Senior Systems Engineer/Specialist

Company: bmt
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Type: hybrid
Posted: Aug 31, 2026
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BMT, a defense and security firm, is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer in Ottawa, Ontario. The role focuses on requirements engineering and systems lifecycle support for combat and military systems, utilizing tools like IBM DOORS and Cradle. Candidates require a degree in Engineering or Applied Science, a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, and 5 years in complex systems engineering. The position offers a salary range of $105,000 to $150,000 with a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits.

Job Title: Senior Combat and Systems Engineer or Specialist
Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Annual Salary: $105,000-150,000

The Senior Systems Engineer or Specialist is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing work in support of client taskings and projects in the field of Systems Engineering.

Additionally, the Senior Systems Engineer or Specialist interacts with BMT’s capability teams to support the delivery of systems engineering services.
  • Provides and leads general and systems engineering advice and support to internal and external clients in various systems lifecycle phases.
  • Provides and leads general and specific requirements management services to internal and external clients in one or more of these areas:
    • Requirements Elicitation: Execution of elicitation activities, analysis of customer and stakeholder needs, documentation of the outputs.
    • Requirements Definition: Translation of needs into requirements in accordance with guidelines and best practices.
    • Requirements Specification: Development of requirements specifications, such as Technical Requirements Specifications and Statements of Work.
    • Requirements Analysis: Decomposition and allocation of requirements, development of impact assessments, traceability analysis and requirements completion assessments.
    • Requirements Verification and Validation: Various activities performed on requirements and specifications to ensure quality standards and stakeholder needs are met.
    • Requirements Management: Support to the design and implementation of requirements specification infrastructures, development of requirements engineering plans, processes, and procedures.
  • Manages, trains, directs, and supports the work of team members allocated to engineering taskings.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and/or participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes technical specialist expertise, or practical knowledge, to internal discussions, innovation projects and billable tasks.
  • Provides mentoring, training and guidance to more junior engineers and technologists.
  • Conducts technical assurance activities on deliverables to ensure that work products are technically sound and that deliverables meet client requirements.
  • Acts as a Technical Lead and/or Technical Assurer on specified projects while working within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
  • Participates in the development and growth of the systems engineering capability at the regional level.
Additionally, the Senior Systems Engineer or Specialist may support the Combat & Systems Engineering team in various technical and project management work, such as:
  • Application of systems engineering principles, regulations, and standards to various applications.
  • Conducting and leading engineering assessments, feasibility studies and technical investigations.
  • Support various projects in a systems engineering capacity in combat and military systems, cybersecurity, naval systems and platforms, and others.
Essential:
  • University degree in Engineering or Applied Science
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering environment
  • Practical experience in one or more areas of Requirements Engineering, including elicitation, definition, specification, analysis, verification and validation, and management
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Desirable:
  • Holds or is eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a systems engineering role for a complex project (system-of-systems and/or system involving multiple sub-systems)
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the operation, configuration and administration of requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS and Cradle, or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
  • Involvement in systems engineering communities such as INCOSE.
At BMT we believe in hiring the best talent, from diverse backgrounds, as this introduces new ideas to the team and our customers. We believe in a cooperative and collaborative work environment and support and encourage career growth.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with skill, ability and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package including:
  • Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
  • Employee and Family Assistance program
  • Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
  • RRSP or TFSA matching program
  • Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee recognition program
  • Employee referral program

BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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BMT is a company that draws upon a wide range of experience to provide high-quality, high-value products and services. They recruit driven, passionate, and technically gifted candidates, including naval architects, engineering consultants, marine engineers, risk consultants, scientists, software specialists, and project managers. They offer competitive pay and benefits, opportunities to work on world-class projects, and a culture that values diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Benefits include family-friendly policies, financial rewards, future planning, health and wellbeing support, and learning and development programs.

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