Systems Verification & Validation Specialist/Engineer

The Verification and Validation (VV) role has the responsibility to ensure that the product requirements are addressed IAW their contractual Means Of Compliance (MOC). In order to fulfill this responsibility the VV collaborates with Program and Project/System Engineering during the development of system and sub-system specifications and their MOCs. Finally the VV ensures that quality Verification of Compliance (VOC) artifacts are developed and submitted to our customers.

Key Job Elements

• Participates in system level requirements development in regards to the MOC/Verification Methods, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and executability.
• Develops and maintains the program Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) based on the scope of the project, identifying the verification activities that will be performed and reported for each development phase of components, sub-systems and vehicle system.
• Coordinates System Engineering (SE) verification efforts, to ensure accuracy, completeness and quality of deliverables as well as their timely delivery to the internal and external customers. Updates the Requirements Repository application with the approved artifacts:
• Prepares and submits demonstration and test readiness reviews, plans and reports.
• Participates in dry-run and customer witnessed activities, both onsite and offsite.
• Updates the DOORS Artifacts Workbook with the approved artifacts.
• Attends customer status meeting, develops and provides VOC compliance metrics.
• Leads customer Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) as the final step to compliance closure.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Engineering or similar technical background
• Strong technical and analytical ability
• Product knowledge of the LAV vehicle
• Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to give presentations to internal and external customers
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (10% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

• P. Eng or the ability to obtain a P. Eng
• Knowledge of LAV vehicles requirements and performance
• Strong knowledge of cross-departmental procedures / practices
• Experience in requirements development and system/sub-system verification processes and methodology in defense industry

Working Conditions:

Physical Conditions and Hazards: The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location. 1) Physical Environment: Office2) Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description: 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.

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Medical Surveillance

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).

The Systems Verification & Validation Specialist/Engineer opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $73,600 to $92,000 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact[email protected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.