UAS Technican

Remote Robotic; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on UAS

Field deployments

Defence exposure

Cross-functional team

Impactful work

Compensation & equity

Job summary

Remote Robotic Systems in Ottawa is seeking a hands-on UAS Technician to prepare, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and deploy unmanned aerial systems. This on-site role involves field work, customer demonstrations, flight testing, and close collaboration with Engineering, Solutions, and Operations.

You will travel for deployments, support customers, and help ensure equipment readiness, safety, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on drone operation experience in field deployments.
• TC Basic RPAS certificate is required.
• Experience with field operations, testing, and customer support.
• Ability to travel and work on-site in Canada.
• Ability to obtain Controlled Goods Program eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support demonstrations, trials, training, testing, and deployments.
• Perform flight planning, site setup, pre/post flight checks.
• Prepare and operate aircraft, payloads, batteries, etc.
• Provide technical support to customers and operators.
• Record data, report findings, and suggest improvements.
• Maintain equipment and records.
• Contribute to procedures, checklists, and training materials.

Skills

Hands-on drone operation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Field operations

Travel readiness

Education

Valid Transport Canada Basic RPAS Pilot Certificate

Tools

ArduPilot

PX4

QGroundControl

Mission Planner

Job description

About Remote Robotic Systems

Help deploy and support advanced uncrewed aircraft systems across defence, public safety, industrial, and government environments.

Remote Robotic Systems (RRS) is a Canadian robotics and defence-tech company delivering drones, robotic platforms, sensors, payloads, and remote-operations technologies for mission-critical applications.

About Remote Robotic Systems

Help deploy and support advanced uncrewed aircraft systems across defence, public safety, industrial, and government environments.

Remote Robotic Systems (RRS) is a Canadian robotics and defence-technology company delivering drones, robotic platforms, sensors, payloads, and remote-operations technologies for mission-critical applications.

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on UAS Technician to prepare, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and deploy unmanned aerial systems.

Based primarily on-site in Ottawa (Kanata), this customer-facing role includes field work, travel, demonstrations, flight testing, training support, and collaboration with Engineering, Solutions, and Operations.

What You Will Work On

• Support demonstrations, trials, training, testing, and deployments.
• Complete flight planning, site setup, risk controls, pre-flight and post-flight inspections, and equipment close-out.
• Prepare and operate aircraft, payloads, batteries, communications equipment, ground-control systems, deployment kits, tools, and spare equipment.
• Provide professional technical support to customers and operators.
• Capture operational insights and share feedback with internal teams.
• Inspect, maintain, configure, upgrade, and repair UAS platforms and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, communications, software, payload, and operational issues.
• Execute approved test procedures, collect data, and document findings and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate equipment, configuration, maintenance, and service records.
• Contribute to procedures, checklists, guides, training materials, equipment readiness, and continuous improvement.

Core Requirements

• Hands-on experience flying drones and supporting UAS operations.
• Valid Transport Canada Basic RPAS Pilot Certificate.
• Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing drones, robotics, aerospace, aviation, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience working in field operations, product testing, deployment, customer support, military, public safety, or a similar technical environment.
• Working knowledge of UAS platforms, flight operations, batteries, payloads, communications equipment, technical documentation, checklists, and operational safety requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods Program eligibility and any security requirements associated with the role.

Applicants will be assessed primarily on their practical experience operating, supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting unmanned systems rather than on years of experience alone.

Nice to Have

• Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate.
• Transport Canada Level 1 Complex Operations (L1C) Pilot Certificate.
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, field deployments, or operator training.
• Experience with multirotor, FPV, fixed-wing, or VTOL platforms.
• Experience with ArduPilot, PX4, QGroundControl, Mission Planner, or comparable platforms.
• Experience with payload integration, telemetry, communications, ISR, mapping, or sensor systems.
• Experience with flight testing, environmental testing, prototype validation, or root-cause investigations.
• Experience in defence, public safety, emergency response, aviation, military operations, or technical field service.

What Will Make You Successful

• You are hands-on, safety-focused, and methodical when working with equipment and troubleshooting technical issues.
• You take ownership of equipment readiness and operational outcomes.
• You are comfortable balancing field work, testing, maintenance, and customer support.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with customers, operators, and technical teams.
• You work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and operational requirements may change.

What We Offer

• Hands-on work with advanced UAS, robotics, and remote-operations technologies.
• Opportunities to support customer deployments, demonstrations, field operations, and testing across Canada.
• Exposure to defence, public safety, industrial, infrastructure, and government applications.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Solutions, Operations, and customer-facing teams.
• A fast-paced environment where your work has a visible impact.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and equity participation.

Employment Details

Type: Full-time, permanent. This is a newly created position.
Location: Primarily on-site in Kanata, Ontario, with regular field work and customer-site travel.
Compensation: Competitive compensation, benefits, and equity participation, based on experience and fit for the role.
Travel and field work: Regular domestic travel and indoor or outdoor work in varying weather and environmental conditions may be required.
Controlled Goods and security requirements: This role involves access to controlled goods and technical information. Employment may be conditional on the successful candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain any required registrations or security clearances.
Use of AI in hiring: We may use AI tools to assist with reviewing applications, screening resumes, and evaluating candidate responses. People make all hiring decisions. AI supports, rather than replaces, human judgment.

Remote Robotic Systems is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.