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Senior UVS Systems Engineer

QinetiQ


Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 October 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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 ahigh-performing inclusive work environmentwhere you can thrive contribute meaningfully and be your authentic self. Ourpeople-first culturesupports your wellbeing growth and ability to make a real impact.

Youll also benefit from acompetitive 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

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Established in 2019, QinetiQ US is a leading defense and security company in the United States providing mission-led innovation at pace. We are a provider of technologically advanced services and products to the U.S. Department of Defense and national security agencies, positioned to ... View more

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