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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Dominion Dynamics Senior Embedded Systems Integration EngineerPreferred Location: Ottawa or Toronto, Canada (Hybrid + Field Deployable)Full-TimeAbout Dominion DynamicsDominion Dynamics is building Canadas next-generation defense prime a sovereign technology company delivering AI-powered command and control infrastructure for Arctic sovereignty and autonomous multi-domain operations.Our flagship program, JADC2-as-a-Service (JADC2aaS), is a persistent dual-use sensing and decision-making network designed for the Canadian Arctic. We integrate land, maritime, aerial, and space-based ISR with resilient communications and edge AI to build a sovereign data fabric across the North benefiting both national defense and isolated communities.Our founding team includes former operators from Anduril, Google, Amazon, and the Canadian Armed Forces. Were building hard tech in hard places, and looking for software engineers who thrive in that environment.The Role: Senior Embedded Systems Integration EngineerAs a Senior Embedded Systems Integration Software Engineer, youll join our early engineering cohort focused on integrating cutting-edge hardware platforms with secure, resilient software systems in extreme field environments.Your work will enable real-time interoperability between uncrewed systems, edge nodes, sensors, and command interfaces; ensuring that our JADC2aaS platform functions seamlessly from field node to operations center.Youll play a critical role in ensuring that distributed software and hardware elements talk to each other, work reliably in the Arctic, and meet both defense and civilian dual-use demands. You will be on the ground level on an agile team of engineers that would be tasked with developing POCs and iterating them from field deployments through to market-hardened solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build integration layers across hardware, sensors, and communication systemsImplement and manage messaging and control protocols using DDS and JAUS standardsDevelop and maintain plug-ins and interface modules for ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit)Integrate robotic and sensing platforms using ROS 2 and sensor fusion middlewareCollaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure seamless operation between software stack and field-deployed platformsDesign and maintain telemetry, control, and visualization interfaces for forward-deployed operatorsDevelop test harnesses, simulators, and diagnostics tools for real-world and lab environmentsParticipate in field deployments and systems validation in Arctic or remote test sitesTechnical EnvironmentIntegration Platforms:TAK including Android, Windows, and emerging awareness platformsJAUS (Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems)DDS (Data Distribution Service)ROS 2 (Robot Operating System for sensor fusion and autonomy)Languages & Tools:GCP, GitHub, OpenCVSensor fusion stacks, serial communication, CANbusWhat We're Looking For10+ years of software or systems integration experience in robotics, defense, or industrial automationStrong understanding of robotics interfaces, real-time messaging, and embedded software stacksExperience working with or deploying ATAK, DDS, JAUS, or ROS 2 in real-world scenariosStrong troubleshooting, simulation, and field-debugging skills across hardware/software boundariesComfort in high-ambiguity environments with startup-level velocity and scopeMission-aligned: motivated to build sovereign capabilities and next-gen national infrastructureWhy Join DominionWere not just building software were building a sovereign national capability. This role offers the opportunity to:Enable the real-world functionality of Canada's Arctic ISR and autonomy stackShape technical integration culture and tools from the earliest stagesEarn meaningful equity as part of a founding engineering cohortOperate at the intersection of hardware, robotics, and national resilienceCompetitive salary + % equityField deployment opportunities (Canada North, test sites, operational demos)Flexible hybrid work (Ottawa or Toronto preferred)Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and InternetReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dominion Dynamics by 2xStaff QA Engineer, Embedded Systems (Toronto)Senior/Staff Embedded (WLAN/WiFi) SW Developer (9729)Senior Home Monitoring Embedded Engineer - CameraWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr