Senior RPAS Systems Engineer

Advance RPAS traffic management through systems engineering, technical leadership, and aviation safety support with NAV CANADA in hybrid Ottawa work.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will support the RPAS Traffic Management Team within NAV CANADA’s Technology Organization. The position focuses on Canadian airspace, mission-critical systems, software integration, radio and RF principles, and safety and quality management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Support national capital programs and operational strategy development
• Lead RPAS infrastructure specifications, evaluation, and testing
• Investigate technical topics and develop solutions
• Contribute to standards organizations and international working groups
• Investigate problems affecting in-service operational systems

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Canadian Professional Engineer certification
• Minimum five years’ progressive complex engineering project experience
• Mission-critical systems development and testing experience
• Knowledge of software integration, system testing, and radio principles
• Ability to produce specifications and communicate technical recommendations

Apply systems engineering, RPAS expertise, and collaborative leadership to strengthen NAV CANADA aviation safety and operational efficiency.