Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer 📍 Medicine Hat, AB |🕒 Full-Time | 🔐 Security Clearance Required | 💼10+ Years Experience
QinetiQ Target Systems Canada is seeking a Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge electronic systems for unmanned vehicle platforms. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of defense and aerospace technologies while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
🛠️ What You’ll Do
- Lead the design and development of embedded electronic systems, including PCBs and power boards.
- Define and manage system requirements and specifications.
- Review and approve schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate across engineering and operations teams to meet system and project goals.
- Support field testing and operational deployment.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project planning and cost estimation.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, internal policies, and QinetiQ values.
🎓 What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in embedded electronics design and debugging.
- Membership in APEGA or eligibility under the Washington Accord.
- Proficiency in tools like Altium and platforms such as PowerPC, STM32, and x86.
- Familiarity with avionics, marine, or military systems is a plus.
- Strong understanding of electronic schematics and system design.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Experience with configuration management and test equipment (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes).
🔐 Security & Safety
- Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Eligible for Canadian Class 2 Security Clearance.
- This position involves work on the factory floor and participation in field testing, requiring a high level of situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
🌞 Plus, enjoy the lifestyle perks of Medicine Hat: affordable living, short commutes, and a welcoming, family-friendly community.
💡 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 now and help us engineer a safer, more connected future.
About QinetiQ
QinetiQ is an integrated global defence and security company focused on mission-led innovation. Our purpose is protecting lives by serving the national security interests of our customers.
We employ more than 8,000 highly-skilled people, committed to creating new ways of testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the performance required.
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer 📍 Medicine Hat, AB |🕒 Full-Time | 🔐 Security Clearance Required | 💼10+ Years Experience
QinetiQ Target Systems Canada is seeking a Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge electronic systems for unmanned vehicle platforms. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of defense and aerospace technologies while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
🛠️ What You’ll Do
- Lead the design and development of embedded electronic systems, including PCBs and power boards.
- Define and manage system requirements and specifications.
- Review and approve schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate across engineering and operations teams to meet system and project goals.
- Support field testing and operational deployment.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project planning and cost estimation.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, internal policies, and QinetiQ values.
🎓 What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in embedded electronics design and debugging.
- Membership in APEGA or eligibility under the Washington Accord.
- Proficiency in tools like Altium and platforms such as PowerPC, STM32, and x86.
- Familiarity with avionics, marine, or military systems is a plus.
- Strong understanding of electronic schematics and system design.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Experience with configuration management and test equipment (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes).
🔐 Security & Safety
- Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Eligible for Canadian Class 2 Security Clearance.
- This position involves work on the factory floor and participation in field testing, requiring a high level of situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
🌞 Plus, enjoy the lifestyle perks of Medicine Hat: affordable living, short commutes, and a welcoming, family-friendly community.
💡 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 now and help us engineer a safer, more connected future.
About QinetiQ
QinetiQ is an integrated global defence and security company focused on mission-led innovation. Our purpose is protecting lives by serving the national security interests of our customers.
We employ more than 8,000 highly-skilled people, committed to creating new ways of testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the performance required.