Job Description

Company Profile
"Reimagining the Way You Deliver". Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is a publicly traded, disruptive, pioneering, technology company focused on designing, developing and implementing commercially viable, drone-based logistics systems for government, commercial, industrial & retail customers globally. The Company’s patented, fully-integrated hardware/software platform is used as a managed service in a SaaS business model. Drone Delivery Canada is commercialized, operational and early-stage revenue-generating, with a robust sales funnel of global prospects.
Our people are at the heart of the innovation process and joining us means you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate! We are seeking entrepreneurial, smart, team-oriented people who have purpose and are committed to helping our team bring leading drone technology to businesses globally.
TSX.V: FLT; OTC QB: TAKOF; Frankfurt: ABB.F www.DroneDeliveryCanada.com
We currently have a career opportunity for a Detect and Avoidance (DAA) R&D Engineer.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the development and integration of detect and avoidance (DAA) systems for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
• Gather requirements, analyze source data systems, and interpret data to draw actionable conclusions
• Develop tools for automated data analysis and maintain data collection and storage systems
• Ensure system validation by creating and executing test plans
• Prepare technical documentation, management briefings, and/or log reports
• Debug and resolve technical issues as necessary
• May actively participate in Field Operations to evaluate technologies for the applicability for specific use cases (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or math
• At least 2 years of professional experience in an engineering or related position
• Experience analyzing sensor data to assess system performance
• Experience working with databases, schemas, pipelines, data definition and manipulation languages
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, and/or C/C++/C#

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience generating reports and / or dashboards automatically based on large datasets to derive actionable insights
• Experience with cloud computing and cloud infrastructure
• Hands-on experience integrating common perception sensors (such as cameras, radar, lidar or sonar) with other software systems
• Working knowledge of robotics concepts needed for detect and avoidance systems such as perception, state estimation, and / or motion planning
• Experience with aircraft collision avoidance systems such as radar, TCAS, FLARM or ADS-B
• Knowledge, industry experience and / or certifications in general or unmanned aviation

Behavioural Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Able to identify, break down and solve a variety of difficult technical tasks
• Results oriented and able to complete tasks on deadline with minimal supervision
• Disciplined, well organized, and detailed in documentation
• Strong organizational skills, including an ability to prioritize activities and work with limited supervision
• Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability to analyze data and produce actionable conclusions
• Hands-on experience with electronics, embedded systems, autopilots, or robotics
• Results oriented and able to complete tasks on deadlines
• Integrity, empathy, and commitment to excellence
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exemplary communication skills, verbal and written

Hours of Work, Work Environment and Potential Travel

• Full Time
• 37.5 hours per week and some overtime occasionally
• Valid Class-G driver’s license in good standing and regular access to a personal vehicle required
• Outdoor work, exposure to cold, heat or other weather elements

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: DDC requires certain roles to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious accommodation is timely requested and approved. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns about this policy and how it may apply to your candidacy.
Diversity & Inclusion
DDC is committed to the creation of an exceptional work environment wherein we maintain values of mutual respect, integrity, dignity, and inclusivity; and encourage the open exchange of ideas and opinions. We are an equal opportunity employer that evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please inform the recruiter. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are in place at time of your interview and before you begin your employment.
DDC is located in Vaughan, Ontario. We acknowledge that the land on which we work is situated upon traditional territories. The territories include the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations, and the Métis Nation. We also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.