Top Benefits
About the role
Production Engineer – Electronics 📍 Medicine Hat, AB |🕒 Full-Time | 🔐 Security Clearance Required
Launch your engineering career with purpose. Join QinetiQ Target Systems Canada (QTSC) as a Production Engineer – Electronics and help bring cutting-edge uncrewed vehicle systems (UVS) from prototype to production. This is your opportunity to work on real-world defence solutions that make a global impact.
🌍 About QinetiQ QinetiQ is a global leader in defence, security, and critical infrastructure. With over 8,000 employees worldwide, we’re united by a mission to protect lives and secure the future through innovation. Our growing Medicine Hat site plays a vital role in delivering advanced UVS technologies and supporting global defence operations.
🛠️ What You’ll Do As a Production Engineer, you’ll collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure our products are production-ready and built to the highest standards. Your work will directly support the transition from design to deployment.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Supporting engineering change requests and managing Change Orders
- Assisting with design and manufacturing improvements
- Creating and maintaining production work instructions and test procedures
- Reviewing technical drawings and documentation
- Collaborating with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical issues
- Supporting prototype-to-production transitions (drawings, BOMs, tooling)
- Contributing to safety improvements and LEAN initiatives
- Delivering training materials to ensure team readiness
🎓 What You Bring
- Post-secondary education in Electronics (with computer hardware/software knowledge)
- 1–4 years of experience in a design or manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in MS Office and 3D modelling software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
- Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills
- A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn
Bonus If You Have
- Eligibility for ASET (C.E.T.) or APEGA (E.I.T.)
- Experience with mechanical design tools, Linux, Power BI, or Project Online
- Familiarity with project or configuration management
🔐 Security & Safety Requirements
- Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must be eligible for Canadian Class 2 Security Clearance including a background check and criminal record screening
- Comfortable working in a safety-sensitive environment (production floor, testing, deployments)
- Able to lift up to 35 lbs. and occasionally travel off-site
💡 Why Join Us? We offer a high-performing, inclusive, and hybrid work environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be your authentic self. Our people-first culture supports your wellbeing, growth, and ability to make a real impact.
You’ll also benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, including extended health and wellness spending accounts, RRSP/TFSA matching, access to continuous learning and development opportunities, and more.
🌐 Explore our culture
🔗 Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today and help us shape a safer, more secure world through innovation and collaboration.
About QinetiQ US
For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets.
Our mission-led approach to innovation ensures we get the best capabilities rapidly into the hands of our customers. Our capabilities include Mission Operations, ISR, Cyber, Information Advantage and Robotics & Autonomous Systems. Together, these play a growing role supporting missions by protecting the lives of our war fighters and protecting complex systems and critical assets.
QinetiQ US is headquartered in McLean, Virginia and is part of QinetiQ Group PLC (QQ: LSE), one of the world’s leading defense and security technology companies.
Top Benefits
About the role
Production Engineer – Electronics 📍 Medicine Hat, AB |🕒 Full-Time | 🔐 Security Clearance Required
Launch your engineering career with purpose. Join QinetiQ Target Systems Canada (QTSC) as a Production Engineer – Electronics and help bring cutting-edge uncrewed vehicle systems (UVS) from prototype to production. This is your opportunity to work on real-world defence solutions that make a global impact.
🌍 About QinetiQ QinetiQ is a global leader in defence, security, and critical infrastructure. With over 8,000 employees worldwide, we’re united by a mission to protect lives and secure the future through innovation. Our growing Medicine Hat site plays a vital role in delivering advanced UVS technologies and supporting global defence operations.
🛠️ What You’ll Do As a Production Engineer, you’ll collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure our products are production-ready and built to the highest standards. Your work will directly support the transition from design to deployment.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Supporting engineering change requests and managing Change Orders
- Assisting with design and manufacturing improvements
- Creating and maintaining production work instructions and test procedures
- Reviewing technical drawings and documentation
- Collaborating with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical issues
- Supporting prototype-to-production transitions (drawings, BOMs, tooling)
- Contributing to safety improvements and LEAN initiatives
- Delivering training materials to ensure team readiness
🎓 What You Bring
- Post-secondary education in Electronics (with computer hardware/software knowledge)
- 1–4 years of experience in a design or manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in MS Office and 3D modelling software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
- Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills
- A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn
Bonus If You Have
- Eligibility for ASET (C.E.T.) or APEGA (E.I.T.)
- Experience with mechanical design tools, Linux, Power BI, or Project Online
- Familiarity with project or configuration management
🔐 Security & Safety Requirements
- Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must be eligible for Canadian Class 2 Security Clearance including a background check and criminal record screening
- Comfortable working in a safety-sensitive environment (production floor, testing, deployments)
- Able to lift up to 35 lbs. and occasionally travel off-site
💡 Why Join Us? We offer a high-performing, inclusive, and hybrid work environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be your authentic self. Our people-first culture supports your wellbeing, growth, and ability to make a real impact.
You’ll also benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, including extended health and wellness spending accounts, RRSP/TFSA matching, access to continuous learning and development opportunities, and more.
🌐 Explore our culture
🔗 Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today and help us shape a safer, more secure world through innovation and collaboration.
About QinetiQ US
For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets.
Our mission-led approach to innovation ensures we get the best capabilities rapidly into the hands of our customers. Our capabilities include Mission Operations, ISR, Cyber, Information Advantage and Robotics & Autonomous Systems. Together, these play a growing role supporting missions by protecting the lives of our war fighters and protecting complex systems and critical assets.
QinetiQ US is headquartered in McLean, Virginia and is part of QinetiQ Group PLC (QQ: LSE), one of the world’s leading defense and security technology companies.