Drone Delivery Canada Hiring for Detect and Avoidance (DAA) R&D Engineer at Vaughan, ON Full Time

“Reimagining the Way You Deliver”. Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is a publicly traded, disruptive, pioneering, technology company focused on designing, developing and implementing commercially viable, drone-based logistics systems for government, commercial, industrial & retail customers globally. The Company’s patented, fully-integrated hardware/software platform is used as a managed service in a SaaS business model. Drone Delivery Canada is commercialized, operational and early-stage revenue-generating, with a robust sales funnel of global prospects.

Our people are at the heart of the innovation process and joining us means you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate! We are seeking entrepreneurial, smart, team-oriented people who have purpose and are committed to helping our team bring leading drone technology to businesses globally.

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www.DroneDeliveryCanada.com

We currently have a career opportunity for a Detect and Avoidance (DAA) R&D Engineer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Drive the development and integration of detect and avoidance (DAA) systems for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)

Gather requirements, analyze source data systems, and interpret data to draw actionable conclusions

Develop tools for automated data analysis and maintain data collection and storage systems

Ensure system validation by creating and executing test plans

Prepare technical documentation, management briefings, and/or log reports

Debug and resolve technical issues as necessary

May actively participate in Field Operations to evaluate technologies for the applicability for specific use cases (10%)

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or math

At least 2 years of professional experience in an engineering or related position

Experience analyzing sensor data to assess system performance

Experience working with databases, schemas, pipelines, data definition and manipulation languages

Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, and/or C/C++/C#

Preferred Qualifications

Experience generating reports and / or dashboards automatically based on large datasets to derive actionable insights

Experience with cloud computing and cloud infrastructure

Hands-on experience integrating common perception sensors (such as cameras, radar, lidar or sonar) with other software systems

Working knowledge of robotics concepts needed for detect and avoidance systems such as perception, state estimation, and / or motion planning

Experience with aircraft collision avoidance systems such as radar, TCAS, FLARM or ADS-B

Knowledge, industry experience and / or certifications in general or unmanned aviation

Behavioural Competencies and Personal Attributes

Able to identify, break down and solve a variety of difficult technical tasks

Results oriented and able to complete tasks on deadline with minimal supervision

Disciplined, well organized, and detailed in documentation

Strong organizational skills, including an ability to prioritize activities and work with limited supervision

Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment

Strong commitment to safety

Ability to analyze data and produce actionable conclusions

Hands-on experience with electronics, embedded systems, autopilots, or robotics

Results oriented and able to complete tasks on deadlines

Integrity, empathy, and commitment to excellence

High attention to detail and organizational skills

Exemplary communication skills, verbal and written

Hours of Work, Work Environment and Potential Travel

Full Time

37.5 hours per week and some overtime occasionally

Valid Class-G driver’s license in good standing and regular access to a personal vehicle required

Outdoor work, exposure to cold, heat or other weather elements

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: DDC requires certain roles to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious accommodation is timely requested and approved. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns about this policy and how it may apply to your candidacy.

Diversity & Inclusion

DDC is committed to the creation of an exceptional work environment wherein we maintain values of mutual respect, integrity, dignity, and inclusivity; and encourage the open exchange of ideas and opinions. We are an equal opportunity employer that evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please inform the recruiter. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are in place at time of your interview and before you begin your employment.

DDC is located in Vaughan, Ontario. We acknowledge that the land on which we work is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations, and the Métis Nation. We also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.