Safety and Reliability Engineering Analyst at General Dynamics - Spider Only – Nepean, Ontario

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.

We are seeking a Safety and Reliability Engineering Analyst to play a critical role in shaping our cutting-edge systems. In this role, you will directly influence system design by ensuring compliance with safety and reliability requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in hazard assessments, fault tree analysis, and risk mitigation strategies while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a keen eye for identifying and addressing potential system risks, thrives in a complex technical environment, and is passionate about enhancing system safety and reliability. In this role you can expect to support program safety and reliability objectives by:

• Executing assigned hazard and reliability analyses
• Supporting compliance to contractual safety requirements and standards
• Producing accurate, traceable technical documentation
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to reduce system risk
• Apply system safety disciplines to assigned programs (civilian or military)
• Execute defined analyses such as:
  • Hazard Assessments
  • Preliminary / System Hazard Analyses
• Classify hazards using defined severity and probability criteria
• Track hazards and mitigations in hazard logs or equivalent tools
• Support reliability and maintainability activities, including:
  • FMEA / FMECA development
  • Maintainability considerations during design reviews
• Use established R&M tools, templates, and processes
• Contribute data to reliability calculations or predictions as directed
• Collaborate with:
  • Systems engineering
  • Hardware design teams
  • Software development teams
• Review design artifacts to identify safety and reliability impacts
• Provide technical inputs to developers regarding hazard mitigation implementation
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including:
  • Safety plans (sections or drafts)
  • Safety assessment reports
  • Hazard logs
  • FMEA worksheets
• Ensure documentation is:
  • Accurate
  • Traceable
  • Compliant with applicable standards and program requirements

• Bachelor degree in relevant engineering discipline; or equivalent
• Has practical exposure to system safety and/or RMT work
• Understanding of:
  • Systems engineering lifecycle
  • Hardware and software design processes
  • Safety engineering fundamentals
• Understanding of:
  • Reliability principles
  • Maintainability concepts
  • FMEA / FMECA techniques
• Ability to apply methods using predefined guidance and templates
• Understanding of:
  • Hazard classification schemes
  • Risk matrices
• Awareness is an asset for:
  • MIL-STD-1629A
  • ARP-4761
  • DEF STAN 00-055 / 00-056

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 hiring range for this position is $79,000- $91,000 CAD annual. 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
As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, you’ll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
• Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
• Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
• Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children.

Why join us?

• Purposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
• Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality we’re known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network. You’ll be working on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.

Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

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.