Applications Engineer

Saskatoon, SK British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

bout Draganfly:
Draganfly Inc. (the "Company") has been a recognized leader in technology within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety, agriculture, aerial imaging, & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry, Draganfly's focus is on the sale of drone products and services, contract engineering & custom integration product development, and health monitoring products and services.
Draganfly is on the lookout for a creative and hands-on Applications Engineer to join our innovative product design team. If you're excited by the idea of building cutting-edge drone technology from the ground up, this is your chance to make a real impact.
In this role, you'll be at the heart of our product development process--designing, testing, and refining embedded systems that power our next-generation unmanned aerial platforms. From initial concept to full-scale production, you'll be involved in every step, working alongside a passionate team of engineers and innovators.
This role is available at either our Saskatoon or Burnaby facilities. The salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities:

  • Custom payload, accessory, and software development and integration
  • Development of customer-facing documentation
  • Rapid turn integration of custom payloads
  • Firmware Development
  • Developing and writing code for embedded devices, using programming languages such as C, and C++
  • Development of code for embedded Linux or RTOS
  • Development of hardware-accelerated video streaming software running on embedded Linux devices
  • Ensuring that the software and hardware are well-integrated, the device functions as expected and is thoroughly tested
  • Documentation and severity classification of bugs
  • Diagnosing and fixing any bugs that arise
  • Development and implementation of regression test plans
  • Maintaining firmware revision control
  • Ensuring firmware security through implementation of techniques such as secure boot, code obfuscation, encryption, secure coding practices, and security testing
  • Mechanical design
  • Some knowledge and experience with mechanical and PCB design is an asset
  • Work with the hardware development team to ensure that the hardware and mechanical design meet the functional requirements for the applications that will run on it.
  • Flight testing of UAS systems
  • Assist manufacturing and customer support with troubleshooting any product issues
  • Work with sales and business development teams to create new product concepts and features
  • Work with production engineering to transition newly released products to manufacturing.
  • Work with production engineering to initiate and approve engineering change orders
  • May require occasional travel for tradeshows, demonstrations, or site visits.
Qualifications
  • The successful candidate shall have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in Electronic CAD software, such as Fusion 360, is an asset.
  • Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming.
  • Experience with UAS system development and operation.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A minimum of 5 years' electronic design experience is required.
Working Conditions
Hands-on work on the development and fabrication of prototypes is essential. Duties will include a mix office and lab environments. Some remote work is acceptable.
Some Perks You Can Expect:
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid days off
  • Health & Dental benefits
  • Corporate Match RRSP program
  • Full support from a leadership team with deep experience in drone technology and field operations
  • Generous time-off program including vacation, wellness days, plus the time off between Christmas and New Year's.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2833278
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $75,000-120,000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Saskatoon, SK British Columbia, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned