Mechanical or Embedded Systems Engineer - Robotics

Embedded Systems Engineer - Mechatronics & Robotics

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About Dominion Dynamics Dominion Dynamics is building Canada’s first modern defense prime : software‑defined, attritable, and sovereign. We believe tomorrow’s military power won’t hinge on exquisite platforms, but on the seamless coordination of adaptable, AI‑driven capabilities across every domain. We’re building that family of systems, fielded with operators, sovereign by design, and accountable to Canada’s democratic values. We move fast, deploy with the CAF, especially in the Arctic, and operate with uncompromising respect for Canadian law, treaty obligations, and the CAF community.

Preferred Location : Ottawa

Reports to : COO

Type : Full‑Time

Why This Role Matters

Reliable autonomy begins with robust embedded controls that sense, decide, and act under real‑world constraints; our platforms operate in remote, resource‑limited environments where graceful degradation and predictable behavior are essential. This role ensures robotic systems translate control theory into field‑ready performance by validating hardware / software integration, tuning controllers, and delivering dependable behavior in mission conditions.

The Role

You will design, integrate, and validate the embedded control layer that connects sensing, perception, and actuation; working cross‑functionally with mechanical, electrical, and software teams, you will implement firmware, tune control loops, and verify system behavior in simulation and on hardware to deliver reliable robotic performance in the field.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement embedded control systems for robotic and mechatronic platforms using C++, Python, and ROS / ROS2.
• Integrate microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32) and real‑time operating systems (FreeRTOS, embedded Linux) with sensors, actuators, and communications interfaces (CAN, UART, SPI).
• Develop and tune motion‑control algorithms (PID, Kalman filtering, sensor fusion) to achieve precise, stable performance.
• Use MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and system identification; apply results to embedded implementation.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams using SolidWorks or CATIA for design integration and system packaging.
• Perform FEA and multi‑physics simulation in ANSYS, NX, or Abaqus to validate mechanical and thermal performance.
• Develop and maintain robotic simulation environments in Gazebo; integrate with OpenCV, vision, and SLAM libraries for perception testing.
• Conduct system bring‑up, calibration, and verification in lab and field environments.
• Support documentation, test plans, and continuous improvement of embedded and control architectures.

What You’ll Bring

Hands‑on experience with sensors, actuators, and embedded communication interfaces (CAN, UART, SPI).

Why Join Us

At Dominion Dynamics, we’re designing systems that work where others fail, in the most extreme environments on Earth. You’ll shape the future of Canada’s sovereign defense, build real capability in fields with CAF and allies, move fast, field fast with small teams, high trust, and rapid iteration, operate with integrity under Canadian law and treaty obligations, and have impact from day one with equity, responsibility, and direct access to leadership.

Compensation

We offer competitive salary and meaningful equity participation.

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