Principal Combat Systems Engineer To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity.

What You Do Here Matters In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’ Our people and customers matter most to us.

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Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great: Own and Deliver - We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being: 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums ~ Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges ~ A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows We offer an agile workplace for several positions Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

Provide Principal

Engineer level leadership, governance,



and technical direction across the growing Combat Systems portfolio. Apply broad Combat Systems and Systems Engineering expertise to resolve complex technical challenges in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, and standards. Lead and mentor multidisciplinary technical work in the definition, design, integration, verification, and delivery of emergent work in support of new and existing Combat Systems.

Maintain oversight of the quality, accuracy, completeness, and technical integrity of engineering outputs throughout the engineering lifecycle for Combat Systems. Collaborate with program managers, customers, and internal stakeholders to prioritize, plan, monitor, and deliver engineering activities to the required quality, schedule, and cost. Support technical governance, assurance, reviews, and verification activities in Combat Systems.

Identify, assess, communicate, and manage technical and program risks, including the development, implementation, and assessment of mitigation actions. Build effective relationships with customers, external partners, and internal technical teams, clearly communicating complex issues, options, solutions, and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strengthen organizational capability through coaching, mentorship, leadership, and the continuous improvement of Combat Systems engineering processes, standards, methods, and tools.

An electrical engineering degree from an accredited Canadian educational institute or from a recognized foreign equivalent,



and licence in good standing with current registration or immediate eligibility to register in the Province of British Columbia; Extensive experience (12+ years) as an engineer in a high-integrity engineering environment;

Experience (8+ years) in the application of Systems Engineering in Combat Systems or related domain work. Proven leadership skills and experience (5+ years) leading technical teams and delivering technical projects; Deep understanding of Combat Systems and experience (5+ years) in the application of the Systems Engineering design lifecycle;

Experience in the physical and functional integration of Victoria Class Submarine Combat Systems (C2, Communications, Sonar, Weapons Handling and Discharge, Navigation, Above Water Sensors) is considered an asset;

Experience in the physical and functional integration of Mission Systems within a Defence environment is considered an asset; Robust demonstrable leadership qualities and excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization and often without direct or formal authority; You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

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📌 Principal Combat Systems Engineer (Victoria)
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