Posted 17 days ago
Senior UVS Systems Engineer
@ QinetiQ
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Overview
QinetiQ is hiring a Senior UVS Systems Engineer in Medicine Hat, AB, for a full-time permanent hybrid role. The engineer supports concept, design, development, production and sustainment of uncrewed vehicle systems across aerial, surface, control station, test equipment and payload products. Requirements include a Bachelor of Engineering, 10+ years of engineering experience, 3+ years of technical leadership and 3+ years of project management, plus a Government of Canada security clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop concepts of operations and technical architecture for UVS products
- Define full requirements for product family lifecycles
- Lead technical scope for small and medium projects
- Create and peer review engineering publications and drawings
- Support proposals, change management and technology roadmaps
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent
- APEGA membership or eligibility
- 10+ years of engineering experience
- 3+ years of technical leadership
- 3+ years of project management
- Experience in avionics or uncrewed systems is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | APEGA |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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QinetiQ
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Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 149,608
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 5,600
- Reported office locations
- Cody Technology Park, Ively Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0LX, GB
- Business categories
- Test and Measurement
- Railroad
- Robotics
- Law Enforcement
- Security
- Telecommunications
- Aerospace
- Industrial Engineering
- Construction
- Space Travel
- Information Technology
- Cyber Security
- National Security
- Military
- Wireless
- Other recorded names
- QinetiQ
- Specialties
- Test and evaluation
- C4ISR
- Research and development
- Aerospace
- IP
- Advisory services
- Maritime
- Space
- Weapons testing
- Consultancy
- Cyber Security
- Security
- Training and simulation
- Land
- Target systems and services
- Robotics
- Autonomy
- Unmanned Systems
- and Disruptive Technology
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- Reported total investment
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense and Space Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Farnborough, Hampshire |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Test and evaluationC4ISRResearch and developmentAerospaceIPAdvisory servicesMaritimeSpaceWeapons testingConsultancy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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📍 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 a high-performing, inclusive 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!
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