Posted 14 days ago
Design Engineering C4 Systems Associate Specialist
@ General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada
London, Ontario
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Overview
General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is hiring a contract Design Engineering C4 Systems Associate Specialist to execute component and assembly-level design for C4ISR systems on military vehicles. The role covers radios, intercoms, navigation, cameras, video networks, uncrewed systems and wiring harnesses, with work reviewed by a technical lead. Requires a related degree or diploma and at least one year of relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Execute component and assembly-level C4ISR design tasks under peer review
- Develop low and medium complexity wire harnesses using CAPITAL software
- Support test planning, execution and reporting under a test lead
- Collect power budget, signal interface and architecture data
- Support customer and vendor discussions on GFE and C4ISR products
Requirements summary:
- University degree or college diploma in a related field
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience
- Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10% and hold a valid passport
- Meet anthropometric size requirements for confined space
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Electrical engineering, Electronics engineering |
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Job description
Description
Design Engineering C4 Systems Associate Specialist
Job Description
The C4 (Command, Control, Communications, Computers) Design Engineering role is responsible to execute full life cycle design activity on any assigned task within the subsystem and take responsibility to overcome design challenges independently. In addition, to be accountable for C4 design fit, form, & functionality, ensuring compliance to requirements across the team. Areas of focus is expertise on one or more domains of Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems: radios/antennas and intercom systems, navigation systems, cameras and electro-optic sensors, video networks, unscrewed systems (UAV, UGV, etc), designing wiring harnesses for such systems.
Key Job Elements
Experience acquired through a post-secondary internship or co-op program in a related field
This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist
Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.
Equipment Utilized:
May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task
Personal Protective Equipment:
Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Design Engineering C4 Systems Associate Specialist
Job Description
The C4 (Command, Control, Communications, Computers) Design Engineering role is responsible to execute full life cycle design activity on any assigned task within the subsystem and take responsibility to overcome design challenges independently. In addition, to be accountable for C4 design fit, form, & functionality, ensuring compliance to requirements across the team. Areas of focus is expertise on one or more domains of Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems: radios/antennas and intercom systems, navigation systems, cameras and electro-optic sensors, video networks, unscrewed systems (UAV, UGV, etc), designing wiring harnesses for such systems.
Key Job Elements
- Execute component/assembly level design tasks while keeping supervisor regularly informed on progress and issues encountered. Ensure all designs are peer reviewed by technical lead or assigned mentor.
- Support test planning, execution, and reporting as assigned under supervision of test lead.
- Support quality and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) related activities as requested.
- Responsible for executing design engineering tasks according to design engineering processes, with a focus on Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems. This includes radios/antennas and intercom systems, navigation systems, cameras and electro-optic sensors, video networks, uncrewed systems, and designing wiring harnesses for these systems.
- Responsible for the development of low and medium complexity wire harnesses using CAPITAL software tool.
- Provide support to the Design Services team for the release of commercial components, wire harness routings, and drawings.
- Collect supporting data for the development of power budgets, Signal Interface Data (SIDs), subsystem architecture, and subsystem functional diagrams. Collect artifacts for assigned subsystems and coordinate with the subsystem lead to review the supporting documentation.
- Participate in discussions with customers related to the definitization of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) for each assigned project. Engage with vendors on the selection and finalization of Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) products.
- Configure Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Line Replacement Unit (LRU) firmware parameters for demonstrations and testing. Manage configuration files and software versions.
- University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience
- Basic computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Superior oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
- Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space
Experience acquired through a post-secondary internship or co-op program in a related field
- Ability to understand and review to GDLS-C drawing standards.
- Expertise in harness design tools such as Siemens’ Capital Enterprise suite or Zuken
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620D, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
- Experience with C4ISR systems on military vehicles
- Eng. or ability to obtain P. Eng designation
- Proficient with GDLS-C processes and products
- Physical Environment: Office
- Hazards: NA
This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist
Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.
Equipment Utilized:
- Computer
- Phone
- Mobile device
May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task
Personal Protective Equipment:
Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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