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| Job Title: |
Research and Project Engineer II
(Computer & Aerospace Specialist)
(Contractual Position to December 31, 2012) |
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| Salary: |
Commensurate with qualifications and experience |
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| Location: |
St. John’s, NL |
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| Employer: |
Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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| Required Education: |
Thorough experience (5 to 7 years) in the research and development of communications, aerospace or mission critical sub-systems; a university degree in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering, supplemented by graduate level course work; or
any equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience with Linux and other open systems, and application of Mat-
lab software in a real-time environment is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including oral and written
communications and the ability to prioritize work are required. Familiarity with Transport Canada Air Regulations (CARS); and
qualification as a Model Aircraft Association of Canada (MAAC) instructor would be assets. |
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| Required Skills: |
Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the RAVEN project, the successful applicant will perform professional work in
the technical development of the project. Duties include the enhancement of security and reliability of the communications
links between the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the ground control station (GCs); customization of the GCS software
with enhanced automatic sense and avoid capabilities for small UAV’s; aerospace payload specialist for the integration of sen-
sors and communications equipment, and for the design of test procedures for field deployments of small UAVs; train the RA-
VEN staff to be pilots for small radio-controlled (RC) aircraft; supervision of the RAVEN staff on the construction and maintenance of RC aircraft to ensure their airworthiness and flight integrity; and performing other related duties as required. |
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| Other Information: |
To apply for this position, fully complete an APPLICATION FOR NON ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT and attach a current resume, addressed to:
Director of Human Resources
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7
For further information concerning this opportunity, or to obtain a copy of the application form, please visit us on the web at: www.mun.ca/humanres/; or contact:
Recruitment Office Department of Human Resources, Room A4039
Arts and Administration Building
Elizabeth Avenue
Phone (709) 737-7403
Fax (709) 737-2700
Email recruitment@mun.ca.
If applying by email, please state the competition number in the subject line.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University is strongly committed to employment equity and especially welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, men, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal
persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities. |
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| Website: |
www.mun.ca/humanres/ |
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| Advertised Until: |
April 3, 2009 |
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To apply for any of the job opportunities listed on this page, please email, fax, or send your application to:
Sharon Beattie
General Manager
Aerospace & Defence IndustryAssociation of NL
90 O'Leary Avenue
St. John's, NL A1B 2C7
E:
sbeattie@adianl.ca
T: (709) 772-7340
F: (709) 772-6090
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