Location: Gatineau, QC 

Company Overview:

KWESST develops and delivers next generation military and public safety technology for military and first responder customers. The company is proudly Canadian and provides Dismounted/Mounted Domain Expertise in Command-and-Control software development, integration and support services. 

Job Description:

KWESST is seeking talented individuals with an expertise in the Canadian and international defence C4ISR domain to offer specialized software development and integration solutions to the Canadian Army through the Defence Software Engineering Facility (DSEF). They will be actively involved in all aspects of the software development cycle with a focus on increasing system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability. They will also manage, and support activities related to DLSCPM test environments, including various unclassified and classified test lab environments, at various service levels, and support any additional communities of interest and technical environments as needed. The Intermediate Software Architect will be responsible for performing the below tasks. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop technical architectures, frameworks and strategies to meet DSEF software development and application requirements.  
• Analyze, design and implement DSEF software and application architectures.  
• Design, develop and assess technical options for DSEF software development and application problems.  
• Analyze and evaluate alternative technology solutions to meet DSEF software development and application problems.  
• Ensure the integration of all aspects of DSEF software solutions.  
• Recommend options for resolving DSEF software design issues.  
• Analyze functional requirements to identify information, procedures and decision flows for DSEF applications.
• Evaluate existing procedures and methods, identify and document database content, structure, and application sub-systems, and develop data dictionary. 
• Define and document interfaces of manual-to-automated operations within application subsystems, to external systems and between new and existing systems. 
•  Identify and document system specific standards relating to programming, documentation and testing, covering program libraries, data dictionaries, and naming conventions; and  
• Perform any other Work related to this category.

 Mandatory Qualifications:

•  I. Experience:  
  • Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Architect on Military C2 systems. 
  •  Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Architect within an IPT for an onsite client.  
  • Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in 4 of the following:  Client/Server architecture and related technologies.  
    • Analyzing, designing, and implementing software architectures. 
    • Communication engineering and systems security (Hardware, software, and network), including cryptographic key, devices, hardware, firmware, or software that embodies or describes cryptographic logic).  
    • Experience on Real-time systems, Distributed systems, Embedded systems, or Mission critical systems.  
    • Data architecture definition, framework, and implementation for military systems.  
    • Software Integration: hardware and software (COTS and/ or custom developed) components into new or existing systems. 
    • Employing computer modelling or simulation tool to complete software performance studies or development. 
    •  Demonstrated experience in the field of Firepower, ISR, C4ISR, or Modelling and Simulation application development.  
    • Software life-cycle management.  

• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the filed of Information Technology/ Information management or engineering.  
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in a minimum of 3 of the following: 
  •  Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.  
  • Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.  
  • Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.  =
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or strategies; or  Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy. II. 
•  II. Education: 
  • Engineering bachelor’s degree in software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with one or more of the following Canadian Army C2 Specialty Applications would be an asset:  

• Fires Automation Targeted Effects System (FATES). 
•  Indirect Fire Control Software Suite (IFCSS).  
• Engineer Command and Control Information System (EC2IS).  
• Variable Message Format Processor (VMFP). 
•  Ballistic Calculator Software (BCS). 
•  Director Armament Sustainment Program Management (DASPM).  
• NATO Sub-Group 2 (SG2) Sharable Software Suite. 
•  Armaments Ballistics Kernel (NABK). 
•  Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA); and  Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS).. 

Regulatory Compliance Requirements:

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian SECRET Clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

KWESST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all, including LQBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, KWESST is committed to providing accommodations.

Location: Gatineau, QC

Company Overview:

KWESST develops and delivers next generation military and public safety technology for military and first responder customers. The company is proudly Canadian and provides Dismounted/Mounted Domain Expertise in Command-and-Control software development, integration and support services.

Job Description:

KWESST is seeking talented individuals with an expertise in the Canadian and international defence C4ISR domain to offer specialized software development and integration solutions to the Canadian Army through the Defence Software Engineering Facility (DSEF). They will be actively involved in all aspects of the software development cycle with a focus on increasing system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability. They will also manage, and support activities related to DLSCPM test environments, including various unclassified and classified test lab environments, at various service levels, and support any additional communities of interest and technical environments as needed.

The Senior Software Product & Innovation Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks below.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical vision for DSEF products and capabilities.
• Develop technical architectures, frameworks and strategies to meet DSEF system requirements.
• Analyze, design and implement DSEF produced systems and architectures.
• Design, develop and assess technical solutions to address complex DSEF system issues.
• Analyze and evaluate alternative technology solutions to meet DSEF system problems.
• Ensure the integration of all aspects of DSEF system and solutions.
• Recommend options for resolving DSEF system and design issues.
• Update and evolve the DSEF products System Breakdown Structures.
• Define and document interfaces within DSEF sub-systems, to external systems and between new and existing systems.
• Produce, document and manage system architectural designs and guidance, with contributions from across all engineering and support disciplines, to achieve comprehensive DSEF system implementation; and
• Perform any other Work related to this category.

Mandatory Qualifications:

1. Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience as a So􀅌ware Architect on Military Command
• and Control Software Information Products.
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in the preparation of technical concept
• documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology/ Information management or engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in a minimum of 7 of the following:
• Lead the technical vision for software products and capabilities.
• Develop technical architectures, framework and strategies to meet software or system requirements.
• Analyze, design and implement software produced systems and architectures.
• Design, develop and assess technical solutions to address complex product issues.
• Data architecture development, definition, framework and implementation for software products & information systems.
• Software Integration: hardware and software, (COTS and/ or custom developed) components into new or existing systems.
• Recommend options for resolving software or product system and design issues.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of Firepower, ISR, C4ISR, or Modelling and Simulation application development.
• Software life-cycle management.

Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in 4 of the following:

• Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.
• Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
• Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or strategies; or
• Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.

1. Education:

• Proof of Engineering bachelor’s degree in software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be an asset.
• Experience with one or more of the following Canadian Army C2 Specialty Applications would be an asset:
• Fires Automation Targeted Effects System (FATES).
• Indirect Fire Control Software Suite (IFCSS).
• Engineer Command and Control Information System (EC2IS).
• Variable Message Format Processor (VMFP).
• Ballistic Calculator Software (BCS).
• Director Armament Sustainment Program Management (DASPM).
• NATO Sub-Group 2 (SG2) Sharable Software Suite.
• Armaments Ballistics Kernel (NABK).
• Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA); and
• Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS).

Regulatory Compliance Requirements:

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian SECRET Clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

KWESST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and  welcoming to all, including LQBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, KWESST is committed to providing accommodations.

Location: Gatineau, QC

Company Overview:

KWESST develops and delivers next generation military and public safety technology for military and first responder customers. The company is proudly Canadian and provides Dismounted/Mounted Domain Expertise in Command-and-Control software development, integration and support services.

Job Description:

KWESST is seeking talented individuals with an expertise in the Canadian and international defence C4ISR domain to offer specialized software development and integration solutions to the Canadian Army through the Defence Software Engineering Facility (DSEF). They will be actively involved in all aspects of the software development cycle with a focus on increasing system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability. They will also manage, and support activities related to DLSCPM test environments, including various unclassified and classified test lab environments, at various service levels, and support any additional communities of interest and technical environments as needed. 

The Intermediate Software Specialist will be responsible for maintaining and developing Canadian Army Command and Control (C2) Specialty Applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and provide recommendation on software and applications interface documentation.
• Recommend software related system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies, and changes to equipment and specifications.
• Liaise with software development and application technical groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide software and application integration, analysis, and evaluation support.
• Prepare the planning and procurement support documentation for software and applications.
• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to software components and associated documentation.
• Conduct design, technical, and management reviews to monitor, advise, and report on progress and potential problems.
• Conduct and/or witness software integration testing and evaluation.
• Conduct technical definition studies and options analysis; and
• Perform any other Work related to this category.

Mandatory Qualifications:

1. Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Engineer on Military C2 systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Specialist within an IPT for an onsite client.
• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience in the preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience in a minimum of 3 of the following:
  • Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.
  • Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
  • Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or strategies; or
  • Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.
• Minimum 8 years of demonstrated experience in 4 of the following:
  • Software Engineering within a Client/Server environment or Collaborative environments;
  • Managing, Analyzing, Designing, Modeling, and Implementing software systems.
  • Communication engineering (Hardware, Software and Network) or Specialty engineering (Security, Modeling and Simulation, ISR);
  • Software Engineering for Real-Time systems, Distributed Systems, embedded systems or mission critical systems environments.
  • Software Integration: hardware and software, (COTS and/or custom developed) components into new or existing systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in the field of Firepower, ISR, C4ISR, or Modelling and Simulation software development; or
  • System life-cycle management for software systems.

1. Education:

College Diploma in Computer Technology; or a Bachelor of Science; or suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with one or more of the following Canadian Army C2 Specialty Applications would be an asset:

• Fires Automation Targeted Effects System (FATES).
• Indirect Fire Control Software Suite (IFCSS).
• Engineer Command and Control Information System (EC2IS).
• Variable Message Format Processor (VMFP).
• Ballistic Calculator Software (BCS).
• Director Armament Sustainment Program Management (DASPM).
• NATO Sub-Group 2 (SG2) Sharable Software Suite.
• Armaments Ballistics Kernel (NABK).
• Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA); and
• Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS).

Regulatory Compliance Requirements:

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian SECRET Clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

KWESST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all, including LQBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, KWESST is committed to providing accommodations. 

Location: Gatineau, QC  

Company Overview:  

KWESST develops and delivers next generation military and public safety technology for military and first  responder customers. The company is proudly Canadian and provides Dismounted/Mounted Domain  Expertise in Command-and-Control software development, integration and support services.  

Job Description:  

KWESST is seeking talented individuals with an expertise in the Canadian and international defence  C4ISR domain to offer specialized software development and integration solutions to the Canadian Army through the Defence Software Engineering Facility (DSEF). They will be actively involved in all aspects of  the software development cycle with a focus on increasing system integrity, performance, reliability, and  maintainability. They will also manage, and support activities related to DLSCPM test environments,  including various unclassified and classified test lab environments, at various service levels, and support  any additional communities of interest and technical environments as needed. 

The Senior Software Programmer will be responsible for performing the below tasks.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Select and incorporate available software programs.  
• Design detailed programs, flow charts, and diagrams indicating mathematical computation and  sequence of machine operations necessary to copy and process data and print the results.  
• Translate detailed flow charts into coded machine instructions and confer with technical  personnel in planning programs.  
• Verify accuracy and completeness of programs by preparing sample data and testing them by  means of system acceptance test runs made by operating personnel.  
• Correct program errors by revising instructions or altering the sequence of operations.
• Test instructions, and assemble specifications, flow charts, diagrams, layouts, programming and  operating instructions to document applications for later modification or reference.  
• Create and modify code and software. 
• Create and modify screens and reports.  
• Design methods and procedures for small computer systems, and sub-system of larger systems.  
• Produce forms, manuals, programs, data files, and procedures for systems and/or applications;  and  
• Perform any other Work related to this category.  

Mandatory Qualifications: 

I. Experience:  

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Engineer on Military C2 systems. 
• Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience as a Programmer within an IPT for an onsite  client.  
•  Minimum one (1) year of demonstrated experience in (two) 2 of the following: 

• Using at least 1 of the following high-level languages (ADA (95, 05, 2012, Java, C++, or  C#).  
• Using CASE tools (e.g., Rational Team Concert, JIRA).  
• Using a client mandated Software Development process (Scaled Agile Framework  (SAFe)).  
• Performing object-oriented analysis and design.

II. Education:

•  University Degree or College Diploma in any discipline or technical field.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience with one or more of the following Canadian Army C2 Specialty Applications would be an  asset:  

• Fires Automation Targeted Effects System (FATES). 
• Indirect Fire Control Software Suite (IFCSS). 
• Engineer Command and Control Information System (EC2IS). 
• Variable Message Format Processor (VMFP).  
• Ballistic Calculator Software (BCS). 
• Director Armament Sustainment Program Management (DASPM).  
• NATO Sub-Group 2 (SG2) Sharable Software Suite. 
• Armaments Ballistics Kernel (NABK). 
• Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA); and 
• Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS). 

Regulatory Compliance Requirements 

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian SECRET Clearance and meet the eligibility requirements  outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR. 

KWESST is an equal opportunity employer and is commiƩed to providing equal employment  opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual  orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable  law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and  welcoming to all, including LQBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit,  and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, KWESST is commiƩed to  providing accommodations.

Location: Gatineau, QC 

Company Overview:  

KWESST develops and delivers next generation military and public safety technology for military and first  responder customers. The company is proudly Canadian and provides Dismounted/Mounted Domain  Expertise in Command-and-Control software development, integration and support services.  

Job Description:  

KWESST is seeking talented individuals with an expertise in the Canadian and international defence  C4ISR domain to offer specialized software development and integration solutions to the Canadian Army through the Defence Software Engineering Facility (DSEF). They will be actively involved in all aspects of  the software development cycle with a focus on increasing system integrity, performance, reliability, and  maintainability. They will also manage, and support activities related to DLSCPM test environments,  including various unclassified and classified test lab environments, at various service levels, and support  any additional communities of interest and technical environments as needed. 

The Senior Software Architect will be responsible for performing the below tasks. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop technical architectures, frameworks and strategies to meet DSEF software development  and application requirements. 
• Analyze, design and implement DSEF software and application architectures.  Design, develop and assess technical options for DSEF software development and application  problems.  
• Analyze and evaluate alternative technology solutions to meet DSEF software development and  application problems. 
• Ensure the integration of all aspects of DSEF software solutions.  
• Recommend options for resolving DSEF software design issues. 
• Analyze functional requirements to identify information, procedures and decision flows for DSEF  applications. 
• Evaluate existing procedures and methods, identify and document database content, structure,  and application sub-systems, and develop data dictionary. 
• Define and document interfaces of manual-to-automated operations within application  subsystems, to external systems and between new and existing systems. 
• Identify and document system specific standards relating to programming, documentation and  testing, covering program libraries, data dictionaries, and naming conventions; and
•  Perform any other Work related to this category. 

Mandatory Qualifications: 

I. Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Architect on Military C2  systems.  
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Architect within an IPT for an  onsite client.  
• Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in 4 of the following:  
  • Client/Server architecture and related technologies.  
  • Analyzing, designing, and implementing software architectures.  
  • Communication engineering and systems security (Hardware, software, and network),  including cryptographic key, devices, hardware, firmware, or software that embodies or  describes cryptographic logic).  
  • Experience on Real-time systems, Distributed systems, Embedded systems, or Mission  critical systems.  
  • Data architecture definition, framework, and implementation for military systems.
  •  Software Integration: hardware and software (COTS and/ or custom developed)  components into new or existing systems. 
  • Employing computer modelling or simulation tool to complete software performance  studies or development.  
  • Demonstrated experience in the field of Firepower, ISR, C4ISR, or Modelling and  Simulation application development. 
  • Software life-cycle management.  
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in preparation of technical concept documents,  system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology/  Information management or engineering.  
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in a minimum of 4 of the following:  
  • Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and  technical staff.  
  • Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems. 
  • Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the  decision-making of senior management.  
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or  strategies; or  
  • Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet  corporate strategy.  

II. Education:

• Engineering bachelor’s degree in software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable  engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience with one or more of the following Canadian Army C2 Specialty Applications would be an  asset:  

• Fires Automation Targeted Effects System (FATES). 
• Indirect Fire Control Software Suite (IFCSS). 
• Engineer Command and Control Information System (EC2IS). 
• Variable Message Format Processor (VMFP).  
• Ballistic Calculator Software (BCS). 
• Director Armament Sustainment Program Management (DASPM).  
• NATO Sub-Group 2 (SG2) Sharable Software Suite. 
• Armaments Ballistics Kernel (NABK). 
• Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA); and 
• Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS). 

Regulatory Compliance Requirements 

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian SECRET Clearance and meet the eligibility requirements  outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR. 

KWESST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment  opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual  orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable  law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and  welcoming to all, including LQBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit,  and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, KWESST is committed to  providing accommodations.

Location: Gatineau, QC

Company Overview:

KWESST develops and delivers next generation military and public safety technology for military and first responder customers. The company is proudly Canadian and provides Dismounted/Mounted Domain Expertise in Command-and-Control software development, integration and support services.

Job Description:

KWESST is seeking talented individuals with an expertise in the Canadian and international defence C4ISR domain to offer specialized software development and integration solutions to the Canadian Army through the Defence Software Engineering Facility (DSEF). They will be actively involved in all aspects of the software development cycle with a focus on increasing system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability. They will also manage, and support activities related to DLSCPM test environments, including various unclassified and classified test lab environments, at various service levels, and support any additional communities of interest and technical environments as needed.

The Senior Products Manager will be responsible for performing the below tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage one or more software experts and software products, each responsible for an element of the overall DSEF software product list.
• Manage the software product or products during the development, implementation and operations startup by ensuring that resources are made available, and that the product is developed and is fully operational within previously agreed time, cost and performance parameters.
• Formulate statements of problems, establishes procedures for the development and implementation of significant, new or modified software product elements to solve these problems, and obtains approval thereof.
• Define and document the objectives for the software product - determine budgetary requirements, the composition, roles and responsibilities and terms of reference for the software product team.
• Report progress of the software product on an ongoing basis and at scheduled points in the life cycle.
• Meets in conference with stakeholders and other product managers and states problems in a form capable of being solved.
• Prepare plans, charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing or displaying problems, work with a variety of product management tools.
• Ensures product sign-off; and
• Perform any other Work related to this category.

Mandatory Qualifications:

I. Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in each of the following:
• Demonstrated experience working as a product manager for products in excess of $1M per year expenditure.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting technical and management’s documents.
•  Demonstrated experience in stakeholder and communications management in a product context.
• Demonstrated experience in product financial management for products in excess of $1M per year expenditure.
• Demonstrated experience in product scope management for products in excess of $1M per year expenditure.
• Demonstrated experience in product schedule management for products in excess of $1M per year expenditure.
• Demonstrated experience in product risk management for products in excess of $1M per year expenditure.
• Demonstrated experience in product management in the field of Firepower, ISR, CAISR, or Modelling and Simulation.
• Drafting correspondence and making recommendations on the acceptance or rejection of deliverables.
• Preparing Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRLS) and Data Item Descriptions (DID).

II. Education:

• Undergraduate level university degree in any discipline or a college diploma in Engineering Technology, Project/Product Management, Business Administration or suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with one or more of the following Canadian Army C2 Specialty Applications would be an asset:

• Fires Automation Targeted Effects System (FATES).
• Indirect Fire Control Software Suite (IFCSS).
• Engineer Command and Control Information System (EC2IS).
• Variable Message Format Processor (VMFP).
• Ballistic Calculator Software (BCS).
• Director Armament Sustainment Program Management (DASPM).
• NATO Sub-Group 2 (SG2) Sharable Software Suite.
• Armaments Ballistics Kernel (NABK).
• Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA); and
• Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS).

Regulatory Compliance Requirements:

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian SECRET Clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

KWESST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all, including LQBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, KWESST is committed to providing accommodations.

Location: Gatineau, QC 

Company Overview:  

KWESST develops and delivers next generation military and public safety technology for military and first  responder customers. The company is proudly Canadian and provides Dismounted/Mounted Domain  Expertise in Command-and-Control software development, integration and support services.  

Job Description:  

KWESST is seeking talented individuals with an expertise in the Canadian and international defence  C4ISR domain to offer specialized software development and integration solutions to the Canadian Army through the Defence Software Engineering Facility (DSEF). They will be actively involved in all aspects of  the software development cycle with a focus on increasing system integrity, performance, reliability, and  maintainability. They will also manage, and support activities related to DLSCPM test environments,  including various unclassified and classified test lab environments, at various service levels, and support  any additional communities of interest and technical environments as needed. 

The Senior Software Specialist will be responsible for maintaining and developing Canadian Army  Command and Control (C2) Specialty Applications. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Review, analyze, and provide recommendation on software and applications interface  documentation. 
• Recommend software related system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies, and changes  to equipment and specifications. 
• Liaise with software development and application technical groups to ensure system integrity,  performance, reliability, and maintainability.  
• Provide software and application integration, analysis, and evaluation support. 
• Prepare the planning and procurement support documentation for software and applications.
• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to software components and associated  documentation. 
• Conduct design, technical, and management reviews to monitor, advise, and report on progress  and potential problems. 
• Conduct and/or witness software integration testing and evaluation. 
• Conduct technical definition studies and options analysis; and 
• Perform any other Work related to this category.  

Mandatory Qualifications:  

I. Experience:  

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Engineer on Military C2 systems. 
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Specialist within an IPT for an  onsite client. 
• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience in the preparation of technical concept
• documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information
• Technology  / Information management or engineering. 
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in a minimum of 4 of the following:
  •  Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and  technical staff.  
  • Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems. 
  • Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the  decision-making of senior management.  
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or  strategies; or  
  • Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet  corporate strategy.  
• Minimum 8 years of demonstrated experience in 4 of the following:  
  • Software Engineering within a Client/Server environment or Collaborative environments;   Managing, Analyzing, Designing, Modeling, and Implementing software systems.  Communication engineering (Hardware, Software and Network) or Specialty engineering  (Security, Modeling and Simulation, ISR); 
  • Software Engineering for Real-Time systems, Distributed Systems, embedded systems or  mission critical systems environments.  
  • Software Integration: hardware and software, (COTS and/or custom developed)  components into new or existing systems. 
  • Demonstrated experience in the field of Firepower, ISR, C4ISR, or Modelling and  Simulation software development; or  
  • System life-cycle management for software systems. 

II. Education:

• College Diploma in Computer Technology; or a Bachelor of Science; or suitable engineering or  technical field required to support Land C4ISR.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience with one or more of the following Canadian Army C2 Specialty Applications would be an  asset:  

• Fires Automation Targeted Effects System (FATES). 
• Indirect Fire Control Software Suite (IFCSS). 
• Engineer Command and Control Information System (EC2IS). 
• Variable Message Format Processor (VMFP).  
• Ballistic Calculator Software (BCS). 
• Director Armament Sustainment Program Management (DASPM).  
• NATO Sub-Group 2 (SG2) Sharable Software Suite. 
• Armaments Ballistics Kernel (NABK). 
• Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA); and  
• Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS).
  
  

Regulatory Compliance Requirements 

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian SECRET Clearance and meet the eligibility requirements  outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR. 

KWESST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment  opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual  orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable  law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and  welcoming to all, including LQBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit,  and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, KWESST is committed to  providing accommodations.