Description
Test Engineering Specialist/Engineer
Job Description
The Test Engineering role has the responsibility to ensure that the scheduled test activities are executed IAW approved schedule and budget. In order to fulfill this responsibility the Test Engineering role collaborates with the Designers, Project and System Engineering to develop quality test plans and procedures, select and install instrumentation (applicable to Technician role only), collect and store data, executes testing and collaborates in the development of the test reports.
Key Job Elements
- Select and instrument test equipment for component, subsystem and vehicle level testing in accordance with established test methodologies and approved test plan:
- Assist in the design of test fixtures and setups and oversee their construction, assemble/prepare instrumentation wiring/cabling
- Axial load and torque calibration methodologies;
- Measurement of pressures, temperatures, mass and/or volumetric flows, air velocities and air flow mapping, electrical currents, local strains and vehicle component loads, accelerations and/or vibration, sound pressures and equivalent sound pressure levels, luminous intensity, live fire blast pressures, high voltage measurements, vehicle network (CAN) data
- Measurements pertaining to vehicle behavior: pitch and roll angles, yaw angular rate, vehicle speed and GPS data
- Telemetry systems (UHF or inductive)
- Assist in the ballasting of test vehicles
- Program and setup of Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems, manually record non-electronic data during testing
- Participate in test execution, ensure that captured real time data is accurate through proper setup and confirmation of test instrumentation (grounding, guarding & shielding techniques, pre-test evaluation)
- Perform required data processing:
- Real time data recording of up to 5 MS/sec;
- Data processing using HBM N-Code Glyphworks, Infield and LabView
- High definition and high speed video recording
- Remove test instrumentation and equipment from unit under test upon completion of testing
- Assist in arranging shipment of test vehicles and equipment, spare parts, etc, to and from remote test sites
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of test logs, files, etc.
- Maintain instrumentation inventory and calibration records
- Assist in the handling and managing of test data (electronic/non-electronic measurement data, photos, video, etc)
- Assist in post-test data reduction efforts required for test reporting
Required Qualifications
- University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience
- Basic knowledge of test data reduction and analysis techniques (Statistics, Linear Regression).
- In-depth knowledge of basic Engineering disciplines, mechanics of materials, shock and vibration, vehicle dynamics, etc.
- Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel (15% Cdn) and (15% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
- Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space
Preferred Qualifications
- P. Eng or the ability to obtain a P. Eng
- In-depth knowledge of transducers (accelerometers, pressure & flow transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, Load cells, strain gauges, LVDTs etc.)
- Familiarity with dynamic data acquisition and signal processing techniques and equipment (sampling, analog and digital filtering, anti-aliasing, etc.)
- “Hands-on” experience in soldering techniques, cable and wire preparation, basic wiring and circuit techniques, small tool operation, etc.
Working Conditions:
Physical Conditions and Hazards:
The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.
1) Physical Environment: Office
2) Hazards: NA
Physical Demands Description:
This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist
Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.
Equipment Utilized:
This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:
Computer
Phone
Mobile device
Medical Surveillance
May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task
Personal Protective Equipment:
Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)
October 27, 2025
General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.
If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.