Engineering jobs at DRDC

We’re hiring for engineering positions at our research centres across Canada.

Please email with your resumé to the research centre you are interested in below:

DRDC Atlantic Research Centre

The DRDC Atlantic Research Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is looking for candidates with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering disciplines of mechanical, electrical, systems, software, or other relevant engineering (or equivalent).

English essential positions are available.

Please email your resumé to DefenceJobs-EmploisDefense@forces.gc.ca and indicate your area of interest.

DRDC Ottawa Research Centre

The DRDC Ottawa Research Centre in Ottawa, Ontario is primarily looking for candidates with an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering. Other related disciplines would be considered, with relevant knowledge and experience. A Master’s degree or Ph.D with a specialization in electrical engineering is an asset.

Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following is an asset:

• practical engineering experience
• experience in radio frequency system development and testing, and knowledge of the design, development, modification, and support of radio frequency equipment
• experience in technical oversight and leadership on engineering projects
• experience in data collection and analysis
• knowledge of communication system principles, techniques, and technology
• knowledge of digital signal processing techniques
• experience with defence equipment procurement, operation, and/or maintenance
• experience in programming with MATLAB, Python, and/or C++
• knowledge of cyber security and computer networking
• project management experience leading and developing project plans that identify project scope, tasks, budgets, resources, and schedule

English essential and bilingual positions are available.

Please email your resumé to DRDCOttawaCDO-RDDCOttawaBDC@forces.gc.ca.

DRDC Toronto Research Centre

The DRDC Toronto Research Centre in Toronto, Ontario is looking for candidates with an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in biomechanics/biomedical engineering, human factors, ergonomics, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering and applied mathematics. A Master’s degree in any of the above or related disciplines is an asset.

Experience with one or more of the following is an asset:

• experience in providing advice and guidance to stakeholders regarding technical direction and support on engineering and life cycle management projects
• experience in applying engineering principles to interpret standards, regulations, and relevant legislation
• experience in leading and conducting technical studies, investigations, and projects
• project management experience leading and developing project plans that identify project scope, tasks, budgets, resources, and schedule
• experience installing, using, and programming data acquisition software to calibrate scientific instruments and sensors and to collect data and signals from human participants
• experience in scientific data collection including using human participants, with focus on data acquisition hardware and software associated with human experimentation, signal processing, and data storage
• experience with specifying, developing, maintaining, and operating modelling and simulation hardware and software used in testbeds for human experimentation
• experience in analyzing and interpreting data including reporting data in figure and table format using commonly used software (e.g., MATLAB)
• knowledge about human research ethics and the Tri-Council Policy Statement about ethical conduct for research involving humans

English essential positions are available.

Please email your resumé to DRDC.TRC.Recruitment@forces.gc.ca.

DRDC Valcartier Research Centre

The DRDC Valcartier Research Centre in Quebec City, Quebec is looking for candidates with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering technology (mechanical / electrical / electronic / computer / physical / metallurgical / material).

Positions are bilingual (French / English).

Please email your resumé to RDDC.Val.Recrutement@forces.gc.ca.