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Technical Lead, Aerospace Development

Ottawa, ca💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the design, development, evaluation, and sustainment of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and related aerospace products, providing engineering support for Counter-UAS.

Role type

Senior Technical Lead, Aerospace Development

Builds

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Counter-UAS systems, and related aerospace products

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, Unmanned Aerial Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Aerospace product design, aircraft maintenance, avionics, engineering principles, root cause analysis, technical airworthiness documentation, stakeholder liaison, senior management advisory, advanced technology development (aerodynamics, structural design, GNC, robotics, propulsion)

Preferred skills

CAF aerospace technology experience, aircraft operations, space systems, military missiles/rocket systems

Technologies

GNC systems, robotics, propulsion systems, avionics

Responsibilities

Plan and recommend product improvements for existing and new systems; Produce equipment review reports, improvement studies, and modification plans; Develop and monitor maintenance programs; Provide engineering advice to Joint Staff and units; Conduct staff visits and facility inspections; Prepare technical airworthiness documentation (Clearance Plans, Risk Assessments, Operational Intent statements)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory duties

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