Mission Software Lead

North Vector Dynamics
Calgary
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Engineering practices"]

Own the mission software for the CM-70 interceptor, enabling detection, tracking, and engagement within a networked, multi-sensor air defence system. Lead the design and development of command and control (C2) software, sensor/effector integration, and engagement sequencing. Grow and manage the mission software team, align with mission systems for each launch architecture, and establish verification/validation practices to meet reliability and safety requirements. Build scalable architecture and interoperability with third-party sensors and standards such as SAPIENT.

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North Vector Dynamics
North Vector Dynamics
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Mission Software Lead

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Job Summary

Own the mission software for the CM-70 interceptor, enabling detection, tracking, and engagement within a networked, multi-sensor air defence system. Lead the design and development of command and control (C2) software, sensor/effector integration, and engagement sequencing. Grow and manage the mission software team, align with mission systems for each launch architecture, and establish verification/validation practices to meet reliability and safety requirements. Build scalable architecture and interoperability with third-party sensors and standards such as SAPIENT.
Location: Calgary
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the mission software enabling CM-70 to detect, track, and engage threats as part of a networked, multi-sensor air defence system.
  • •Lead design and development of command and control (C2) software, sensor and effector integration layers, and engagement sequencing logic.
  • •Build and lead the mission software team, managing software engineers across command and control, integration, and mission planning.
  • •Partner with the Mission Systems Lead to align mission software with the electrical, mechanical, and mechatronic design of each launch architecture.
  • •Own software verification and validation practices to ensure mission software meets reliability and safety standards for fielded defence systems.

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of software engineering experience leading mission-critical or safety-critical software teams, ideally in defence, aerospace, or other regulated hardware-software environments.
  • •Proven experience building and leading a software organization, including hiring, mentoring, and establishing/maintaining engineering practices.
  • •Experience defining software architecture for systems that interoperate with third-party sensors, effectors, and external command systems.
  • •Strong experience with C++ and Python, including multithreaded/multiprocess design, real-time low-latency systems, and TCP/IP or UDP networking across distributed processes.
  • •Eligibility for a Government of Canada security clearance.
Experience:8+ yearsDefenceAerospace
Education:Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunicationEngineering practices
Tech Stack:C++PythonTCP/IPUDPReactRTPRTSPSSHGitCI/CDWindowsLinuxSAPIENT

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Government of Canada security clearance

Company Brief

North Vector Dynamics
Develops sovereign Canadian defence and autonomy technologies — counter-UAS, short-range air defence, and hypersonic propulsion — combining AI sensing, guidance and precision effectors for scalable battlefield systems.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Micro (1 to 10 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Funding: Seed
Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 2013
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