Why join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

Our competitive employee offering framework supports the purpose, values, and behaviours that we take pride in. This framework includes rewarding for performance, safety and wellbeing, learning and development, responsibility and sustainability, adaptability and flexibility, and diversity and inclusion. Our people are critical to our success, so it is vital that we create a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here Diversity & Inclusion.

As part of the QinetiQ team, you play a critical role in what makes our company a great place to work. So, it is important that working with us is inspiring, that you have the opportunity to realize your full potential and feel recognized for your contribution. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of employee offerings that we provide begin with a competitive benefits package, extended health spending account, an additional health and wellness spending account, TFSA/RRSP matching, a personal development fund, an employee referral program, annual salary review, a flexible hybrid working environment and much more. Read more about our employee offerings here Benefits.

About QinetiQ

We offer our customers world-class expertise in advice, services and innovative technology-based products. We deploy our scientific and technological knowledge, proven research capabilities and unique, purpose-built facilities to provide both services and products that meet the needs of a wide range of global customers. We operate primarily in the defence, security, and critical national infrastructure markets.

QinetiQ is a company of over 6,000 people dedicated to being on the side of their customers. They are pragmatic and hugely experienced, looking always for enterprising, agile ways to create real benefit and added value. They are also natural collaborators, adept at making vital connections through forging industry partnerships and harnessing the best talents within the supply chain. It is these qualities, demonstrated every day by our employees, that mean QinetiQ can be trusted as a partner to enable, assure, and protect our customers' interests.

QinetiQ manages and operates extensive testing and evaluation capabilities for air, land, sea and target systems. We collaborate closely and responsively to give defence departments, industry customers and academia a competitive edge through the safe and secure conduct of operational and tactical training exercises that combine both real world and simulated events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Engineer at QinetiQ Target Systems is responsible for the mechanical aspects of new development, design, and engineering documentation for uncrewed vehicle systems and products through research, simulations, modeling, troubleshooting, and analysis to validate and optimize designs while adhering to company policies, procedures, and standards. Assists in-service support departments and senior mechanical engineers with testing, system engineering, and engineering solutions within lifecycle management.

• Design mechanical assemblies and components for base platforms & payloads per the requirements, health & safety regulations, and environmental considerations.
• Collaborate across technical disciplines to ensure system and operational requirements are met, and tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Support senior engineering in mechanical system requirements and specifications.
• Development of documentation for design methodologies.
• Technical lead of small to medium design projects.
• Present technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support senior engineering with cost estimates for new products and services.
• Review and/or approval of engineering documents.
• Provide mentoring to junior staff.
• Additional tasks as assigned by line manager.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

• Membership in APEGA (or eligibility).
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Experience with custom design and/or manufacturing environments.
• Computer proficiency (Document Management Software, MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Additional desirable assets would include:

• Experience with small to large-scale vehicle systems.
• Experience with autonomous or uncrewed vehicles.
• Experience with control law.
• Design for marine environments.
• 3D modeling software, FEA, and CFD.
• Software: Autodesk Inventor, STAR-CCM+, Nastran, MATLAB.
• Change management.
• Project management.
• Technical writing.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong communication, prioritization, organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking ability and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work under stress and tight schedules.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong writing skill.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism.
• Ability to work as a team or individual.
• Punctual.

Security Requirements:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
• Able to obtain a Level 2 Security Clearance.
• Must have a clean background history and obtain criminal record check.

Safety Requirements:

• Using a computer and associated peripherals.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Handling sensitive equipment.