The Role The Systems Engineer is part of the engineering team that develops marine navigation and bridge systems for OSI’s government and naval markets.

The Systems

Engineer plays a critical role in the development of the overall system requirements’ design and definition for OSI’s complex products.

The Systems

Engineer will execute various system engineering functions throughout the life cycle of the project. The incumbent has experience in working with various organizations and system components (software engineering, hardware engineering, integration and test, production, manufacturing, and logistics) and can take on the technical lead of a project.

Key Responsibilities Develops system designs, defines systems architecture, defines interfaces and specification, performs trade-studies and documents the design by writing SSDD, ICDs, SRS

Performs requirement analysis, traceability and maintenance of requirements

Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system

Identifies, analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies

Develops and recommends corrective actions

Designs to government standards, including Military and IMO standards, ensuring ongoing compliance and adherence to requirements

Ensures availability, reliability and other logistics support considerations are part of the system design process

Reviews obsolescence issues and recommends design changes





Develops design concepts and generates technical proposal in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ)

May lead during customer design reviews and acceptance events

May lead during system integration tests, trials, and acceptance tests at customer facilities

Writes acceptance test procedures

Manages scope of work, schedules work, estimates effort and costs, and identifies technical risks; effectively communicates status on a regular basis to management

Works in both a team environment and independently with minimum supervision

Mentors other system engineers, may co-ordinate activities of other personnel.

You Bring

Degree in Engineering or Physics, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience

8 years engineering experience, minimum 6 years’ experience in Systems Engineering;

Experience in marine electronics and integrated bridge systems

Experience in defense or government domain preferably in naval ship sector a significant asset;

Experience leading a team of Engineers on projects;

Proven track record in the timely delivery of engineering related projects;

Robust knowledge of marine navigation and tactical sensors or systems;

Excellent knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, standards and best practices;

Working experience in network design and architecture;

Familiarity with requirements and verification management tools such as DOORS;

Eligible to obtain and maintain a location relevant security clearance;

📌 Sr. Systems Engineer (Burnaby)
🏢 OSI Maritime
📍 Burnaby