Defence and SecuritySenior Manager Systems Engineering (Project Management) Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. This role is Hybrid OttawaSenior Manager, Systems EngineeringPosition Summary Thales Canada Defence & Security (TCDS) is looking for a Senior Manager, Systems Engineering.

The Senior

Manager of Systems Engineering is the Head of Discipline (HoD) responsible for Systems Engineering (SysEng) across the organization.

The Senior

Manager, System Engineering provides System Engineering support throughout the project life cycle from requirements analysis and design, through development, integration, test and acceptance to integrate electronic systems on commercial and military platforms.

The Senior

Manager of Systems Engineering is responsible for inspiring and catalysing the improvement of best practices, processes, tools and governance within the Systems Engineering discipline and its sub-disciplines, ensuring that they are mastered effectively. They act as a primary point of contact on complex subjects and take on an educational role so that their team can reach discipline excellence and deliver competitive solutions within a multidisciplinary environment. They are a mentor and coach - serving the discipline's engineers and offering a diverse and inclusive environment.

They are the guardians of an engineering discipline excellence in a learning environment which contribute to our highly competitive advantage.

The Senior

Manager of Systems Engineering reports to the Director of Engineering.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Provides appropriate resources to deliver bids, projects and products Plans the team's workload in the short, medium and long term Develops team skills to support bids, projects and products Supports recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career management and succession planning for the team Leads the team to meet company expectations for productivity, chargeability, quality,



continuous improvement and accomplishment of objectives Ensures that company policies and procedures are followed, including timesheets, time off, and travel undefined Ensures that the discipline and sub-discipline processes, procedures and tooling meet the current and future needs of the bids, projects and products Responsible for bid, project and product estimates for the discipline and sub-disciplinesSystems Engineering sub-disciplines include Modeling and Simulation, Human Factors Engineering, Requirements Management, Environmental Engineering, and Safety Engineering. Manager of Systems Engineering Perform SysEng Planning and Management Responsible to define subcontractor SysEng activities Define Technical Performance Measures for bids, projects and products Improve the Company's Model-Based Systems Engineering capabilities Member of the Systems Engineering team ~ Responsible for performing SysEng work on bids, projects and products.

An engineering degree or 3-year technical program diploma in a technical field from a recognized university or college program or certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a related field A minimum of 5 year of experience in the last 10 years as a Systems Engineering Manager for a Capital or In-Service Support contractExpertise in at least one SysEng tool A minimum of 8 years of experience managing an Engineering Discipline, including responsibility for associated policies and procedures Strong written and verbal communication skills in English A Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related fieldManagement of budget worth at least 1MCAD Fluency in French Occasional national and international travel. The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC)



$140,000 - $160,000 CAD Annual.This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity.

Thales may offer extra benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law. We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the .

Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf. #Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, ADⅅ, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings

Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period. Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

Voluntary

Life, ADⅅ, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

Employee

Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership. Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

📌 Senior Manager Systems Engineering (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Inclusion
📍 Ottawa