Reporting to the Director, System Engineering, the Senior Advisor for System Engineering Assurance (SEA) plays a key role to ensure the project remains protected, reliable, and compliant with all standards throughout the system life cycle. This role is positioned within the authority, acting as a key representative to oversee and guide the project’s system engineering and assurance activities. You closely monitor the work done by the development partner during the Co‑Development Phase, ensuring their engineering documents and plans meet requirements.

Throughout the project, you help guide the team through each phase, using decision gates—checkpoints where progress is reviewed and approved before moving forward. Your work supports clear decision‑making, manages risks, and ensures all engineering processes are consistent and well‑documented. Ensure the consistent application of Systems Engineering (SE) processes in accordance with internal policies and industry standards (e.g., Lead RAM and System Safety Activities, reviewing the Private Development Partner (PDP)’s plans, analysis, and progress of activities.

Support the development and assurance of System Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs) and System Assurance Management Plans (SAMPs). Support the development and establishment of technical management processes including project planning and control, risk management, configuration management, and quality assurance. Oversee system engineering technical processes such as concept definition, system definition, requirements traceability matrix, architecture and design management, interface management, verification report reviews, and development of risk‑based validation strategies.





Ensure that requirements from technical disciplines and stakeholders are identified and incorporated into project engineering documentation. Track and report non‑conformances and issues related to engineering processes or deliverables, including deviation impact analysis and identification of alternatives. Oversee configuration management activities to ensure consistency and integrity of system design and documentation across all phases of the project.

Implement and maintain robust document control procedures to manage versioning, access, and archival of engineering records and technical documentation. Support and inform SEA activities, including compliance audits and the development of corrective actions necessary to guide and verify compliance efforts. Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering, systems assurance, interface management, system integration, and commissioning. Familiarity with systems engineering standards and practices, product lifecycle concepts, requirements development guidelines, and system architecture. Ability to leverage data and present dashboards effectively; Familiarity with systems engineering standards: ASEP or CSEP certification, or equivalent qualifications, are considered an asset.

Fluency in both of Canada’s official languages is considered an asset.

Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc. Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle. Flex‑Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.

A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA). Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring. Flexible hybrid work mode. We work to create high‑performance, diversified teams To find out more about the entire project, visit Alto - Home. #

📌 Senior Advisor, System Engineering Assurance (Montreal)
🏢 Alto
📍 Montreal