Research Assistant - Level 2

Calian Group Ltd.; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national military university in Canada is seeking a Research Technician to enhance the MANA model. The role requires excellent coding skills, preferably in Delphi, and technical writing experience. This is a full-time remote position until March 31st, 2026, focusing on developing advanced defense systems and improving code efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills are essential for the role.
• Experience in combat modelling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Map architecture of code.
• Revise probability models, geospatial properties, and weapon parameters.
• Develop and implement autonomous defence systems and cyber attack capabilities.

Skills

Excellent coding skills

Experience in technical writing

Experience coding in Delphi or Pascal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or higher

Job description

The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) is Canada’s national military university based in Kingston, Ontario. RMC has within its mandate the provision to carry out research and other forms of support for the Department of National Defence (DND) and other government departments.

Position Overview

This project focuses on enhancing the Map-Aware Non-uniform Automata (MANA) model, originally developed by the New Zealand Defence Technology Agency (DTA) and written in Delphi.

We are seeking a Research Technician at the Royal Military College to support this initiative. The role involves improving the existing MANA model, with comprehensive user documentation and source code provided to assist in this process. The work will be conducted remotely, and this opportunity is full-time contractual up until March 31st 2026.

Responsibilities

• Map architecture of code
• Revise: Probability of detection / tracking / hit / kill models, Geospatial properties, Library of candidate weapons and associated parameters
• Develop and implement: Autonomous defence systems, Cyber attack capability, Grey-zone warfare, Missile systems
• Remove legacy/obsolete modules/controls
• Improve code efficiency for faster execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or higher
• Excellent coding skills (essential)
• Experience coding in Delphi or Pascal (preferred)
• Experience in technical writing (essential)
• Experience in combat modelling (preferred)