Aerospace Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Canadian citizenship is mandatory; candidates must also be eligible to obtain and maintain a Canadian security clearance.
• Ability to design and execute structured test plans and translate results into actionable insights.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight timelines.
• A collaborative mindset and clear communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Hands on experience in aerospace validation engineering, flight test support, UAV systems integration, or a related technical role.
• A master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience with fixed-wing drones or aircraft, including system integration, tuning, and performance validation.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Mission Planner, QGroundControl (QGC), or similar ground control station software, including mission planning and autopilot configuration.
• Ability to calibrate drones, complete initial system configuration, and prepare aircraft for safe flight testing.
• Familiarity with QC Connect, radio TX/RX systems, telemetry data handling, and MAVLink protocols.
• Strong understanding of flight test procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Preferred certifications or training include FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, equivalent EASA A2/C2 certification, DO-178C/DO-254 compliance exposure, or Safety Management System (SMS) training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and validation of avionics, communications, flight-control parameters, and control systems prior to flight.
• Configure and test mission planning software (e.g., Mission Planner) to ensure accurate navigation and operational readiness.
• Set up and validate QC Connect, radio transmitters/receivers, and autopilot configurations (including PX4, ArduPilot, and other open-source flight control systems).
• Validate aircraft flight parameters and mechanical responses, including control-surface direction, wing movement, servo travel, angle limits, and fail-safe behavior.
• Perform electrical-health and parasitic-load checks, including battery condition, power distribution, standby current draw, sensor health, and connector integrity.
• Conduct ground and flight testing for fixed-wing drones and manned/unmanned aircraft, ensuring stability, control, and mission compliance.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, including pre-flight checklists, validation protocols, and contingency procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across hardware and software systems.
• Produce clear, data-driven validation reports for engineering and flight operations teams.
• Collaborate closely with flight test engineers, software developers, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless system performance.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive group benefits plan
• group RRSP