Software / developer

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.
• Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!
• Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

Job Description

We are currently hiring for Software/Firmware Developer to join our team in Calgary working on tactical communications for the Bowman Program. This program is focused on system integration of digital voice and data technology to provide secure radio, telephone, intercom and tactical internet services in a modular and fully integrated system.

The development team is designing and developing enhancements and capabilities on the Bowman communication system so you will be responsible with designing, developing and unit testing new enhancements, capabilities and/or fixes for defects to support the Bowman communication system. Services consist of on-platform and off-platform communications, network data routing and forwarding, radio communications, Headquarter communications (fibre, Non-Line of Sight), battle management and system management along with email, chat, and other IT services such as custom applications and COTS products.

The responsibilities and range of activities will vary, but in general will include:

• Participate in scrum events including sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Estimation and refinement of the product and sprint backlogs.
• Perform firmware and software design, development and unit testing as required to complete the sprint tasks.
• Review of subsystem and product requirements specifications, interface control documents, design documents and use cases.
• Provide support to the system engineering, and the product integration and verification test teams as required by reviewing requirements, test plans and procedures, and by providing overall firmware and software engineering expertise.
• Work closely with various engineering functions throughout the development cycle for the purposes of design capture and analysis.
• Make presentations of his/her work at design reviews or other types of peer reviews.
• Some travel may be required to support internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or applicable scientific discipline is required.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with object-oriented development in C++ and C#.
• Experience with C programming.
• Experience with developing software/firmware in a Linux OS (kernel 4.x).
• Experience with developing software in a Windows 10 operating system.
• Experience with UML and modelling techniques.
• Experience with unit testing and test driven development.
• Disciplined approach to software development with knowledge in agile development.
• Experience in Transport layer technologies such as TCP/IP or UDP.
• Networking experience in technologies such as (IPv4, VLANs, Routing Protocols (OSPF, RIPv2, BGP4), DHCP, DNS, DSCP).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Additional Information

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.