Robotics Control System or AI Sensor Fusion Specialists

Tenure:

Duration: 2 years (until 31 March 2028)

Language Requirements: English or French

Work arrangements:Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the designated work site at least three times per week or a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule at their own expense.

At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

The role

We are looking for two (2) specialists in the general areas of Field Robotics Systems (stream
1) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) (stream
2) with relevant research or work experience in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to support our Aerospace Research Centre in the Centre for Drone Innovation. These specialists would be people who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The new Centre for Drone Innovation is part of the National Research Council of Canada’s Aerospace Research Centre’s Drone and Flight Autonomy Lab. It will strengthen Canada’s ability to research, develop, test and validate advanced drone technologies.

The Centre will be a national research and technology development hub that supports every stage of drone innovation—from design and simulation to prototype building, testing and qualification.

The new facility will include, but not limited to:

The individuals are expected to provide scientific leadership, technical support, and systems oversight and conduct research and development in our Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and Counter UAS teams.

Working with other members of the team, the specialists will carry out:

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

A Master's degree in the same fields may also be considered.

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