Ai Engineer

Company Information

• Company: Volatus Aerospace Inc.
• Job Title: AI Engineer
• Division / Department: MALE RPAS
• Reports To: Director, CUAS, Autonomy & Capabilities Development
• Location: Mirabel, Quebec
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview - MALE RPAS Program

Volatus Aerospace is establishing Canada’s first sovereign MALE (Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance) RPAS capability through the development and production of advanced aircraft platforms. As part of this initiative, we are building a world‑class RPAS Innovation and Manufacturing Hub in Mirabel to support global markets.

Job Overview

Volatus Aerospace is seeking a driven and passionate AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI‑native autonomy capabilities across the RPAS autonomy stack. This role is critical to the successful delivery of one of Canada’s most important aerospace programs.

You will focus on developing algorithms for guidance, navigation, control (GNC), state estimation, and mission autonomy. Working in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment, you will take algorithms from concept to operational aircraft through rapid iteration and continuous validation using SITL, HITL, and live flight testing.

This position is based in Mirabel, Quebec.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop autonomy software components for unmanned aircraft systems
• Design and implement autonomy behaviors to support complex autonomous missions
• Validate autonomy functions using simulation and structured test workflows.
• Support integration of autonomy software into flight systems and participate in flight test iterations
• Develop performance metrics and evaluation methods for autonomy features
• Document system designs and contribute to engineering reviews and design discussions

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong software engineering skills in Python and or C++
• Experience in autonomy, robotics, perception, control systems, or related fields
• Experience working with simulation environments and iterative development cycles
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with software, integration, and flight test teams

Hours of Work and Work Environment

• Standard 40‑hour workweek, Monday to Friday
• Occasional flexibility may be required to support time‑sensitive activities or flight test campaigns

Why Join Volatus Aerospace

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to work on mission‑critical aerospace programs with national and global impact

How to Apply

If you are ready to take your engineering career to new heights, please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

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ENTREPRISE

• Entreprise : Volatus Aerospace Inc.
• Titre du poste : Ingenieur(e) en intelligence artificielle (IA)
• Division / Département : RPAS MALE
• Relève de : Directeur, CUAS, Developpement de l’autonomie et des capacites
• Lieu : Mirabel, Quebec
• Type d’emploi : Temps plein

APERCU DE L’ENTREPRISE - PROGRAMME RPAS MALE

Volatus Aerospace établit la première capacité souveraine canadienne de RPAS MALE (Moyenne Altitude, Longue Endurance) grâce au développement et à la production de plateformes aéronautiques avancées. Dans le cadre de cette initiative, nous construisons un centre d’innovation et de fabrication RPAS de calibre mondial à Mirabel afin de soutenir les marchés mondiaux.

APERCU DU POSTE

Volatus Aerospace recherche un(e) ingenieur(e) en intelligence artificielle motive(e) pour concevoir, developper et deployer des capacites d’autonomie basees sur l’IA au sein de la pile d’autonomie RPAS. Ce role est essentiel a la reussite de l’un des programmes aerospatiaux les plus strategiques du Canada.

Vous serez responsable du developpement d’algorithmes de guidage, navigation et controle (GNC), d’estimation d’état et d’autonomie de mission. Vous accompagnerez les algorithmes depuis leur conception jusqu’a leur integration sur aeronefs operationnels, grace a des cycles rapides de validation en simulation, SITL, HITL et essais en vol. Le poste est base a Mirabel, Quebec.

RESPONSABILITES PRINCIPALES

• Développer des composants logiciels d’autonomie pour le