System Engineer

Location: Peterborough, Ontario (On-site)
Language: English, advanced written and spoken communication required

About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a highly specialized engineering environment supporting complex, mission-critical systems within a regulated industry. You will play a key role in shaping system-level design and integration, contributing to technologies that support clean energy production and advanced medical applications. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, your expertise will help bring innovative solutions from concept through to deployment.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and instrumentation experts to deliver integrated systems that meet rigorous performance and safety standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting the big picture with technical detail and wants to grow their impact within a collaborative, engineering-driven culture.

What’s In It for You
• A collaborative environment where cross-functional teamwork drives innovation
• Exposure to complex, high-impact engineering projects from end to end
• Opportunities to build leadership capability and influence technical direction
• A workplace that values continuous improvement, safety, and quality
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll lead system-level design requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment using formal tools
• You’ll coordinate interfaces across mechanical, I&C, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions
• You’ll develop and review technical documentation, reports, and engineering assessments
• You’ll guide FMEA activities and support risk identification and mitigation strategies
• You’ll oversee testing and commissioning plans, ensuring successful system validation
• You’ll engage with clients and stakeholders, providing technical insight and building strong relationships
• You’ll contribute to proposals, including scope definition, estimates, and technical presentations

Skills and Qualifications
• 1+ years of experience in design engineering within a regulated industry such as nuclear, aerospace, or transportation
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and working toward or holding a P.Eng designation
• Experience with system design, requirements development, and interdisciplinary integration
• Strong understanding of project delivery, schedules, and budget considerations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse technical and non-technical audiences
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and emerging leadership capabilities
• Familiarity with tools such as IBM DOORS or similar systems is considered an asset

Note from the Hiring Manager
We’re looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and eager to grow. If you enjoy solving complex problems and working across disciplines to bring ideas to life, you’ll thrive on this team.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.