Autonomous Systems Engineer

Job summary

Contribute to the development, integration, and testing of autonomous platforms including UAVs and UGVs. Responsibilities include implementing automation functions, sensor fusion, and conducting field validation for defense and security applications.

Job details

Ascent Systems Technologies develops advanced autonomous platforms for persistent operation in demanding and challenging environments. Our systems combine autonomous energy, automation and control, advanced sensing, edge computing and AI, multi-modal communications, and autonomous aerial and ground vehicle operations. We are seeking a highly capable new graduate or early-career engineer with a strong multidisciplinary background to join our growing technical team. This role is for someone who enjoys working across traditional engineering boundaries and turning complex technologies into autonomous systems built to operate at the edge of the world. Your role: You will contribute to the development, integration, testing, and evolution of Ascent's autonomous platforms. Responsibilities include: Integration of sensors, communications, computing, control, and autonomous subsystems Development and implementation of automation and control functions Sensor integration, data processing, and multi-sensor fusion Integration of UAVs, UGVs, and other autonomous systems Embedded and edge-computing applications System-level testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization Field testing and validation Technical analysis and support of customer demonstrations and programs You will work directly with company leadership and experienced engineers on defence, security, Arctic, and autonomous infrastructure applications. We are looking for someone with: Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Engineering Physics or Mechatronics; Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline will also be considered Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Good software/programming skills Understanding of controls, automation, sensors, and embedded systems Ability to understand and work with complex multidisciplinary systems Strong technical communication skills Practical, hands-on approach to engineering Ability to learn quickly and work independently Strong assets Experience or academic exposure in one or more of: Autonomous systems Signal and data processing Sensor fusion AI / machine learning Radar, RF, or other advanced sensing technologies Satellite, wireless, or resilient communications UAVs and UGVs Defence or aerospace systems Why join Ascent? You may be a great fit if you: Approach difficult technical problems from first principles Think across disciplines rather than in silos Take ownership and are comfortable figuring things out Can move between concept and implementation Want your work to become part of real systems operating in the field We value intellectual curiosity, technical depth, practical engineering judgment, and systems thinking. This is an opportunity to take on meaningful technical responsibility early and help build genuinely novel Canadian autonomous technology.

What you’ll do

Contribute to the development, integration, and testing of autonomous platforms including UAVs and UGVs. Responsibilities include implementing automation functions, sensor fusion, and conducting field validation for defense and security applications.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Physics, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering. Candidates should possess strong programming skills and a multidisciplinary understanding of controls, sensors, and embedded systems.

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Embedded Systems · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Autonomous Systems
• Sensor Fusion
• Control Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Edge Computing
• UAVs
• UGVs
• Signal Processing
• AI/Machine Learning
• RF Sensing
• Programming
• Technical Communication
• System Integration
• Troubleshooting
• Performance Optimization
• Data Processing

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Science & Research