Electronics Engineer

📍 Medicine Hat, AB | Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid Work Environment

🛠️ About the Role

As part of the Electronics Engineering Department the Electronics Engineer position is part of the overall team for the design, development, production, and operation of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems with respect to the overall electrical & electronics systems developed and maintained for Aerial, Surface, Control Stations, Test Equipment, and Payloads as part of the QTSC product families.

General Responsibilities & Duties :

• Base & developing technical expertise within the electronics discipline area with the primary focus on embedded systems and basic electronic system integration design activities

• Scope of work involves simple projects and basic engineering tasks

• Assistance and input planning their work tasks

• Assist in the development end goal concept for Subsystem requirements

• Testing and validating Electrical and electronic design for release approval.

• Creating engineering technical publications including drawings, schematics, safety documentation, engineering reports & operational materials related to the electrical design.

• Signoff level review and/or knowledge in a specific scope of their direct work of the single part of the system they are working on (non-system design authority limitation)

• Recommendations for Electronics Engineering process improvements

• Mainly critical deadline for subsystems

Skill Requirements:

Essential Skills:

• Circuit Design & Analysis (Analog and digital circuit design, Schematic reading and creation. Use of components like resistors, capacitors, ICs, transistors)

• PCB Design (Layout design, routing, and manufacturing files using Altium Designer)

• Power Electronics (Power supplies and converters, Inverters, rectifiers, regulators, battery management systems)

• Embedded Systems (Microcontrollers such as STM32)

• Testing & Debugging (Using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers

• Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting Hardware validation)

Additional Assets Skills:

• Signal Processing (Analog and digital signal processing (DSP))

• Operating Systems administration (LINUX and bash scripting)

• Control Systems (PID controllers, Stability analysis)

• Communication Systems (RF fundamentals and Modulation Techniques)

🎓 What You Bring

Education & Professional Membership:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Equivalent

• Registered as an EIT with APEGA

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years in the Design and Development of Embedded Electronic Products

• Experience in avionics, marine, vehicular military systems, and/or communication equipment.

🔐 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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