Mechanical or Embedded Systems Engineer - Robotics

Mechanical or Embedded Systems Engineer - Robotics

Preferred Location: Onsite - Ottawa

Reports to: COO

Type: Full-Time

About Dominion Dynamics

See everything. Defend what matters.

Dominion Dynamics is building tomorrow’s technology today: sovereign, next-generation defence systems for the harshest environments on Earth.

We’re delivering a software-defined command and control capability that lets Canada and its allies see, respond, and defend across every domain, starting in the Arctic, where extreme cold demands technology no one else can deliver.

From prototype to deployment in months, we move fast, co-develop with operators, innovate at the edge, and test in our North.

Our founding team includes veterans from Anduril, Google, Amazon, and the Canadian Armed Forces. We’re building hard tech in hard places, and we're looking for system-level thinkers who thrive at the intersection of autonomy, aerospace, and national security..

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 behaviour are essential. This role ensures robotic systems translate control theory into field-ready performance by validating hardware/software integration, tuning controllers, and delivering dependable behaviour in mission conditions.

The Role: Mechanical or Embedded Systems Engineer - Robotics

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 behaviour 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2-4 years of experience in embedded systems, robotics, or mechatronic design.

• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python; experience with ROS/ROS2, embedded Linux, and FreeRTOS.

• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink) and FEA software (NX, ANSYS, or Abaqus).

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

• Familiarity with mechanical design fundamentals, SolidWorks or CATIA, and GD&T standards.

• Experience with perception and localization libraries (OpenCV, SLAM, vision-based navigation) is an asset.

• Comfortable debugging across hardware, firmware, and software layers; low-ego, high-collaboration mindset.

• Eligibility for Canadian security clearance preferred; Canadian citizenship an asset.

No defence background required.

We've hired people who didn't tick every box. If this is the work you want to do, please apply anyway.

Why Join Us

Building something meaningful starts with the right people.

At Dominion Dynamics, you’ll:

• Shape Canada’s future by building real defence capability for the CAF and our allies.

• Make decisions that ship in a high-trust environment with short feedback loops and rapid iteration.

• Move fast, field faster, and work directly with the operator — our systems are in the field with the CAF now.

• Have an impact from day one with equity, responsibility, and direct access to leadership.

If you’re curious, hands-on, and driven by the opportunity to make a difference, this is where you belong!

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and company equity

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Additional equity granted based on impact

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