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Closing Date : November 10 2025 at 4 : 00 PM

Electrical and Computer Engineering

The University of New Brunswicks Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has a strong national reputation as a leader in the areas of sustainable energy and smart grid technologies biomedical engineering and health management as well as aerial and ground robotic systems.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time 1 Year Term Fredericton Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such we are proud to support a hybrid work approach which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours : Mon - Fri 8 : 15 am - 4 : 30 pm 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range : $59102 - $76838 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Principal Investigator the objective of this research position is to investigate and develop target trajectory estimation and target interception for the missile defence problem. This project will explore both researching the state of the art developing prototype applications of those technologies to the problem set and evaluating their potential performance in simulated missile defence environments.

Position Summary :

• Developing and implementing models : creating mathematical and computational models of physical or engineering systems using Python and relevant libraries (e.g. NumPy SciPy Pandas TensorFlow PyTorch).
• Experience modeling high-fidelity vehicle dynamics and control systems for hypersonic glide vehicles and embedded test platforms.
• Simulating results with real-time systems and custom PCBs using FreeRTOS and C for sensor and actuator control.
• Working with other engineers scientists and researchers to integrate models share data and contribute to larger projects.
• Researching and developing AI guidance and control laws for hypersonic vehicles.
• Presenting findings preparing reports and potentially publishing research in academic or industry forums.

WHAT YOU BRING

EIT Requirements :

Expertise in Python :

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A little bit about us

University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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WHY CHOOSE UNB

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC / PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Skills

Robotics,Machine Learning,Python,AI,C / C++,OS Kernels,Research Experience,Matlab,Rust,Research & Development,Natural Language Processing,Tensorflow

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 59102 - 76838