Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$65k–$183k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Mobile Robotic Systems, Aerial Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, MATLAB
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$65k–$183k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Mechatronics Systems Integration, Aerial Robotics, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Control, Dynamic Modeling, Matlab
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$78k–$92k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Access to Information, Privacy Protection, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Implementation, Stakeholder Management
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$84k–$117k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Semiconductor Fabrication, Lithography, Metallization, Thin Film Deposition, Etch
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$84k–$117k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Semiconductor Fabrication, Electron Beam Lithography, Optical Lithography, Thin Film Deposition, Etching
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$78k–$92k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: ATIP Legislation, Privacy Law, Case Management, Stakeholder Management, Policy Implementation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$65k–$183k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Policy Analysis, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Government Relations, Budget Proposals
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$65k–$183k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Policy Development, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Treasury Board Submissions, Memoranda to Cabinet
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$104k–$130k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Power Pages, C#, .NET
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$68k–$80k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, which is u…
Skills: Contract Drafting, Agreement Management, Customer Service, Information Synthesis, Organization
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$68k–$80k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les personnes racis…
Skills: Contract Drafting, Contract Administration, Customer Relationship Management, Microsoft Office, SharePoint Online
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$87k–$108k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Software Development, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Linux, Data Processing
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$68k–$80k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les personnes racis…
Skills: Contract Drafting, Contract Administration, Customer Relationship Management, Microsoft Office, SharePoint Online
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$104k–$130k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Power Pages, C#, .NET
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$87k–$108k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Agile Methodology, DevOps, Containerization, Service Orchestration, Linux
Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$78k–$92k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, which is u…
Skills: Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Client Service, Report Preparation, Stakeholder Management
Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$78k–$92k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les personnes racis…
Skills: Customer Service, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Report Writing, Presentation Skills
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$65k–$183k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: C++, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Real-time Systems, Mission Management Software
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$65k–$183k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: C++, Python, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Real-time Systems
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
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Skills: Intellectual Property Management, Patent Strategy, Licensing Agreements, Team Leadership, Financial Forecasting
Montreal, Quebec, Canada • Hybrid
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Conduct world-class research in the design, integration, and control of mobile manipulator and aerial robotic systems. Develop research proposals, manage programs, and collaborate with clients and technical experts to advance aerospace technologies.
Requires a Master's or Ph.D. in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, or Systems Engineering. Candidates must have extensive experience in mechatronic systems and programming, alongside significant experience in aerial robotics and unmanned aircraft systems.
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons.
* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.
City: Montreal
Organizational Unit: Aerospace
Classification: RO
Tenure: Term
Duration: until 31 March 2028
Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.
We are looking for Research Officer, Design, Integration and Control of Mobile Robotic Systems to support our Aerospace Research Centre. The selected person would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
This position’s primary responsibility is to support the objectives of the National Research Council Canada (NRC) and its Aerospace Research Centre by conducting world-class research and by developing and applying cutting-edge technologies in the design, integration, and control of mobile manipulator robotic systems, with a particular emphasis on aerial robotics systems. The individual will work collaboratively with researchers and technical experts in world-renowned facilities. You will also carry out activities such as developing proposals for new research initiatives and supporting program management, while working closely with NRC clients and collaborators. In addition, you will provide input on the overall research direction and priorities of the program area within the context of the Research Centre’s operational plan.
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:
Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a discipline related to the position.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
*Significant refers to between 2 to 5 years.
** Extensive over 5 years
Reliability Status
For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Research
This position is classified as a Research Officer (RO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $64,739 to $183,010 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.
NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position).
In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!
As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.
At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25592) to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 3439906792
Closing Date: 10 July 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. Working with our partners, we're delivering a national platform for innovation. We conduct research, support small and medium-sized companies to help them scale up and compete and we connect Canadian innovators to leading R&D capabilities. We also enable cross-sector partnership and collaboration here at home. Terms of use: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/contact-us/stay-connected ********************************************************* Le Conseil national de recherches Canada (CNRC) est la plus grande organisation de recherche et de technologie du gouvernement du Canada. Nous fournissons, en collaboration avec nos partenaires, une plateforme nationale pour l'innovation. Nous faisons de la recherche, nous soutenons les PME pour les aider à prendre de l'expansion et à être concurrentielles. Nous mettons les innovateurs canadiens en contact avec des capacités de R D de pointe et favorisons également les partenariats et la collaboration intersectoriels ici au pays. Conditions d'utilisation : https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/organisation/contactez-nous/restez-branches
Offices: 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6, CA
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. Working with our partners, we're delivering a national platform for innovation. We conduct research, support small and medium-sized companies to help them scale up and compete and we connect Canadian innovators to leading R&D capabilities. We also enable cross-sector partnership and collaboration here at home. Terms of use: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/contact-us/stay-connected ********************************************************* Le Conseil national de recherches Canada (CNRC) est la plus grande organisation de recherche et de technologie du gouvernement du Canada. Nous fournissons, en collaboration avec nos partenaires, une plateforme nationale pour l'innovation. Nous faisons de la recherche, nous soutenons les PME pour les aider à prendre de l'expansion et à être concurrentielles. Nous mettons les innovateurs canadiens en contact avec des capacités de R D de pointe et favorisons également les partenariats et la collaboration intersectoriels ici au pays. Conditions d'utilisation : https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/organisation/contactez-nous/restez-branches
Offices: 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6, CA
