Date Posted:2026-09-30
Country:Canada
Location:CA-AB-CALGARY-111 ~ 919 72nd Ave NE ~ 72ND AVE, Ste A
Position Role Type:Unspecified
We are presently seeking a highly motivated and skilled PrincipalEngineer to join our team. This position will play a critical role in the design, development, integration, testing, and acceptance of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) technologies. As a key member of integrated product teams, you will collaborate with customers, internal stakeholders, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality software engineering solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary projects that advances C5ISR capabilities for our customers.
Responsibilities:- Day to day management of engineering deliverables and personnel assigned to program(s) with a focus on generation of all relevant technical documentation, including technical architectures, design, development, specifications, Interface Control Documents, and requirements Verification and Validation plans.
- Lead mandated System of Systems Technical Reviews with a focus on: the Engineering System Requirements Review (SRR), the Engineering Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and the Engineering Critical Design Review (CDR), as well as system/subsystems level SRR, PDR and CDR.
- Manage Engineering requirements for a developmental C5ISR Systems of System involving multiple national and a few international subcontractors.
- Collaborate with Integrated Product/project Teams (IPTs) and Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) to ensure timely turnaround on technical tasks and associated deliverables.
- Conduct trade studies and recommend new technologies to advance capabilities.
- Perform job analysis to estimate engineering effort for specific tasks and projects.
- Support project engineering activities including financial Earned Value (EV) accountability to meet approved Estimates at Completion (EAC) in collaboration with other Cost Account Managers.
- Ensure compliance with technical processes and policies, including Engineering Bid Reviews (EBRs) and Engineering Program Reviews (EPRs).
- Review program metrics, applying Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) to assess technical progress and risk.
- Identify and manage technical Risks and Opportunities (R&Os) across program, leveraging company enterprise capabilities.
- Identify technical issues, support troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions
- Support engineering management of suppliers, including development of Statements of Work (SOWs), requirements specifications, and process compliance.
- Provide accurate and timely status reports to management and associated IPTs.
- Ensure engineering tasks are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Support business development efforts for new system integration projects.
- Collaborate on technical investigations, products development, systems integration and testing plans, and program review meetings to meet customer requirements.
- Support other engineering staff with engineering-related technical issues and the growth of the division through capability development initiatives.
Requirements:- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Software or Systems Engineering.
- Must be eligible for professional registration (Professional Engineer) under the provincial Association of Professional Engineers in the province of practice.
- 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, hardware and software development integration, Verification/Validation and In-Service Support for critical military systems.
- 5+ years of experience in development, deployment and maintenance of C5ISR environments for the purpose of equipping and training military personnel with new C5ISR capabilities
- Strong project engineering management skills which will include forecasting, budgeting and the ability to meet various objectives set out in a variety of plans.
- Support business development efforts for new system integration projects and assist existing programs with technical investigations, development, and review meetings.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, particularly in digitally driven, complex systems designs across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with business capture as both a product provider and system integrator.
- Proficiency in System Engineering and ILS, Digital Technologies Implementation, and Engineering Life Cycle Management for military programs.
- Computer skills in the Computer Aided Design (CAD) and various other engineering and ILS computer programs
- Familiarity with the following:
- C5ISR critical systems development with solid understanding of corresponding Architectural Frameworks (AF)
- Modeling and Simulation at the system level for critical C5ISR systems.
- Managing requirements using DOORS Next and other Engineering Life-cycle Management tools
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) including Universal Modeling Language.
- Training Management Systems for C5ISR environments; and
- Mobile, Local and Wide area networks architectures and deployments
- Well-developed leadership skills including the ability to mentor others and think outside the box to sustain and grow the business.
- Strong computer skills in the Microsoft suite of programs and various other computer programs
- Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
- Able to travel Internationally as required.
This position is eligible for consideration of a hybrid work arrangement with set onsite days.
RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX's Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.
