Aerospace Experimentation Coordinator

National Research Council Canada • Ottawa, ON

11d • CA$119,688 - CA$168,192 • Hybrid

About The Position

The NRC has an important role within the Government of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, accelerating research and innovation, and helping Canadian businesses develop leading-edge technologies for civilian and military use. With expertise across fields such as transportation, quantum science, medical countermeasures and advanced manufacturing, the NRC is hiring to drive the development of national sovereign defence capabilities. The following role will support the NRC’s contributions to defence priorities. We are looking for an Aerospace Experimentation Coordinator to support our Aerospace Research Center. The successful candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Creativity. The incumbent provides senior technical and operational leadership for the planning and execution of Aurora Shield aerospace experimentation activities conducted by the NRC Aerospace Research Centre at the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL). Working in collaboration with the Aurora Shield Program Director, the incumbent contributes to the definition of experimentation objectives and ensures that demonstration activities align with the broader strategic priorities of the program, the National Research Council, and the Department of National Defence. The role assesses NRC aerospace technologies and capabilities as well as products from Canadian industry to determine their suitability for operational demonstration and validation in realistic operational environments. The Experiment Coordinator leads the planning and execution of complex, multi-partner aerospace experimentation campaigns and operational demonstrations conducted at test ranges throughout Canada. These activities involve collaboration with federal departments, the Canadian Armed Forces, industry partners, public safety organizations, and allied collaborators, and support the continued development of national and international aerospace experimentation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, engineering, operations management, logistics, defence studies, or a related field.
• Significant experience planning and executing large scale aerospace demonstrations, operational exercises, or field experimentation activities involving multiple organizations.
• Experience assessing technical capabilities and contributing to the development of operational experimentation objectives for demonstrations or field trials.
• Experience coordinating complex operational deployments including logistics, equipment transport, travel coordination, and site operations.
• Experience working in environments involving government, military, public safety, or aerospace operational organizations.
• Experience coordinating multi partner activities involving government departments, industry partners, and research organizations.
• Experience supporting or leading aerospace experimentation, operational trials, or defense experimentation activities.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to work in operational environments including airfields, remote test locations, and field deployments.
• Must be able to occasionally work outside normal business hours during operational demonstrations.
• Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Project management certification such as PMP or formal training in project or operations management would be an asset.
• Experience supporting national or international defense experimentation programs.
• Experience supporting aerospace flight operations, test range operations, or aviation-based demonstrations.
• Experience coordinating wildfire air operations, emergency response aviation exercises, or similar large scale aviation operations.
• Experience managing security processes including participant access, facility access, and coordination of security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior technical and operational leadership for the planning and execution of Aurora Shield aerospace experimentation activities conducted by the NRC Aerospace Research Centre at the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL).
• Contributes to the definition of experimentation objectives and ensures that demonstration activities align with the broader strategic priorities of the program, the National Research Council, and the Department of National Defence.
• Assesses NRC aerospace technologies and capabilities as well as products from Canadian industry to determine their suitability for operational demonstration and validation in realistic operational environments.
• Leads the planning and execution of complex, multi-partner aerospace experimentation campaigns and operational demonstrations conducted at test ranges throughout Canada.
• Collaborates with federal departments, the Canadian Armed Forces, industry partners, public safety organizations, and allied collaborators.
• Supports the continued development of national and international aerospace experimentation initiatives.

Benefits

• Robust pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Office closure at the end of December
• Additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level