Research Officer, Aerial Robotics

3 weeks ago

Montréal, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Research Officer, Aerial Robotics to support our Aerospace Research Centre. The Research Officer (RO) would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Research Officer provides leadership, and technical support, and systems oversight in the day-to-day operations of the aerial robotics team.

Working with other members of the team, the Research Officer will:

- Develop solutions for aerial robotics systems including vision, perching system, UAV swarming, manipulation and sensor deployment;
- Author, review, and critique research plans, technical reports and papers;
- Assist in the development of research proposals including collaboration with external partners;
- Present research findings in technical forums including conferences, seminars, working groups, etc. This may include authoring conference & journal papers;
- When necessary, travel to client site to provide deployment support of technologies and conduct interface and/or integration testing.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
PhD in Natural Science or Engineering. A Master’s degree in an engineering field may also be accepted.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Experience in development and integration of mechatronic systems, with an emphasis on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems;
- Experience in dynamics and control of RPAS, including experience in technology development using Pixhawk controllers;
- Experience with programming and scripting languages including Matlab, C/C++ and Python;
- Experience in identification of research requirements, proposal writing, project management, data production and analysis, ensuring data quality and reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing peer-reviewed research papers; and
- Some experience in the development of partnerships and collaborations.

Experience in the following are assets:

- Experience in computer vision and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM);
- Hands on experience in 3D printing of mechanical parts and systems;
- Experience in the following software environments:

- ROS/ROS2;
- AirSim;
- MATLAB/Simulink.

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

**Language Requirements**:
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Knowledge of mechatronics systems and dynamics and control of RPAS;
- Knowledge of UAV simulation software packages;
- Knowledge of SLAM algorithms and Swarm robotics; and
- Knowledge of conventional AI machine/deep learning models, e.g., VGG, YOLO series is an asset.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Research - Communication (Level 2)
- Research - Teamwork (Level 2)
- Research - Creative thinking (Level 3)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

**The NRC Advantage**:
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today

**Notes**:

- Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
- A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
- The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
- We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (21545) to:
Telephone: 438-455-5335

**Closing Date**:26 April 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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