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Job Title:  Senior UVS Systems Engineer

Location: 

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Role Type: 

📍 Medicine Hat, AB | Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid Work Environment 

 

🛠️ About the Role

 

As part of the Systems Engineering Department the Systems Engineer is a key part of the development team for the concepts, design, development, production, and operation of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems with respect to the overall multi-disciplinary technical systems developed and maintained for Aerial, Surface, Control Stations, Test Equipment, and Payloads as part of the QTSC product families.  

 

General Responsibilities & Duties 

 

  • Assist in the development of the Concept of Operations & use cases for the QTSC Products and Services 

  • Assist in the creation as part of the overall team the development of the technical architecture for dependant Products, Projects, and Programs over the course of there lifecycles 

  • Working with the Project team and assigned project engineer for the creation of full requirements definition for a product family lifecycle within the project planning activities for approval by the delegated authority. 

  • Working in conjunction with Engineering, Operational, Commercial & Business Development teams to develop Basis of Estimates and Technical scope for internal and external proposals. 

  • Provide technical support within the Change & Obsolescence Management Processes 

  • Acting at the Project Technical Lead and/or Engineer role for system level project for small sized projects.  

  • Resolves ambiguity regarding technical issues within a single area or multiple areas of expertise including breaking down and defining project technical requirements for medium sized projects 

  • Ensuring through communication and teamwork with project teams that testing and validating of overall systems in completed and supports the overall strategic scope. 

  • Creating and peer reviewing engineering technical publications including drawings, schematics, safety documentation, engineering reports & operational materials related to the overall system design. 

  • Conducting training to internal staff on the overall function and operations of the system of small systems. 

  • Provide recommendation, business cases, and proposals for technical aspects of long-range technical projects. 

  • Assisting in the development, maintenance, and execution of Technical Product RoadMaps. 

  • Work assignment will have critical deadlines. 

 

 

Alarm clock Skill Requirements:

 

Essential Skills: 

  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret and modify engineering drawings, schematics, and BOM.  

  • Technical writing for reports, work instructions, operational instructions, proposals, safety documentation, and training material 

  • General multi-discipline technical knowledge which can be applied to an overall system. 

 

Additional Assets Skills: 

  • Basic Finance & Engineering Economics  

  • Technical Project Management - including planning & scheduling tools (Project Insight, MS Project, etc.) 

 

🎓 What You Bring

 

Education & Professional Membership: 

  • Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent in any discipline 

  • Professional membership in APEGA, or eligibility for membership. 

  • Eligible to support company Permit to Practice responsibilities as required. 

 

Work Experience: 

  • 10+ years of Engineering experience in design, development, testing, production support, or lifecycle sustainment of vehicle systems or electromechanical products. 

  • 3+ years of technical leadership experience 

  • 3+ years of project management experience. 

  • Experience in avionics, marine, vehicular military systems, uncrewed systems, and/or communication equipment is considered an asset.

 

🔐 Security 

 

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain the Government of Canada security clearance required for the position
  • Must be eligible for and maintain a clear background check, including criminal record screening, as required for security clearance

 

💡 Why QinetiQ?

 

We offer a high-performing, inclusive work environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be your authentic self. Our people-first culture supports your wellbeing, growth, and ability to make a real impact.

 

You’ll also benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Extended health and wellness spending accounts
  • RRSP/TFSA matching
  • Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
  • And more!

 

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