Applications Engineer

Draganfly Innovations; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in UAV solutions is seeking an Applications Engineer in Saskatoon. This role involves designing and testing embedded systems, developing firmware, and troubleshooting product issues. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in electronic design. The company offers competitive salary, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid days off

Health & Dental benefits

Corporate Match RRSP program

Generous time-off program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of electronic design experience.
• Experience with UAS system development and operation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Custom payload accessory and software development.
• Development of customer-facing documentation.
• Firmware development and code for embedded devices.
• Integration testing of hardware and software.
• Assist manufacturing and customer support with troubleshooting.

Skills

Embedded systems design

C/C++ programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Microcontroller programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

About Draganfly

Draganfly Inc. (the Company) has been a recognized leader in technology within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety agriculture aerial imaging & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry Draganflys focus is on the sale of drone products and services contract engineering & custom integration product development and health monitoring products and services.

Draganfly is on the lookout for a creative and hands‑on Applications Engineer to join our innovative product design team. If you're excited by the idea of building cutting‑edge drone technology from the ground up this is your chance to make a real impact.

In this role you'll be at the heart of our product development process—designing, testing and refining embedded systems that power our next‑generation unmanned aerial platforms. From initial concept to full‑scale production you'll be involved in every step working alongside a passionate team of engineers and innovators.

This role is available at either our Saskatoon or Burnaby facilities. The salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $120,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Custom payload accessory and software development and integration
• Development of customer-facing documentation
• Rapid turn integration of custom payloads
• Firmware Development
• Developing and writing code for embedded devices using programming languages such as C and C
• Development of code for embedded Linux or RTOS
• Development of hardware-accelerated video streaming software running on embedded Linux devices
• Ensuring that the software and hardware are well integrated the device functions as expected and is thoroughly tested
• Documentation and severity classification of bugs
• Diagnosing and fixing any bugs that arise
• Development and implementation of regression test plans
• Maintaining firmware revision control
• Ensuring firmware security through implementation of techniques such as secure boot code obfuscation encryption secure coding practices and security testing
• Mechanical design
• Some knowledge and experience with mechanical and PCB design is an asset
• Work with the hardware development team to ensure that the hardware and mechanical design meet the functional requirements for the applications that will run on it.
• Flight testing of UAS systems
• Assist manufacturing and customer support with troubleshooting any product issues
• Work with sales and business development teams to create new product concepts and features
• Work with production engineering to transition newly released products to manufacturing.
• Work with production engineering to initiate and approve engineering change orders
• May require occasional travel for tradeshows demonstrations or site visits.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate shall have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Electronic CAD software such as Fusion 360 is an asset.
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming.
• Experience with UAS system development and operation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of 5 years electronic design experience is required.

Working Conditions

Hands‑on work on the development and fabrication of prototypes is essential. Duties will include a mix office and lab environments. Some remote work is acceptable.

Some Perks You Can Expect

• Competitive salary
• Paid days off
• Health & Dental benefits
• Corporate Match RRSP program
• Full support from a leadership team with deep experience in drone technology and field operations
• Generous time‑off program including vacation wellness days plus the timeoff between Christmas and New Years.