Why join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

Our competitive employee offering framework supports the purpose, values, and behaviours that we take pride in. This framework includes rewarding for performance, safety & wellbeing, learning & development, responsibility & sustainability, adaptability & flexibility, and diversity & inclusion. Our people are critical to our success, so it is vital that we create a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here Diversity & Inclusion.

As part of the QinetiQ team, you play a critical role in what makes our company a great place to work. So, it is important that working with us is inspiring, that you have the opportunity to realize your full potential and feel recognized for your contribution. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of employee offerings that we provide begin with a competitive benefits package, extended health spending account, an additional health and wellness spending account, TFSA/RRSP matching, a personal development fund, an employee referral program, annual salary review, a flexible hybrid working environment and much more. Read more about our employee offerings here Benefits. 

About QinetiQ
 

We offer our customers world-class expertise in advice, services (particularly test and evaluation) and innovative technology-based products. We deploy our scientific and technological knowledge, proven research capabilities and unique, purpose-built facilities to provide both services and products that meet the needs of a wide range of global customers. We operate primarily in the defence, security, and critical national infrastructure markets.

QinetiQ is a company of over 6,000 people dedicated to being on the side of their customers. They are pragmatic and hugely experienced, looking always for enterprising, agile ways to create real benefit and added value. They are also natural collaborators, adept at making vital connections through forging industry partnerships and harnessing the best talents within the supply chain. It is these qualities, demonstrated every day by our employees, that mean QinetiQ can be trusted as a partner to enable, assure, and protect our customers' interests.
 

QinetiQ manages and operates extensive testing and evaluation capabilities for air, land, sea, and target systems. We collaborate closely and responsively to give defence departments, industry customers and academia a competitive edge through the safe and secure conduct of operational and tactical training exercises that combine both real world and simulated events.

This role is a fixed term contract for a leave coverage of 12 months. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the software design, development, testing, and documentation of both firmware, vehicle software & control station software of unmanned vehicles systems at QinetiQ Target Systems. The candidate should have experience working within a multi-disciplined environment alongside electronic engineers, mechanical engineers and production engineers. A track record of software design and implementation of critical systems would be valuable. Knowledge of avionic, marine and vehicular systems is advantageous.

Typical duties and responsibilities:

• Development of the system requirements and specifications,
• Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Design of software systems as per the requirements and safety regulations,
• Managing the software development lifecycle,
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures,
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualise processes and outcomes,
• Applying best practices and standard operating procedures,
• Communicating key project data to team members,
• Development of documentation for software design validation, qualification, safety and interoperability of systems
• Working in conjunction with other technical disciplines & departments to achieve overall system requirements,
• Creating and/or assisting with cost estimates for new products and services,
• Creating and completing software tests, software releases and other technical documents
• Configuration and version control of software and firmware
• Additional tasks as assigned by superior.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

• Membership in APEGA (or eligibility)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Software/Electronics engineering or equivalent related experience
• General Computer proficiency (Document Management Software, MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Embedded Software development/debugging experience in Linux

Additional desirable assets would include:

• Technical writing
• Electronic System Design
• Experience in avionics, marine and vehicular military systems
• Experience with Inertial Navigation/GNSS systems
• Hands on and Field experience
• Familiar with using electronics test equipment like JTAG debuggers, Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Signal generators.
• Experience with PowerPC, STM32 and x86 platforms
• Network and Data links programming experience
• Linux Driver development experience

• Standard Responsibilities:

• To adopt and comply with QinetiQ values, policies and procedures including:

• o          Health & Safety

  o          General Data Protection Regulations and use of IT

  o          HR Policies & Procedures

  o          Equality & Diversity

  o          Security and confidentiality

  o          Code of conduct

• No job description can cover every issue which may arise within the role. The postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time.
• We reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the role purpose and accountabilities to suit the needs of the business.

Security Requirements:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• Able to obtain a Level 2 Security Clearance.
• Must have a clean background history and obtain criminal record check

Safety Requirements:

• Valid passpoer and willing to travel. 
• Ability to multi-task in a computer-operated environment
• Using a computer and associated peripherals
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time

Additional Requirements:

• Maximum lifting of 30lbs (13.6 kg)
• Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure and tight schedules.

This position is considered safety sensitive due work requirements of being on the factory floor near equipment, field deployment and testing requirements.