Aero Systems Engineering Specialist

Aero Systems Engineering Specialist 
Ottawa ON

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems including the Sherpa family of GPS guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are currently seeking an Aero Systems Engineering Specialist to join our Ottawa based team, who combines strong analytical capability with hands-on flight test and systems integration experience to support MMIST's current and next-generation airborne systems. 

What will you be doing?

• Analyze flight test and operational data to evaluate airdrop system performance, reliability, and environmental effects using MATLAB and Python.
• Develop data processing workflows to clean, synchronize, and analyze multi-sensor flight datasets from test and operational missions.
• Assess aerodynamic behavior, wind effects, and trajectory accuracy to support safe and repeatable aerial delivery operations.
• Support performance characterization and verification activities in support of qualification and acceptance.
• Support integration, validation, and performance assessment of onboard sensors and avionics relevant to aerial delivery, monitoring, and mission assurance.
• Interface with embedded systems and flight hardware to support data collection and telemetry.
• Contribute to flight control and guidance system analysis, including support to C++-based implementations and test activities.
• Participate directly in flight test campaigns, including test planning, execution, and post-flight analysis.
• Develop automated tools for trajectory planning, waypoint generation, and test optimization, adapting to wind, payload, and mission constraints.
• Support operational demonstrations, trials, and customer engagements, including deployments to remote and austere environments.

What do we need from you?

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a related field OR equivalent 3+ years of relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python; working knowledge of C++ for aerospace or embedded applications would also be an asset.
• Experience with Requirements Management tools and Configuration Management tools.
• Experience with development of formal verification procedures.
  

Compliance Statement.

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

MMIST values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Please note that the compensation range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.