General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is looking for a Software Development & Product Test to join their team. The role involves designing, coding, supporting testing and integration of software solutions, and participating in technical reviews while ensuring the development and execution of product tests to verify system functionality.
Responsibilities
- Design, code, support testing and integration of software solutions
- Apply principles and techniques of computer science, network engineering, database and mathematical analysis to develop complex systems and architectures
- Analyze code to determine behavior of legacy systems and correct defects
- Design and implement new functionality in deployed systems
- Design and develop user interfaces for combat deployed software systems
- Work with System Engineering and the User Experience (UX) teams to determine behavior and plan for new functionality in the deployed system
- Participate in technical reviews, both as a reviewer and author
- Develop and execute product tests to verify system functionality
- Develop unit tests and automated tests for use in product integration and verification. This will involve development of test automation using Python and associated frameworks
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience programming in C# and .NET frameworks using Microsoft Visual Studio
- Experience with automated test frameworks utilizing Python
- Experience with software configuration management tools
- Disciplined approach to software engineering
- Experience with Agile software process
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and ability to conduct analysis leading to good conclusions
- Enthusiastic contributor, willing to learn new skills, and takes pride and ownership of work
- 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
Benefits
- 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.
Company Overview
- 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. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://gdmissionsystems.ca/.