Safety and Reliability Engineering Analyst, Senior

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we're not just engineering technology — we're shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you're looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you'll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

• Lead multiple complex system safety programs and associated System Safety Working Groups (SSWGs) across several IPTs.
• Provide strategic oversight of system safety planning and execution across development and integration phases.
• Proactively influence system/product design decisions to minimize hazards and risk.
• Author or supervise delivery of multiple complex safety deliverables, including:
  • System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs)
  • Software Hazard Analysis Reports (SHAs)
  • Safety Cases / Safety Assessment Reports (SARs)
  • Safety & Environmental Management Plans (S&EMP)
• Ensure safety evidence is complete, consistent, and defensible for internal governance and external customer/regulatory review.
• Perform complex reliability and maintainability predictions at product and system level.
• Use prediction results to guide design trade-offs, sparing strategies, availability targets, and maintenance planning.
• Lead software safety activities for safety-critical and mission-critical embedded systems, ensuring hazards related to software behavior, control logic, and functional integrity are identified and mitigated.
• Seek and apply operational/field data to validate predictions and improve accuracy.
• Lead failure reporting and corrective action activities, including Failure Review Boards and root cause investigations.
• Conduct and apply expert-level FMECA down to the component level, ensuring linkage to functional effects, hazards, and mitigations.
• Support delivery of complete FMECA reports and criticality assessments for complex systems.
• Determine methods and procedures for new or complex technical assignments with minimal oversight.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers in safety analysis, FMECA, and RMT&S processes.
• Lead process improvements, tool development, and reusable templates that improve consistency across programs.
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and resolution of safety and reliability issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8 years of related experience applying system safety and RMT disciplines on military or complex civilian programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading system safety activities independently across multiple concurrent programs.
• Recognized technical expertise in the practical application of standards such as:
  • MIL-STD-882E
  • MIL-STD-1629A
  • DEF-STAN 00-056
  • SAE ARP4761
• Knowledge of software development assurance practices in regulated or defense environments (e.g., DO-178C concepts, IEC 61508 software integrity principles)
• Proven experience producing and leading delivery of complex safety documentation (SSPPs, Safety Cases, SARs).
• Expertise in reliability prediction tools, failure investigation processes, and advanced FMECA execution.

Assets:

• Military vehicle and component level safety experience
• Experienced in SAFe Agile environment

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

What We Offer
The hourly rate hiring range for this position is $110,000-$140,000.

Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:

• Relevant experience
• Technical and non-technical skills
• Education and certifications

Benefits
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, you can enjoy a competitive total rewards package including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you.
  • Flexible benefit options available (including HCSA).
  • Emergency medical travel insurance.
  • 24/7 virtual health care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – counselling, life coaching, lifestyle change support, and financial planning.
• Onsite fitness facilities & employee resource groups.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service.
  • Access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning.
  • Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) accessible from day one.
• Flexible time away to rest and renew with vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan and parental leaves (with top up options).
  • Sick leave and disability programs.
• Grow your career your way with free access to a learning platform offering a wide range of courses and resources.
  • Educational Assistance Program to support formal learning.
  • Self-directed mentoring opportunities.
  • Reimbursement for professional and industry-related memberships and dues.
• Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, as well as services and activities.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Annual scholarship program for children of GD employees.
  • Employee social clubs and recreational activities.

Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via (email protected).

Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.