Director of Airborne Sensing Engineering

2 days ago

Calgary, AB, Canada GNO-SYS Technology Full-time $140,000 - $190,000 Contract

Lead airborne sensing engineering from Calgary with expertise in systems architecture, sensor integration, and multidisciplinary technical leadership. Shape programs serving geomatics and space clients.

GNO-SYS Technology Ltd. seeks a Director of Engineering to lead mechanical, electrical, embedded/software, and systems engineering. You will set technical direction for airborne imaging systems and custom payloads. The work spans requirements, design, aircraft integration, testing, calibration, and documented delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and prioritize multidisciplinary engineering work across concurrent programs
  • Set architectures for airborne imaging systems and custom sensor payloads
  • Own scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and client reporting
  • Coordinate aircraft integration with IO Aerospace and flight operations
  • Direct ground tests, flight tests, calibration, and corrective actions

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related discipline
  • APEGA Professional Engineer designation or Alberta registration eligibility
  • Ten years’ progressive engineering experience, including five years leading teams
  • Experience delivering airborne or field-deployed sensors through operational deployment
  • Embedded systems, synchronization, and sensor-control software experience

Apply systems thinking, hands-on engineering credibility, and disciplined delivery to advance GNO-SYS airborne sensing programs.