• Drive innovation in defence and aerospace with WOLF’s cutting-edge technology
• Earn a competitive annual salary of $140,000–$175,000+, negotiable based on your skills and experience, with comprehensive benefits
• Join WOLF’s inclusive and supportive team to shape the future of mission-critical solutions worldwide

About Wolf Advanced Technology

At Wolf Advanced Technology (WOLF), we lead the world in designing and developing rugged, field-deployable solutions that capture, process, encode, and display embedded video for the most demanding military and aerospace markets. Founded with a commitment to innovation, our advanced products meet the rigorous standards necessary for mission-critical success, serving top defence contractors and aerospace leaders globally. Our key technologies include NVIDIA, Xilinx, and AMD processing units, which power our cutting-edge solutions for AI machine vision, neural network-based deep learning, and more. 

Our high-energy, results-driven team thrives in an environment of rapid business growth and continuous innovation. At WOLF, we cherish a culture of collaboration where every voice is valued. If you excel in fast-paced development and are excited by leading-edge technology, WOLF is the company for you. Join us and contribute to groundbreaking, lifesaving, mission-critical systems.

For more information, please visit our website: wolfadvancedtechnology.com

About the Opportunity

WOLF is looking for a full-time Sr. Engineer, Systems based in Aurora, Ontario (hybrid with remote flexibility after an initial on-site ramp-up). If you are applying from the USA, a remote position may be considered.

Reporting to the Director, Technology – Safety Certifiable Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in leading systems engineering activities for safety-certifiable solutions within a growing, multidisciplinary team.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for defining system architecture, ensuring compliance with aerospace and defence standards, and coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts from design through to verification and certification.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading requirements definition, decomposition, and traceability using SysML tools
• Developing and managing high-level system architecture and technical specifications across hardware, software, and firmware
• Overseeing verification and validation efforts, including test planning and coordination with the V&V team
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace and defence standards 
• Performing risk assessments and system safety analysis, including FTA (Fault tree analysis), Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and defining Development Assurance Level (DAL) requirements
• Coordinating subsystem and component integration to achieve end-to-end functionality
• Serving as a key technical liaison with customer and contractor stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers within the team

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About You

To qualify, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, along with 10+ years of systems engineering experience in the aerospace or defence industry, including hands-on work with safety-certifiable systems and multidisciplinary integration.

Success in this role requires a deep understanding of systems architecture, requirements decomposition, and traceability across software, hardware, and firmware components. 

Eligibility Requirements

WOLF is a military and aerospace manufacturer requiring strict adherence to CGP and ITAR requirements. As a condition of employment, applicants must be able to provide valid documentation to show Canadian or US citizenship or Canadian Permanent Residency and undergo a police check with no criminal background.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Proven experience with tools SysML such as Cameo or MagicDraw
• Deep understanding of aerospace and defence standards including DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754/4761, and DO-297
• Familiarity with System Safety Assessment, FTA, and FMECA for determining and meeting Design Assurance Levels
• Hands-on experience with system integration, validation/verification, and requirements-based testing
• Ability to liaise with customers and internal teams to manage technical discussions, proposals, and system reviews 
• Exposure to model-based systems engineering (MBSE), test case documentation, and audit preparation (asset)
• Working knowledge of avionics subsystems, certifiable RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, Integrity), embedded Linux, GPU computing, and video standards (asset)
• Familiarity with NVIDIA Jetson platforms, AMD/Xilinx FPGAs, and AI or machine learning-based solutions (asset)

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with attention to detail, ensuring your success in architecting and delivering solutions that are technically sound, adaptable, and innovative whilst meeting customer needs. Your ability to collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior team members, and maintain clear technical documentation will make you a strong cultural fit for WOLF’s high-performance, mission-driven team. While you may not know all of WOLF’s technologies, the focus is on technical depth, precision, and a mindset of continuous improvement.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape the development of cutting-edge, safety-certifiable technology in the defence and aerospace sector. You’ll have a direct impact on systems that operate in the world’s most demanding environments, contributing to innovations that truly make a difference.

About the Benefits

Compensation for this role includes a competitive annual salary of $140,000–$175,000+*, negotiable based on your skills and experience, and a host of excellent benefits** including:

• Health Care Spending Account
• 3 weeks Paid time off plus an extra week for holiday shutdown
• A flexible hybrid work model
• Monthly Wellness Allowance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Profit-sharing program after one year
• Relocation Assistance for the right candidate
• Personal/professional development opportunities
• Regular social and appreciation events like holiday parties, sports events, food trucks,  bi-weekly wellness events, and much more!

*Compensation will be competitive and aligned with market expectations based on location (Canada/US) and experience.

**Benefits are specific to Canada and may vary based on the candidate's location

Join us at WOLF and be part of a team dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions for the world's most demanding markets. Apply today!