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Description

WORK LOCATION: Ottawa, CA 

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $72,000 to $85,000 CAD annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across Canada locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location and internal alignment.

SUMMARY

The Electrical Engineer, Associate (I) supports the design, integration, and testing of electrical systems for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). Working closely with senior engineers, this role focuses on developing foundational technical skills in power distribution, wiring harness design, circuit layout, and system troubleshooting.

This is an early-career, hands-on engineering role supporting real flight hardware development.

This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in aerospace electrical engineering while learning how electrical systems interact with avionics, propulsion, and communication subsystems. The Associate Engineer contributes to documentation, test setups, and prototype builds, helping ensure reliability and safety in flight-critical environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.

• Assist with design and drafting of wiring harnesses, schematics, and electrical assemblies for UAS platforms.
• Support integration of avionics, payloads, power systems, and sensors under supervision.
• Participate in prototype assembly, bench testing, and electrical continuity verification.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including cable drawings, harness layouts, and part lists.
• Conduct basic electrical analysis such as voltage drop, load balancing, and circuit validation.
• Assist in troubleshooting electrical issues during integration and flight test activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to ensure cohesive system design.
• Maintain adherence to aerospace standards and safety protocols in all work performed.

• Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required.

• 0–2 years of professional engineering experience (internship or co-op experience preferred).
• Exposure to basic electrical design, testing, or prototyping environments.

• Familiarity with schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad).
• Understanding of basic circuit theory, wiring practices, and connectors used in aerospace or robotics.
• Experience reading electrical drawings and performing continuity or resistance checks.
• Working knowledge of standard lab tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from senior engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Coursework or specialization in avionics, embedded systems, or power electronics.

• Internship or project experience with drones, robotics, or other electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing and electrical safety standards.

• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Exposure to EMI/EMC testing or environmental qualification procedures.
• Experience with common small UAS software and protocols such as Ardupilot, BetaFlight, MAVLink, CRSF and ELRS.

• Curiosity to explore system-level design concepts.
• Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a collaborative R&D environment.
• Desire to grow into ownership of subsystems and design deliverables.