Overview 49North is a Canadian defence company delivering secure, multi‑domain C4ISR capabilities that provide decision advantage in complex and contested environments. As a wholly‑owned subsidiary of MDA Space, 49North operates as a sovereign Canadian provider of mission‑critical C4ISR systems.

Role Senior Systems Engineer – Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer

Job Description The Senior Systems Engineer will work as part of a dynamic systems engineering team that will mature the EW system design and support procurement of EW subsystems through all design phases, including Factory Acceptance Testing, integration, and final acceptance trials. Excellent communication and leadership skills are necessary to work closely within our distributed team, the customer, suppliers, and external stakeholders. The role requires a blend of systems engineering discipline, EW systems knowledge, and operational mission awareness.

Location: Richmond, B.C.; Ottawa, ON.; or Halifax, N.S.

Responsibilities

Work independently and collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary dispersed team

Develop relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors

Support AW supplier procurements through the subcontracts manager

Produce and review technical documents, specifications, and standards, including system requirements, interface and design documents

Travel domestically and internationally to support program needs

Support the project team in addressing design and integration issues

Actively participate in program and test reviews

Support the development and allocation of system‑level requirements

Review, develop, and document system‑level operational concepts and mission statements

Generate documents such as design reports and technical deliverables





Perform system engineering lifecycle functions including compatibility, interoperability, human factors, cyber‑security, modelling and simulation, and verification and testing

Model and simulate system performance and RF interference/integration into mission platforms and other platform sensors

Support system/product integration

Verify and validate system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements

Requirements

Experience working in well‑structured systems engineering teams

Experience in large electronic systems development or integration projects, preferably with Electronic Warfare systems, and a strong understanding of project execution processes from requirements through commissioning and support

Experience maintaining close working relationships with other system engineers and customer representatives in a distributed environment

Excellent verbal and written communication and customer interaction skills

Strong problem‑solving skills

Enthusiastic contributor willing to learn new skills and take pride and ownership of work

Preferred Experience and Skills

Experience with the design and development of Electronic Warfare systems, including environmental qualification, human factors, and maritime certifications

Knowledge of advanced antenna technologies and performance

Ability to model antenna performance for received and transmitted signals

Ability to analyze and model atmospheric propagation of RF signals





Understanding of antenna patterns, polarization, bandwidth, beamwidth, and the RF chain

Understanding of radar and missile system employment and capabilities

Understanding of radar and laser warning receivers, SIGINT sensors, countermeasure systems, and signal processing techniques

Highly proficient with MS Office applications and engineering tools such as DOORS, Confluence/Jira, and CAMEO

Knowledge of agile or iterative development methods

Ability to work with and uphold classified information

Security Clearance Successful candidates must obtain and hold a secret‑level security clearance, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits 49North provides competitive compensation and benefits packages at all locations, including extended healthcare, flexible drug plans, dental and vision perks, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

Compensation The compensation range for this position is $108,000.00–$148,500.00 annually. Specific compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement 49North is an equal‑opportunity employer that prizes diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please let us know.

Accommodations 49North is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Please indicate any accommodations needed on your application or cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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📌 Senior Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer (Richmond)
🏢 MDA Space
📍 Richmond