System Verification & Test Engineer

Ottawa, ON

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems including the Sherpa™ family of GPS guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS™ Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink™ Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are currently seeking a System Verification & Test Engineering Specialist to join our Ottawa based team with regular travel to our testing locations mainly in the United States!

What will you be doing?

• Execute hardware, software, and system-level verification tests

• Develop and run test procedures for mechanical, electronic systems, and software

• Support integration testing of sensors, avionics, and actuators

• Assist with field testing, including ground tests and flight tests

• Participate in testing at external facilities for: Environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock); EMI/EMC testing and troubleshooting

• Collect, analyze, and document test data and results

• Identify anomalies, support root-cause analysis, and track issues through to closure

• Maintain test documentation, reports, and requirements traceability

• Provide engineering-level production support, including: Investigating complex hardware, software, or system failures after basic troubleshooting has been exhausted

• Performing root-cause analysis using logs, schematics, test data, and instrumentation

• Reproducing field or production issues in the lab and defining corrective actions

• Working with design and manufacturing teams to implement and verify fixes

• Field testing work, including trips to US field test locations, external environmental and EMI/EMC test facilities etc with expected travel of 10–25%

What do we need from you?

• A 3-year college diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• Strong experience in test, verification, or integration roles

• Familiarity with embedded systems, including microcontrollers, sensors, and power systems

• Basic experience with software testing using C/C++, Python, or similar languages

• Proficiency with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and data acquisition systems (DAQs)

• Exposure to system-level testing of aerospace or autonomous systems would be an asset

• Experience with environmental testing such as thermal chambers, vibration tables would also be helpful

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC testing concepts and mitigation

• Understanding of requirements-based verification and test documentation

• Willingness and ability to support hands-on field testing and travel as required nationally and international (mainly US) up to 25%

• Travel may include multi-day test campaigns and occasional work outdoors or in industrial test environments

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

MMIST values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Please note that the compensation range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.