Company DescriptionAt General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.Why Join Us?Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.Job DescriptionWe are currently hiring a Software Configuration Management (CM) Analyst to join our team. Our CM team provides analytical and technical support to engineering personnel and programs. They apply Configuration Management best practices and policies to software engineering artifacts and support assigned programs in creating and executing their Configuration Management Plans. This includes: planning, configuration identification, configuration change management, configuration status accounting, configuration verification & audit. You will also support software build, release and delivery processes.Define and maintain program-level software configuration management plans.Establish and maintain software configuration baselines.Verify and audit the configuration status, support audit activities.Manage software build, release and delivery processes and tools.Report and communicate configuration changes.Develop software configuration management utilities and tools.Create and maintain software version and/or configuration documentation.Provide formal and informal training and instruction to program staff on configuration management practices and corporate tools.Improve and optimize the configuration management process and tools.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree or Diploma in a related field, Software would be considered a strong assetUnderstanding of software configuration management practices.Awareness of configuration management standards.Familiarity with enterprise class Product Data Management (PDM) tools.Good knowledge of software engineering practices, principles and design patterns.Exposure to DevOps methodology and working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.Familiarity with defect tracking and workflow management tools.Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.Analytical mindset and continuous improvement focusNice to have:Familiar with both waterfall and agile methodologies.Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning.Experience with EIA 649 Standard. 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.Additional InformationWe believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].
