Avionics & Mechatronics Engineer- Canada

Socket.dev; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Volatus Aerospace is seeking an Avionics & Mechatronics Engineer to join our on-site team in Vaughan, Canada. The role focuses on integrating, configuring, and validating electronic and control systems for next-generation RPAS platforms.

You will work hands-on with flight controllers, avionics integration, sensor systems, power management, diagnostics, and embedded troubleshooting, collaborating with engineering and flight operations to ensure reliability, safety, and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Hands-on soldering experience with fine-pitch components and connectors.
• Experience configuring flight controllers from scratch (Pixhawk, KK Board, Piccolo).
• Familiarity with MAVLink, UAVCAN/DroneCAN protocols a plus.
• Basic PCB design exposure (KiCad/EasyEDA) considered an asset.
• Understanding power electronics, voltage regulators, and BEC systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire complete avionics systems including flight controllers, GPS, telemetry, and power distribution.
• Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot flight controllers (Pixhawk PX4/ArduPilot) and sensor calibration.
• Tune power systems: motor/propeller matching, current profiling, battery selection, thermal management.

Skills

Soldering

Electronics troubleshooting

System integration

Python

C

Diagnostics

Tools

Pixhawk PX4

KK Board

Piccolo Autopilot

MAVLink

UAVCAN/DroneCAN

KiCad

EasyEDA

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Volatus Aerospace is a global leader in aerial intelligence and drone solutions, bringing together over 100 years of combined aviation expertise. We specialize in delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions through both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) across industries including defense, infrastructure, energy, public safety, and logistics.

As part of our continued growth and innovation initiatives, we are seeking an Avionics & Mechatronics Engineer to join our team and support the development, integration, and testing of advanced RPAS platforms and avionics systems.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Volatus Aerospace, the Avionics & Mechatronics Engineer plays a critical role in integrating, configuring, and validating the electronic and control systems that power next-generation unmanned aerial systems.

This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on flight controllers, avionics integration, sensor systems, power management, diagnostics, and embedded system troubleshooting. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and flight operations teams to ensure aircraft systems are reliable, safe, and mission ready.

We are seeking a builder and problem solver who is comfortable with soldering irons, oscilloscopes, wiring harnesses, flight logs, and real-world system troubleshooting in fast-paced operational environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and wire complete avionics systems, including ESCs, motors, flight controllers, GPS systems, telemetry modules, RC receivers, and power distribution systems.
• Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot flight controllers such as Pixhawk (PX4 / ArduPilot), KK Boards, and Piccolo Autopilot platforms, including sensor calibration, RC mapping, failsafe setup, and pre-arm checks.
• Tune and optimize power systems by performing motor and propeller matching, current draw profiling, battery selection, and thermal management analysis to ensure reliable aircraft performance.
• Integrate and validate onboard sensors including GPS, IMUs, barometers, optical flow systems, range finders, and cameras while verifying sensor accuracy and data reliability.
• Develop integration scripts and utilities using Python or C to support MAVLink tools, parameter automation, and flight log parsing.
• Diagnose hardware, avionics, and integration issues using flight logs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters in fast-paced testing and operational environments.
• Strong electronics fundamentals with the ability to read schematics, measure signals, and diagnose system-level issues.
• Basic programming skills in Python or C with the ability to write scripts, read datasheets, and automate repetitive tasks.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned by the Company from time to time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Hands-on soldering experience working with fine-pitch components, XT connectors, coaxial cables, and heat-sensitive components.
• Experience configuring at least one flight controller platform from scratch, including Pixhawk, KK Board, or Piccolo systems.
• Experience with MAVLink, UAVCAN / DroneCAN, and other UAV communication protocols is considered an asset.
• Basic PCB design experience using tools such as KiCad or EasyEDA is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with power electronics, voltage regulators, current sensing, and BEC systems is preferred.
• Personal drone builds, robotics competition experience, or electronics hobbyist projects are highly valued.
  

HOURS OF WORK AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The position is an onsite role, and the Employee is required to perform their duties primarily at the Company's designated workplace, as directed by the Company.
• The standard work schedule consists of forty (40) hours per week, typically performed Monday to Friday, subject to operational requirements.
• From time to time, the Employee may be required to maintain reasonable flexibility in working hours to support operational needs, time-sensitive activities, or business priorities.

WHY JOIN VOLATUS AEROSPACE

At Volatus Aerospace, you will be joining an innovative, fast-paced company with a strong commitment to customer success and industry advancement. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive group benefits plan, and a group RRSP. You will have the opportunity to work with a passionate global team on cutting-edge aerospace projects while continuing to grow your career in a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact company growth and operational success.