About Us:
Superwake is an aerospace and defense company based in North York, focused on the design, manufacturing, and operation of advanced uncrewed aerial vehicles. Our work combines aerospace engineering and modern manufacturing to create reliable aircraft designed for a variety of applications.
Superwake is a small, fast-moving team where engineers and technicians work directly on complete aircraft systems, from early design and prototyping to testing and real-world operations.
About the Role :
This role focuses on configuring and testing autopilot hardware, sensors, and features for fixed-wing and VTOL drones. It involves testing and tuning aircraft through flight testing, which will be conducted up to several times per week. Flight testing requires travelling to the flying field (a 45-minute drive).
Responsibilities::
- Analyzing, configuring, and testing autopilot configurations and features
- Configuring, integrating, and ground-testing sensors and systems
- Planning and conducting flight testing of fixed-wing and VTOL drones
- Travelling regularly to the flying field (year-round)
- Analyzing flight logs to identify areas for performance improvement
- Maintaining the drones and equipment needed to operate
- Documenting tests and procedures, and producing reports summarizing findings
- Complying with regulations and safety protocols
What You Bring:Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of professional experience in drone autopilot integration, drone systems integration, drone flight testing, or drone development, including:
- • Common ground control station software
- Software-in-the-loop (SITL) simulation
- Flight test planning, execution, log analysis, and troubleshooting
- Fixed-wing drone integration and performance tuning
- Experience with open-source autopilot ecosystems (such as ArduPilot, PX4, or similar), including technical documentation, software architecture and community resources
- Detail-oriented, safety-minded, and capable of balancing planning, execution, analysis, and documentation in both development and field environments
- Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Basic Operations
- Comfortable working in an outdoor environment in both Canadian winter and summer climates
- Capable of performing physical labour, including lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50lbs
- A valid driver's license
- English language skills (both oral and written)
Additional Qualifications:
- Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations or Level 1 Complex Operations
- Experience with:
- • Drone flight controls and system identification
- VTOL and multirotor drone development
- CAN-based peripherals
- C++ programming, Lua scripting, and autopilot software customization
- Operating fixed-wing drones in both manual and autopilot-controlled flight modes
- Development of standard operating procedures, checklists, and emergency procedures
Work Model:
- Location: Primarily onsite. You are expected to be in the shop or at the flying field most days. Limited remote flexibility may be available up to approximately 1 day per week when appropriate.
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Reporting to: Engineering Lead
- Travel: Must be willing to travel occasionally, up to approximately 4 weeks per year
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
- Health and Wellness: All full-time employees will have access to our health and dental benefits plan.
- Vacation/PTO: We offer generous vacation and PTO to ensure you have the time off you need to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Everyone is Welcome in our Airspace:
At Superwake, we believe in providing an inclusive environment for everyone to share their ideas and grow. Without you, we cannot continue to grow as a company. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations upon request throughout our process.
Why Superwake?:
At Superwake you will be able to experience a fast-paced work environment while also working with a close-knit team. We are a team who prides itself on offering a welcoming team-focused environment and aim to provide everyone with the necessary tools for success. For more information about our company visit www.superwake.ca (http://www.superwake.ca).
