Overview
As a Principal Combat Systems Engineer, you provide high-level technical leadership across the Combat Systems portfolio and steer complex systems engineering efforts. You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, oversee engineering outputs across the lifecycle, and collaborate with customers and stakeholders to deliver quality, on-schedule solutions. The role supports Canada’s defence and civil customers within a security-focused, high-integrity environment. You will help shape cross-functional engineering practices and drive continuous improvement in combat systems.
Pay / Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
- EFAP and wellness programs
- Maternity/Parental top-up
- RRSP/DPSP matching
- flexible/agile work arrangements
- bonus and recognition program
Responsibilities
- Provide Principal Engineer level leadership, governance, and technical direction across the Combat Systems portfolio
- Apply broad Combat Systems and Systems Engineering expertise to resolve complex technical challenges
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary technical work from definition to delivery
- Maintain oversight of quality, accuracy, and technical integrity of engineering outputs
- Collaborate with program managers, customers, and internal stakeholders to plan, prioritise, and deliver engineering activities
- Support technical governance, assurance, reviews, and verification activities
- Identify, assess, communicate, and manage technical and program risks with mitigation actions
- Build relationships with customers, external partners, and internal teams and communicate complex issues to stakeholders
- Strengthen organizational capability through coaching, leadership, and process improvement across Combat Systems engineering
Key requirements
- Electrical engineering degree (Canadian accredited or foreign equivalent)
- P.Eng. licence in good standing or immediate eligibility in British Columbia
- 12+ years in a high-integrity engineering environment
- 8+ years applying Systems Engineering in Combat Systems or related domain
- 5+ years leading technical teams and delivering projects
- 5+ years applying Systems Engineering lifecycle to Combat Systems
- eligible for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance
- strong interpersonal skills
- ability to lead without formal authority
- effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Combat Systems
- Systems Engineering
- Lifecycle engineering of complex systems
Principal Combat Systems Engineer in Victoria employer: Babcock
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and leadership thrive. With competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of asset management while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in beautiful locations like Bristol, Plymouth, and Helensburgh. Join us to be part of a global organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on national security and public infrastructure.
