Senior Instrumentation Technologist
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Job Summary
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.
* The Employment Equity Act which is under review uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.
City:Ottawa
OrganizationalUnit:Aerospace
Classification:TO-4
Tenure:Term
Duration: until 31 March 2028
Language Requirements:English
Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.
At the NRC we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.
Discover the possible
Anything is possible at the NRC named in 2025 one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canadas Best Employers!
As Canadas largest research and innovation organization our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canadas future and the world.
At the NRC youll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. Youll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly youll discover whats possible within you as you grow make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career discover your possible at the NRC.
Defence Industrial Strategy
The NRC has an important role within the Government of Canadas Defence Industrial Strategy accelerating research and innovation and helping Canadian businesses develop leading-edge technologies for civilian and military use.
With expertise across fields such as transportation quantum science medical countermeasures and advanced manufacturing the NRC is hiring to drive the development of national sovereign defence capabilities. The following role will support the NRCs contributions to defence priorities.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Instrumentation Technologist to support the Systems Engineering team of the Drone Flight and Autonomy Lab (DFAL) of the Aerospace Research Centre. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity Excellence Respect and Creativity.
As a Senior Instrumentation Technologist you will play a key role in supporting advanced flight simulation and mobile ground control station capabilities. Working in a team-centric environment with the Systems Engineering Team and other multidisciplinary groups you will apply your hands-on expertise in software networking and hardware integration to deliver reliable high-performance laboratory systems.
In this role you will help define project and laboratory requirements develop practical plans within resource budget and schedule constraints and independently carry out the procurement installation instrumentation operation maintenance and optimization of these complex systems. You will also document system changes and support procurement and supplier management activities contributing directly to the success and continuous improvement of cutting-edge research infrastructure.
Screening criteria
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:
Education
A minimum of a Diploma from a three-year post-secondary Engineering Technology program or an Applied Science Technology program in electrical engineering electronics or in instrumentation.
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A Bachelors degree in Electrical Automation or Process Control Engineering combined with relevant experience may also be considered.
For information oncertificates and diplomas issued abroad please see Degree equivalency
Experience
- Experience independently designing implementing and documenting practical technical solutions for computer hardware and professional audio and video systems balancing immediate project needs with long-term organizational reliability maintainability and scalability.
- Experience independently procuring installing configuring integrating and maintaining instrumentation of audio visual and other hardware systems including multi-source video and audio synchronization equipment mounting and set-up and cable fabrication.
- Experience supporting software development and building environments including the use of source control systems such as Git build tools such as CMake or Make integrated development environments and package management systems.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting computer network systems including static IP configuration gateway setup connectivity testing and network diagnostics.
- Experience working across multiple operating systems including Linux Windows and macOS installing configuring maintaining and troubleshooting technical systems.
- Experience autonomously applying Occupational Health and Safety practices such as safe installation operation maintenance and modification of equipment and systems.
Condition of employment
Secret clearance
A thorough security clearance process will be applied.
For a Secret Clearance verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.
Language requirements
Assessment criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
Technical competencies
- Ability to design and document practical and innovative solutions for computer hardware systems and professional audio and video systems to meet shortterm project requirements and longterm organization needs;
- Strong knowledge in procuring installing configuring integrating and maintaining instrumentation including computer hardware audio and visual systems including synchronization of multiple data sources including video and audio custom cable fabrication and equipment mounting and setup;
- Basic ability developing and maintaining software build environments and pipelines including repository management (GIT) and build tools such as CMake Make IDE environments and package management systems (for example Homebrew);
- Knowledge of computer network configuration and management including static IP configuration gateway setup and network diagnostics to support equipment and connected systems;
- Knowledgeable in working across multiple operating systems including Linux Windows and macOS with the ability to install configure maintain and troubleshoot systems; and
- Solid knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations and legislation required to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment as well as safety techniques and methods.
Behavioural competencies
- Technology support - Communication (Level 2)
- Technology support - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)
- Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Technology support - Teamwork (Level 3)
- Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
- Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
Competency Profile(s)
For this position the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Technology Support
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Compensation
From $83435to $107838 per annum.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan comprehensive health and dental coverage disability and life insurance office closure at the end of December and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
Notes
- In 2025 the NRC was chosen as one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canadas Best Employer.
- Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRCs directives.
- A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
- Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
- The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
- We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please direct your questions with therequisition number (25655) to:
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Closing Date:20 July 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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About Company
The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is one of Canada’s key security and intelligence organizations. We work tirelessly to protect Canada and Canadians against threats by providing valuable foreign signals intelligence. We also develop and provide sophisticated and advance ... View more
