Software Requirements Engineer (Hybrid)

About Us

In 1977, OSI introduced the first generation electronic chart system for the maritime market and revolutionized navigation. Over the years we have had many firsts.  Today, OSI Maritime Systems is a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions designed for naval and maritime security operations. Among those solutions, the company develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, integrated dived navigation systems for submarines, and C2 systems for small craft. Presently, 23 navies totaling more than 600 warships and submarines operate using OSI systems. Due to the nature of our company, all employees must pass specific security criteria. Only candidates who are Canadian citizens, have PR status or have a citizenship from a NATO country, and who satisfy security clearance criteria, will be considered.

MISSION

The Software Requirements Engineer has the primary responsibility of providing software requirements expertise to the Software Engineering Department, Product and Project Teams to ensure OSI product integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents the Software Design Authority providing requirements guidance to the Project and Product teams.
• Maintains an ongoing comprehensive understanding of the product requirement from an operational and technical perspective.
• Provides expertise to the Software Engineering Department regarding Software Requirements development and requirements management processes.
• Chairs software requirements review meetings, communicating to stakeholders and managing stakeholders needs.
• Attends all software design meetings to grow domain knowledge of the products and ensure new features are meeting project requirements. 
• Develops and maintains a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and V model and understands the dependencies of the other software phases on quality requirements development.
• Produces artifacts to assist with planning, and concept development, such as product requirements traceability documentation which can assist with demonstrating existing product compliance for new contracts or projects.
• Regularly reports status on tasks to the Design Authority Lead.
• Assists the Software Engineering Department with using a requirements management tool.
• Assists the Manager, Software Engineering Department with building strong relationships with the PMO and other Departments.
• Assist the Manager Software Engineering in producing and reviewing software Requirements processes and work instructions.
• Ensures that Company engineering and ISO 9001 procedures and policies are adhered to at all times and all exceptions are immediately reported.

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Engineering Physics.

Experience:

• Ability to translate system level requirements into software product requirements
• Five plus years’ experience working with IBM DOORS
• Experience working with and developing IBM DOORS DXL scripts an asset
• Experience in a software and systems projects in engineering
• Knowledge of marine navigation and military concepts is an asset
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 compliant software engineering environment is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of software engineering practices, in particular related to requirements development, and requirements management
• Ability to understand and work with complex system and software requirement specifications and requirements traceability in testing
• Ability to translate and communicate complex technical concepts and documentation
• Working knowledge of collaboration, process, and visualization tools, including Jira, Visio, and Enterprise Architect an asset
• Ability to multitask and to context switch between projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrates Ownership and Professionalism
• Ability to learn quickly and work well under pressure in a high paced, challenging environment
• Ability to self-manage, prioritizing work, seeing the gaps of work that need to be done with little direction
• Ability to work as a team player with other experts focused on software architecture and standardization; Strong listening and analytical skills a must
• Knowledge of marine navigation concepts and systems is an asset.
• Other:  Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.