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Lead SAR remote sensing research to develop airborne sensing capabilities and analytics for ISR applications using drone-based platforms. Produce high-quality applied research outputs and collaborate with government, academic, and industry partners.
Requires a Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative imaging field. Candidates must have experience in SAR-based surface analysis, AI/ML for data collection, and target detection methodologies.
Priority will 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: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Aerospace
Classification: RO
Tenure: Term
Duration: Until 31 March 2028
Language Requirements: English
Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.
The NRC has an important role within the Government of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, accelerating research and innovation, and helping Canadian businesses develop leading-edge technologies for civilian and military use.
With expertise across fields such as transportation, quantum science, medical countermeasures and advanced manufacturing, the NRC is hiring to drive the development of national sovereign defence capabilities. The following role will support the NRC’s contributions to defence priorities.
We are looking for a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) specialist to support the development of airborne SAR sensing capabilities within the Aerospace Research Centre. The Specialist would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
Working as part of the Remote Sensing Imaging Group (RSIG), the successful candidate will contribute to the development of SAR-based sensing and analytics for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) applications using drone-based platforms.
The role includes leading SAR remote sensing research activities, contributing expertise in SAR sensing systems and data processing, developing analytics and methodologies from SAR data, and producing high‑quality applied research outputs supporting defence and dual‑use applications. The candidate will also contribute to collaborations with partners across government, academia and industry.
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:
Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Geophysics, Engineering Physics, or a discipline closely related to quantitative airborne imaging remote sensing.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Secret clearance
A thorough security clearance process will be applied.
For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research
The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the JRO-AcRO level, which is an early to intermediate career level position with a salary range of $64,739 to $139,608.
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).
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 (25506) to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 4506454208
Closing Date: 13 July 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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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
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