience including:
- Experience in development, tests and sell-off of complex integrated systems
- Experience with design and deployment of software for aircraft systems including aspects of air-worthiness
- Experience leading, managing, and directing multi-disciplined engineering staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively present, lead meetings, composing letters and reports, and interact with a wide array of program professionals on a daily basis
- Highly adaptable, with a proven ability to lead in uncertainty
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licence
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
What We Offer
The hiring salary range for this position is $122,000 to $152,500 CAD per annum.
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
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we prioritize work-life balance. As a fulltime regular/term employee, you can enjoy a supportive, friendly and respectful environment with a competitive total rewards package.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you.
- Flexible benefit options available (including HCSA).
- Emergency medical travel insurance.
- 24/7 virtual health care services.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – counselling, life coaching, lifestyle change support, and financial planning.
- Onsite fitness facilities & employee resource groups.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service.
- Access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning.
- Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) accessible from day one.
- Flexible time away to rest and renew with vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan and parental leaves (with top up options).
- Sick leave and disability programs.
- Grow your career your way with free access to a learning platform offering a wide range of courses and resources.
- Educational Assistance Program to support formal learning.
- Self-directed mentoring opportunities.
- Reimbursement for professional and industry-related memberships and dues.
- Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, as well as services and activities.
- Free onsite parking.
- Annual scholarship program for children of GD employees.
- Employee social clubs and recreational activities.
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
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
Engineering Manager, International Air
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
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
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our growing International Air team within our Air & Naval business area. The Engineering Manager leads a team of talented engineers to ensure program execution in compliance with both schedule and cost constraints and alignment with program goals and priorities.
-
Managing delivery of requirements to the customer as per program commitments
-
Leading a diverse group of professionals in the areas of software and systems
-
Determining the engineering success path within programmatic constraints
-
Supporting GDMS-C Program Management to ensure program goals are achieved and customer related issues are resolved
-
Monitoring acquisition engineering effectiveness and making adjustments as required
-
Managing compliance adherence and contract closure of product requirements
-
Providing effective teambuilding across multi-discipline engineering teams
-
Managing deliveries with complex dependencies
-
Ability to make effective engineering trade-offs and follow through with associated decisions
-
Some travel will be required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of engineering standards and methods
- Significant engineering experience including:
- Experience in development, tests and sell-off of complex integrated systems
- Experience with design and deployment of software for aircraft systems including aspects of air-worthiness
- Experience leading, managing, and directing multi-disciplined engineering staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively present, lead meetings, composing letters and reports, and interact with a wide array of program professionals on a daily basis
- Highly adaptable, with a proven ability to lead in uncertainty
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licence
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
What We Offer
The hiring salary range for this position is $122,000 to $152,500 CAD per annum.
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
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we prioritize work-life balance. As a fulltime regular/term employee, you can enjoy a supportive, friendly and respectful environment with a competitive total rewards package.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you.
- Flexible benefit options available (including HCSA).
- Emergency medical travel insurance.
- 24/7 virtual health care services.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – counselling, life coaching, lifestyle change support, and financial planning.
- Onsite fitness facilities & employee resource groups.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service.
- Access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning.
- Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) accessible from day one.
- Flexible time away to rest and renew with vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan and parental leaves (with top up options).
- Sick leave and disability programs.
- Grow your career your way with free access to a learning platform offering a wide range of courses and resources.
- Educational Assistance Program to support formal learning.
- Self-directed mentoring opportunities.
- Reimbursement for professional and industry-related memberships and dues.
- Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, as well as services and activities.
- Free onsite parking.
- Annual scholarship program for children of GD employees.
- Employee social clubs and recreational activities.
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
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.