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Engineering

Senior Systems Engineer – Complex Electro-Optical Systems

Confidential Employer · Advanced Technology / Electro-Optical Systems / Scientific Infrastructure

Location: Pasadena, CA
Full-time · Hybrid office environment · $115,000–$165,000 USD annually
Reference: ENG 20138 · 7+ years experience

Provide senior systems engineering support for complex electro-optical and multidisciplinary systems across requirements, interfaces, integration, verification and lifecycle management.

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Key responsibilities

Provide senior Systems Engineering support throughout design, development, integration, testing and commissioning; manage requirements, interfaces, technical baselines and requirements traceability.
Review subsystem deliverables for major technical reviews; maintain Interface Control Documents, engineering change requests, configuration control and technical non-compliance dispositions.
Develop and support Assembly, Integration and Test plans, verification and validation activities, product structures and technical reporting across multidisciplinary and international engineering teams.

Required qualifications

7+ years of professional Systems Engineering experience supporting complex electro-optical, electro-mechanical, aerospace, scientific instrumentation, observatory, space or similarly sophisticated engineered systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or Optical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline; master’s degree preferred.
Strong experience with requirements development and flow-down, interface management, configuration control, subsystem integration and testing, verification and validation, technical documentation and formal design reviews.

Preferred experience & credentials

Electro-optical systems, optical/infrared instrumentation, precision mechanical systems, scientific observatories, space or aerospace systems are highly desirable. INCOSE CSEP/ASEP/ESEP, PE/EIT or PMP are assets. Experience with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and INCOSE lifecycle practices is preferred.

Compensation, benefits & travel

Salary range: $115,000–$165,000 USD annually. Featured benefits include medical, dental, vision and disability insurance and 401(k). Hybrid Pasadena office environment with periodic travel to partner organizations, suppliers, integration sites and international project locations.

Confidential advanced-technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Organization and project details are provided to qualified candidates during the recruitment process.

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Strategic Defence Systems

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Confidential Employer · Defence Technology / Strategic Deterrence Programs

Location: Livermore, CA
Full-time · $120,000–$185,000 USD annually
Reference: ENG 20137 · 8+ years experience

Design, develop, integrate and test advanced mechanical systems and high-consequence hardware supporting strategic defence and national-security programs.

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Key responsibilities

Derive mechanical engineering requirements and develop conceptual and detailed designs for complex defence systems, prototypes, test equipment and associated mechanical assemblies.
Support fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and integration; prepare engineering and safety documentation and participate in formal design reviews.
Plan and support shock, vibration, thermal and environmental testing; analyze results, resolve technical issues, prepare reports and manage project schedules, resources and deliverables.

Required qualifications

8+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience, preferably in defence, aerospace, energy, nuclear, advanced manufacturing or another highly regulated engineering environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; master’s degree preferred.
Strong knowledge in mechanical hardware design, systems engineering, manufacturing/fabrication or mechanical/environmental testing, including material properties, tolerancing and engineering drawings.

Preferred experience & credentials

GD&T, shock/vibration and thermal testing, precision fabrication, configuration control, high-consequence hardware and strategic defence programs are desirable. Six Sigma Green Belt, PE/EIT, PMP, GD&T or relevant ASME training are assets.

Compensation & security eligibility

Salary range: $120,000–$185,000 USD annually. This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Department of Energy Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. Applicable federal background investigation, drug testing and secure-facility access requirements apply.

Confidential national-security opportunity represented by 4T North. Specific program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Systems Engineer – Analog Power Systems

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Confidential Employer · Semiconductor / Analog Electronics / Power Systems

Location: Dallas, TX
Full-time · $110,000+ USD annually
Reference: ENG 20139 · Systems Engineering

Define next-generation analog and power-management technologies by translating customer and system requirements into product specifications, architectures and technical roadmaps.

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Key responsibilities

Analyze automotive, industrial, computing and advanced consumer applications to identify technology trends, system-level challenges and opportunities for new analog and power-management solutions.
Gather technical requirements and translate them into product specifications and roadmaps; evaluate system and IC architectural trade-offs with design, applications and product teams.
Validate hardware and software system performance, troubleshoot system-level issues, support New Product Introduction and prepare technical documentation throughout the product-development lifecycle.

Required qualifications

Professional experience in systems engineering, applications engineering, analog electronics, semiconductor development, IC design, power electronics or a closely related engineering environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related technical discipline; master’s degree preferred.
Strong knowledge of analog electronics, power-management architectures, IC datasheets and schematics, system requirements, hardware validation and multidisciplinary troubleshooting.

Preferred technical experience

MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE, Verilog-AMS, Python or C are desirable. Experience with analog/power semiconductors, EV/HEV, data centers, industrial automation, computing hardware, applications engineering or customer-facing technical roles is a strong asset.

Compensation & benefits

Starting compensation: $110,000+ USD annually. Final compensation will depend on technical experience, education and specialized expertise. A competitive employer benefits package is provided.

Confidential advanced-technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Senior Avionics Systems Requirements Engineer

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Confidential Employer · Aerospace / Avionics / Aircraft Systems

Location: BC
Full-time · $130,000–$140,000 CAD annually
Reference: ENG 20140 · 8+ years experience

Develop and manage certification-ready avionics system requirements across complex aircraft programs, maintaining technical consistency, traceability and verification alignment.

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Key responsibilities

Develop, author and maintain avionics system and subsystem requirements; translate aircraft-level, operational, stakeholder, safety and certification needs into clear, measurable and testable requirements.
Maintain bidirectional traceability across aircraft, system, architecture, interface and verification requirements; identify gaps, conflicts and ambiguities and coordinate technical resolution.
Support requirements validation, design reviews, verification planning and certification activities while collaborating with systems, safety, software, hardware, integration, supplier and certification teams.

Required qualifications

8+ years of professional experience in avionics Systems Engineering, aircraft systems engineering, requirements engineering or a closely related aerospace engineering discipline, including hands-on avionics requirements development.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Systems or Software Engineering or a closely related technical discipline; master’s degree preferred.
Prior aircraft OEM, Tier 1 aerospace supplier or major avionics experience with strong requirements development, management, lifecycle traceability and certification-driven aircraft development knowledge.

Preferred experience & standards

Experience with FMS, datalink, radio navigation, HUD, air data, IRS, communications, surveillance, cockpit displays or aircraft interfaces is highly desirable. Familiarity with ARP4754A/B, ARP4761/A, DO-178C, DO-254 and DO-160 plus IBM DOORS, Jama, Polarion or comparable requirements tools is preferred.

Compensation & work environment

Salary range: $130,000–$140,000 CAD annually. This is a full-time, on-site position in Montréal, Quebec. Final compensation will depend on relevant aerospace experience, technical expertise, education and qualifications.

Confidential aerospace opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Cybersecurity

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – UAS / Defense Systems

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Confidential Employer · Defence / Aerospace / Military UAS

Location: Vancouver, BC
Full-time $135,000+ CAD annually
Reference: Cyber 20135

Lead cybersecurity engineering across military-use UAS, including aircraft, ground-control systems, embedded computing, communications, payload interfaces and supporting infrastructure.

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Key responsibilities

Develop security architectures and requirements for UAS aircraft, embedded Linux/RTOS platforms, avionics, payloads, ground-control stations, telemetry and command-and-control systems.
Lead threat modelling, attack-surface analysis, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing; implement secure boot, signed firmware, cryptography, PKI, key management and defense-in-depth controls.
Assess and secure RF command-and-control, telemetry and tactical data links; support secure SDLC, verification, remediation and cybersecurity documentation throughout development and flight-test programs.

Required qualifications

7+ years of professional cybersecurity engineering experience in defence, aerospace, UAS, avionics, embedded systems, tactical communications or another mission-critical environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical/Software/Systems/Aerospace Engineering or a closely related technical discipline; master’s degree preferred.
Strong knowledge of embedded security, Linux/RTOS, secure boot, firmware security, cryptography, networking, secure communications, RF/data-link security, vulnerability management and secure SDLC/DevSecOps.

Certifications & standards

CISSP or comparable senior credential strongly preferred; CGRC, SecurityX, GICSP, GSEC, CISM, CSSLP, OSCP or relevant GIAC credentials are assets. Experience with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53/800-171, RMF, DO-326A/ED-202A, DO-356A/ED-203A, FIPS 140-3 and ISO/IEC 27001 is highly desirable.

Compensation and eligibility

Due to the defence nature of the work, candidates must be able to satisfy applicable citizenship, controlled-goods, export-control, security-screening and government security-clearance requirements. Compensation and specific clearance requirements would be confirmed by the employer for an active mandate.

This is an illustrative role, not an active vacancy or an invitation to apply.

Security Operations Analyst

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Confidential Employer · Defence Software / Cybersecurity / Mission-Critical Systems

Location: Regina, SK
Full-time · $110,000+ CAD Anually
Reference: Cyber 20136

Protect defence software platforms, infrastructure, development environments and mission-critical systems through advanced monitoring, threat detection and incident response.

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Key responsibilities

Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts across endpoints, networks, cloud infrastructure, identity systems and software-development environments; analyze suspicious activity and potential compromise.
Lead or support incident response, threat hunting and attacker TTP analysis from detection through containment, eradication, recovery and post-incident review.
Develop and tune SIEM detections, dashboards and playbooks; work with engineering and DevSecOps teams on vulnerabilities, remediation and continuous improvement of SOC capabilities.

Required qualifications

5+ years of professional cybersecurity experience with substantial experience in security operations, SOC operations, incident response, threat detection, threat hunting or security monitoring.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Computer/Software Engineering, IT or a closely related discipline; equivalent advanced technical education and significant relevant experience may be considered.
Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, Windows/Linux security, networking, identity systems, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-61/800-53 and incident-response practices.

Certifications & preferred experience

CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GSEC, CySA+, SecurityX, Security+ or comparable credentials are preferred. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, EDR/XDR, Azure/AWS security, SOAR, digital forensics, DevSecOps, ITSG-33 or Government of Canada cybersecurity requirements is a strong asset.

Compensation and eligibility

Due to the defence-sensitive nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to satisfy applicable Government of Canada security-screening/security-clearance requirements and any Controlled Goods or export-control requirements associated with the program. Compensation and specific clearance requirements would be confirmed by the employer.

This is an illustrative role, not an active vacancy or an invitation to apply.

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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Confidential Employer · U.S. National Security / Defence / Cybersecurity

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Full-time · $127,000+ USD annually
Reference: Cyber 20143 · 10+ years experience

Architect, engineer and modernize enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments supporting complex U.S. national-security missions.

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Key responsibilities

Architect, design, build, configure and deploy enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure across on-premises and AWS environments, including Windows/Linux systems and services such as EC2, EBS, ELB, S3 and RDS.
Research and implement enterprise security capabilities, evaluate technology upgrades, develop architecture diagrams and technical roadmaps, and recommend hardware/software solutions aligned with mission, performance and capacity requirements.
Represent customer requirements in government technical exchanges; develop and execute test plans, support network/security configuration changes, coordinate security assessments and authorization activities, and serve as a technical or task lead when required.

Required qualifications

10+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, network security engineering, enterprise security architecture or a closely related discipline, including large-scale enterprise/global networks and preferably DoD or national-security environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field; significant additional directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree where permitted by the employer.
Strong cloud, network and infrastructure security expertise with Windows/Linux systems and deep knowledge in at least one domain such as NDR, EDR/XDR, next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, F5 platforms or enterprise email/web security gateways.

Certifications & technical requirements

Candidates must satisfy applicable DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III requirements and obtain the required CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within six months of start. Relevant CISSP, CCSP, SecurityX, GIAC, AWS, Cisco, Palo Alto, Linux or Microsoft security credentials are valuable.

Compensation & security eligibility

Starting compensation: $127,000+ USD annually. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required, with ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph. Final compensation will depend on cybersecurity experience, technical specialization, clearance, certifications, education and overall qualifications.

Confidential U.S. national-security opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Team Leadership

Security Engineering Team Lead

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Confidential Employer · Cybersecurity / Secure Software / Cloud Security

Location: Vancouver, BC
Full-time · Remote 7+ years experience
Reference: LEAD 20141 ·$125,000+ CAD annually

Lead a hands-on security engineering team responsible for securing mission-critical software, cloud infrastructure and development environments across a distributed technology organization.

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Key responsibilities

Lead and mentor Security Engineers while providing senior technical guidance to Product, Software Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure and Technology teams on complex security initiatives.
Drive security-by-design, defence-in-depth and Zero Trust practices across applications and cloud platforms; lead STRIDE threat modelling, vulnerability remediation and secure architecture reviews.
Strengthen application, network, cloud and CI/CD security using modern security tooling and frameworks while remaining hands-on with technical investigations, engineering decisions and escalated security issues.

Required qualifications

7+ years of professional cybersecurity, security engineering, application security, cloud security or infrastructure security experience, including technical leadership or mentoring responsibilities.
Strong hands-on experience securing software and infrastructure in Azure, AWS, GCP or comparable cloud environments, with solid network security and cloud architecture knowledge.
Practical experience with security tooling and controls across SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, WAF, vulnerability management, PAM, CSPM/CNAPP, SAST/DAST/IAST/RASP and CI/CD security.

Preferred experience & credentials

Experience with MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, NIST, CIS Controls, OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25, Infrastructure as Code, Azure-native security and cloud Well-Architected Frameworks is highly desirable. CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CISM, SecurityX, GIAC, Azure/AWS security or OSCP credentials are assets.

Work environment, benefits & eligibility

Full-time remote position within Canada, with Halifax, Nova Scotia as the designated location. Candidates must have full authorization to work in Canada; employer-sponsored visa or immigration sponsorship is not available. Benefits include extended health, dental and vision coverage, RRSP matching, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Compensation is determined based on experience, technical depth and leadership capability.

Confidential technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Operations Lead – Mission Protection

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Confidential Employer · Space Defence / National Security / Mission Operations

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Full-time · On-site · $140,000+ USD annually
Reference: LEAD 20144 · Space Mission Operations

Provide senior operational and technical leadership for Battlespace Awareness, Indications & Warning and Mission Protection activities supporting the defence of critical space assets.

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Key responsibilities

Maintain required BSA and Watch Operator certification and proficiency; monitor I&W systems, high-interest terrestrial and space activity, mission-system status and emerging threats affecting critical space assets.
Analyze satellite state and positional data, orbital behaviour and threat patterns; develop TTPs and COAs, improve alert thresholds and checklists, identify intelligence or system gaps and establish continuity procedures during degraded operations.
Support integration of new I&W tools and capabilities, participate in real-world and exercise mission planning, prioritize collection tasking, produce operational reports and brief military, civilian and senior leadership on space events and mission risk.

Required qualifications

8+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BA, 6+ years with an MS/MA, 3+ years with a PhD, or 12+ years in lieu of a degree; experience must include space defence/space operations, flight safety or Indications & Warning systems.
Applied knowledge of orbital mechanics, conjunction assessment or satellite operations, with experience using mission platforms such as STK, DSS, SPADOC, ATLAS, ASW, DPS or MPS.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph is required, along with strong analytical judgment and the ability to communicate time-sensitive operational information in a mission-critical environment.

Preferred mission experience

14+ years of combined space-operations experience as an orbital analyst, flight safety analyst, BSA, Watch Operator or satellite mission planner is highly desirable. IC experience, SME-level orbital mechanics, space surveillance tasking, launch custody, maneuver processing, warfighting doctrine and prior operational team leadership are strong assets.

Compensation, work environment & contract status

Starting compensation: $140,000+ USD annually. This is a full-time, on-site position at a government facility in Springfield, Virginia supporting a continuous 24/7 mission environment. This position is contingent upon award of the supporting government contract.

Confidential U.S. national-security and space-mission opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Security, Data Governance & AI Enablement Lead

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Confidential Employer · Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering / Technology

Location: Vancouver, BC
Full-time · Hybrid · $125,000–$155,000 CAD annually
Reference: LEAD 20142 · 5–10+ years experience

Lead enterprise security, identity and access governance, Microsoft 365 data governance and responsible AI enablement within a growing advanced manufacturing organization.

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Key responsibilities

Design and govern role-based access models, least-privilege controls, access reviews and Joiner–Mover–Leaver processes across enterprise applications, SaaS platforms and Microsoft environments.
Establish practical data classification and governance across SharePoint Online, Teams and OneDrive; reduce data sprawl, improve information handling and prepare secure data foundations for Microsoft Copilot and enterprise AI.
Own information-security governance, coordinate MSP and vendor-delivered security services, support customer cybersecurity assessments and advance security maturity using NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001 principles.

Required qualifications

5–10+ years of professional experience across cybersecurity, information security, identity and access governance, data governance, IT governance or closely related disciplines.
Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Entra ID, SharePoint Online and Teams, with demonstrated experience designing role-based access models across multiple enterprise systems.
Experience coordinating managed service providers and external security vendors, with practical knowledge of NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001 and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Preferred technical experience & credentials

Microsoft Purview, DLP, sensitivity labels, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint development, Microsoft Copilot and AI-readiness initiatives are strong assets. Manufacturing, engineering or regulated-industry experience is preferred. CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGRC, Microsoft Security or ISO 27001 credentials are advantageous.

Compensation & work environment

Salary range: $125,000–$155,000 CAD annually. Full-time hybrid position based in Maple or Innisfil, Ontario. Final compensation will depend on experience, technical depth and overall qualifications.

Confidential advanced-manufacturing opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Program Management

Technical Program Manager – Defence Hardware Programs

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Confidential Employer · Defence Technology / Hardware Systems / Advanced Engineering

Location: Leander, TX
Full-time · $110,000+ USD annually
Reference: PM 20145 · 5+ years experience

Lead the connection between engineering execution, customer commitments and contract delivery across complex defence hardware programs from development through test and final delivery.

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Key responsibilities

Own integrated program schedules, budgets, milestones, risk registers and customer deliverables; monitor cost and schedule performance using Earned Value Management or an equivalent program-control methodology.
Partner with engineering leaders on architecture, design maturity, requirements, verification and validation; participate in PDR, CDR and Test Readiness Reviews and translate technical changes or failures into schedule and cost impacts.
Serve as a primary customer interface while managing subcontractors, vendors and supply-chain dependencies; coordinate contract deliverables and compliance across cost-plus, firm-fixed-price and OTA program environments.

Required qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in defence program management, systems engineering, engineering program management or a combined technical/program leadership role, including physical hardware development programs.
Working knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense acquisition and contracting environments, CDRLs and government contract structures, with experience managing schedules, budgets, risks, milestones and contractual deliverables.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test data and technical requirements; direct experience with engineering design reviews, vendors and supply-chain dependencies. U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred technical & defence experience

Counter-UAS, munitions, kinetic effectors, electromechanical systems, hardware integration/test, prototype-to-production transition and startup or small defence-contractor experience are highly desirable. PMP or equivalent certification is an asset.

Compensation, compliance & eligibility

Starting compensation: $110,000+ USD annually. Full-time position based in Leander, Texas. Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, DFARS, CMMC Level 2 and FFL/FEL-regulated environments is preferred. U.S. citizenship is required.

Confidential defence-technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Program Manager – Defence & Advanced Technology Programs

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Confidential Employer · Defence / Advanced Technology / Complex Systems

Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
Full-time · $110,000+ CAD annually
Reference: PM 20149 · 5+ years experience

Lead complex domestic and international programs from bid and proposal through contract execution, customer delivery and final acceptance.

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Key responsibilities

Lead full-lifecycle planning and execution of complex programs, including scope, schedule, budget, milestones, resources, risks, deliverables, quality and safety performance.
Serve as the primary customer interface while coordinating Engineering, Product Management, Business Development and other cross-functional teams to meet contractual commitments and business objectives.
Support bids and proposals, manage multi-million-dollar budgets and resource plans, oversee domestic/international deployments and customer activities, and maintain program documentation, reporting and compliance.

Required qualifications

5+ years of Program Management experience leading complex technical or commercial programs, including planning, monitoring and execution of multi-million-dollar budgets and resource allocations.
Post-secondary education in Project Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant career experience.
Experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects in a comparable technical industry, with strong customer communication, risk management, stakeholder leadership and knowledge of applicable industry regulations and standards.

Preferred experience & credentials

Defence, aerospace, advanced technology, government, hardware development, systems integration, testing, international customer programs and bid/proposal experience are strong assets. PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent credentials are advantageous.

Compensation, benefits & security eligibility

Starting compensation: $110,000+ CAD annually. Benefits include group health coverage, virtual healthcare, RRSP matching, paid time off, professional development, employee-family assistance, corporate perks and on-site parking. A valid Canadian passport is required for international travel. Candidates must be eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods requirements and applicable Canadian Government Security Clearances.

Confidential Canadian defence and advanced-technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Acquisition Program Manager – Cyber Capabilities

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Confidential Employer · U.S. National Security / Cyber Operations / DoD Acquisition

Location: Dallas, TX
Full-time · On-site · $150,000+ USD annually
Reference: PM 20171 · 15+ years experience

Lead acquisition strategy, program execution and operational transition across advanced U.S. Department of Defense cyber-capability programs.

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Key responsibilities

Provide full-lifecycle DoD acquisition and program-management support, including acquisition strategies, requirements documentation, milestone planning, integrated schedules, cost/schedule/performance monitoring and risk management.
Develop and coordinate acquisition and contract documentation including acquisition plans, J&A packages, SOO/SOW/PWS documents, CDRLs, milestone decision materials, program reviews and senior-level execution briefings.
Coordinate engineering, contracting, finance, security, logistics, testing and transition activities; oversee cyber-capability roadmaps, technical integration, operational delivery, sustainment planning and recurring Sprint and Project Reviews.

Required qualifications

15+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 10 years of direct Department of Defense acquisition program-management experience.
Demonstrated expertise with DoD systems and non-systems acquisition lifecycles, acquisition strategies, DoDI 5000-series milestone planning and documentation, and cost/schedule/performance/risk management.
Master’s degree or qualifying BA/BS plus additional relevant experience, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to independently manage high-visibility mission-critical assignments.

Preferred credentials & experience

PMP, DAWIA-equivalent credentials, Defence Acquisition University coursework and experience with government contracting or lifecycle acquisition are strong assets. Experience applying Generative AI to program-management workflows, analysis or decision support is also desirable.

Compensation, clearance & work environment

Starting compensation: $150,000+ USD annually. Active TS/SCI clearance is required. This is a full-time, on-site position in Fort Washington, Maryland, with travel within the National Capital Region and occasional long-distance travel in support of program requirements.

Confidential U.S. national-security opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Software Development

Senior Software / Systems Engineer – Defence

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Confidential Employer · U.S. National Security / Defence / Mission Software

Location: Dallas, TX · Secure Program Environment
Full-time · $210,000+ USD annually
Reference: SW 20148 · 12+ years experience

Lead complex software and systems engineering changes across mission-critical secure platforms, including cryptographic services, key management, cloud-native infrastructure and broader DoD productization.

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Key responsibilities

Lead major software and systems changes across clients, portals, proxy services and secure key-management platforms; remove customer-specific dependencies and abstract environment-specific configurations for scalable deployment.
Design secure interfaces supporting authorization and key-management workflows; contribute to encryption libraries, cryptographic services, REST APIs and OpenBao-based or comparable secrets-management solutions.
Provide technical leadership across Agile engineering execution, architecture, troubleshooting, cloud/container platforms and distributed teams using technologies such as Java or C/C++, Python/Go/Rust, Docker and Kubernetes.

Required qualifications

12+ years of professional software engineering, systems engineering or closely related experience supporting complex or mission-critical systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or substantial equivalent directly relevant professional experience where permitted by the employer.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required at time of application, together with strong customer communication and the ability to lead independently across matrixed teams.

Preferred technical experience

8+ years Java on Linux/Windows or equivalent C/C++ depth; additional Python, Go or Rust experience; 5+ years cryptographic/key-management and REST API experience; 5+ years Docker/Kubernetes; cloud platform experience; secure architecture and modern Agile development practices are highly desirable.

Compensation, benefits & security clearance

Starting compensation: $210,000+ USD annually. Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, generous PTO, 401(k), HSA/FSA options, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional training, fitness reimbursement and additional employee programs.

Confidential U.S. national-security opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer, customer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Full Stack Developer – National Security Systems

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Confidential Employer · National Security / Software Engineering / Cloud Technology

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Full-time · $115,000+ USD annually
Reference: SW 20149 · Full Stack Development

Design and deliver modern full-stack applications for U.S. national-security programs, spanning Angular front ends, backend services, data platforms and cloud-first agile delivery.

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Key responsibilities

Develop end-to-end application features across user experience, frontend interfaces, backend services and supporting data layers using modern web technologies and secure software-engineering practices.
Rapidly prototype and evaluate new technical approaches, applying cloud-first and agile development methods to move promising solutions toward production.
Collaborate with IT Architects, Developers, UI/UX Designers, functional specialists and customer stakeholders to translate program requirements into scalable, maintainable software capabilities.

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline, or 2+ years of directly relevant software-engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Professional experience with Angular and one or more of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, C# or C++.
Active Top Secret federal security clearance is required. Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SCI access with a Polygraph.

Helpful additional experience

Linux development and distributed systems experience.

Compensation and eligibility

No salary, benefits or clearance level is assigned to this fictional role. For a genuine vacancy, the employer would confirm compensation, work authorization, any security screening, travel and work-location requirements.

Confidential U.S. national-security technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Senior Software Developer – Secret

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Confidential Employer · U.S. Defence Technology / Unmanned Systems / Mission Software

Location: Austin, TX
Full-time · $120,000+ USD annually
Reference: SW 20150 · 8+ years experience

Lead software verification, automated testing and systems integration across mission-critical unmanned and autonomous platforms in classified U.S. defence environments.

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Key responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans, procedures and automated frameworks for software-hardware integration, interfaces, sensor data, autonomy modules and end-to-end mission-system verification.
Perform exploratory, functional, regression and system-level testing in integration labs and HWIL environments; lead defect triage, root-cause analysis, requirements traceability and MOSA/interoperability verification.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines using Python, GitLab CI/Jenkins, Docker and Kubernetes; support qualification testing, field demonstrations and operational assessments for USSOCOM unmanned platforms.

Required qualifications

8+ years of hands-on experience as an SDET, Software Test Engineer, Software Engineer or closely related role, with strong manual testing and test-automation capability in complex software-hardware environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, with proficiency in Python or similar scripting and frameworks such as Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework, Cucumber, Playwright or Cypress.
U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required; candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access. Travel of approximately 25–50% is required.

Preferred defence & technical experience

DoD or USSOCOM programs, unmanned systems, autonomy, AI/ML, MOSA architectures, HWIL, sensor test beds, classified workflows and cross-domain solutions are highly desirable. Relevant ISTQB or Agile testing credentials are assets.

Compensation, clearance & work environment

Starting compensation: $120,000+ USD annually. Full-time position based in Tampa, Florida. Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required, with eligibility to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access. The role supports classified development environments and includes approximately 25–50% travel.

Confidential U.S. defence-technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer, customer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Software Engineer – Entry Level | Space Systems

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Confidential Employer · Space Systems / Aerospace Software / Autonomous Systems

Location: San Jose, CA
Full-time · Hybrid · $140,000+ USD annually
Reference: SW 20151 · Entry Level / Early Career

Develop mission-critical software across satellite flight systems, test infrastructure, simulations, cloud services, data pipelines and advanced algorithms supporting the build, launch and operation of spacecraft constellations.

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Key responsibilities

Own new software capabilities operating on the ground, in test environments or aboard spacecraft; design, implement and maintain reliable software components across complex mission systems.
Develop automated tests, monitoring and technical analysis to validate correctness, support integration and verification, and troubleshoot multidisciplinary software, hardware and spacecraft interfaces.
Collaborate across software, systems, hardware and mission teams while rapidly learning new technologies and contributing to design reviews, technical decisions and continuous improvement.

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Mathematics, Computer Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
Strong proficiency in C++, Python, TypeScript or a comparable high-level language, with academic or practical experience in algorithms, data structures, operating systems, physics and statistics.
Strong analytical problem-solving, technical communication and rapid-learning capability, with the ability to take ownership of assigned work in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred technical & space-systems experience

Embedded software, network protocols, hardware/software integration, FPGA/GPU programming, satellites, robotics or autonomous systems are strong assets. Orbital mechanics, mathematical optimization, machine learning, signal processing, cloud/distributed systems and technical project-team experience are also highly desirable.

Compensation, work environment & export-control eligibility

Starting compensation: $140,000+ USD annually. Full-time hybrid position based in San Jose, California, requiring on-site work approximately three days per week. The role involves access to U.S. export-controlled technical information; candidates must be a U.S. person as defined under applicable regulations, otherwise authorized to access the information, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required U.S. government export authorization.

Confidential U.S. space-technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Human Resources

Human Resources Manager – Employee Engagement & Strategic Communications

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Confidential Employer · Defence / Aerospace / Advanced Technology

Location: Vancouver, BC
Full-time · $110,000+ CAD annually
Reference: HR 20152 · 5+ years experience

Lead employee engagement and strategic communications initiatives across a matrixed defence and advanced-technology organization, spanning internal communications, reputation, digital media, CSR and stakeholder campaigns.

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Key responsibilities

Develop and execute internal communications and employee-engagement campaigns supporting business priorities, leadership messaging and organizational culture across a matrixed environment.
Lead integrated communications campaigns for strategic pursuits, corporate reputation, digital and social media, public relations, tradeshows and international defence-market initiatives.
Create key messages, talking points, news releases, feature content and CSR communications supporting armed forces charities, STEM and community programs.

Required qualifications

University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Psychology, Human Resources or a related discipline, with 5+ years of progressive communications or engagement experience.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing comprehensive communications campaigns, with strong stakeholder management and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and time zones.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive messaging, talking points, speeches, news releases and the ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects independently.

Preferred experience

Defence, aerospace, advanced technology, media relations, corporate communications, employee engagement, digital storytelling, CSR, STEM outreach and international campaign experience are strong assets.

Compensation & work environment

Starting compensation: $110,000+ CAD annually. Full-time position based in Midland, Ontario, supporting a matrixed defence and advanced-technology organization. Final compensation will depend on experience, communications depth and overall qualifications.

Confidential Canadian defence and advanced-technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Human Resources Manager – Strategic Business Partnering

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Confidential Employer · Advanced Manufacturing / Technology / Engineering

Location: Richmond, BC
Full-time · $125,000+ CAD annually · 30–40% travel
Reference: HR 20153 · 10+ years experience

Serve as a senior strategic HR partner to executives and business leaders, shaping talent, workforce planning, organizational design, change management and employee-relations strategies across a fast-paced advanced-technology organization.

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Key responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership across multiple client groups to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business priorities, workforce needs, employee engagement and retention.
Lead talent management, succession planning, organizational design, change management and cultural transformation initiatives while advising leaders on employee relations, performance, compensation and workplace matters.
Use HR analytics and business data to identify trends, improve processes, support M&A integration and workforce planning, and drive operational excellence across a complex matrixed organization.

Required qualifications

10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with substantial strategic business-partnering responsibilities and demonstrated success advising senior executives.
Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related discipline, with strong experience in talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, employee relations and change leadership.
Strong knowledge of British Columbia employment and human-rights legislation, excellent coaching and facilitation skills, and the ability to manage multiple strategic and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred experience & credentials

High-tech manufacturing, aerospace, defence, engineering or advanced-technology experience is a strong asset. CHRL or equivalent certification, MBA, M&A integration, enterprise transformation and advanced HR analytics experience are preferred.

Compensation & work environment

Starting compensation: $125,000+ CAD annually. Full-time position based in Richmond, British Columbia, supporting a complex advanced-technology organization. The role requires approximately 30–40% travel. Final compensation will depend on HR leadership experience, strategic depth, industry background and overall qualifications.

Confidential Canadian advanced-technology opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

Human Resources Manager – Government Contracting

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Confidential Employer · U.S. Government Contracting / Defence Support / Workforce Operations

Location: Dallas, TX
Full-time · $100,000+ USD annually
Reference: HR 20151 · 8–10+ years experience

Lead strategic and day-to-day HR operations for a geographically dispersed government-contracting workforce, spanning employee relations, labor relations, compliance, workforce planning and organizational development.

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Key responsibilities

Lead HR strategy and daily operations across a dispersed workforce, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and operational managers on workforce planning, engagement, succession and organizational priorities.
Lead employee and labor relations, including investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, CBA administration, grievance management and union engagement.
Ensure compliance with Service Contract Act requirements, wage determinations, EEO, OFCCP and applicable employment laws while overseeing HR metrics, audits, compensation, benefits and process improvement.

Required qualifications

8–10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including senior HR leadership responsibilities within government contracting or another complex regulated organization.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, with practical experience administering Service Contract Act requirements and labor-compliance obligations.
Strong employee-relations and labor-relations experience, including investigations, complex issue resolution and working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.

Preferred experience & credentials

Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation/administration, unionized workforce support, multi-site operations, ADP Workforce Now and Deltek Costpoint are strong assets. SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR or PHR certification is preferred.

Compensation & security eligibility

Starting compensation: $100,000+ USD annually. Full-time position based in Tallahassee, Florida, supporting a geographically distributed government-contracting workforce across Northwest Florida. U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain an applicable U.S. government security clearance.

Confidential U.S. government-contracting opportunity represented by 4T North. Employer and program details are disclosed to qualified candidates as appropriate.

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