Ascent Systems Technologies develops advanced autonomous platforms for persistent operation in demanding and challenging environments.
Our systems combine autonomous energy, automation and control, advanced sensing, edge computing and AI, multi-modal communications, and autonomous aerial and ground vehicle operations.
We are seeking a highly capable new graduate or early-career engineer with a strong multidisciplinary background to join our growing technical team.
This role is for someone who enjoys working across traditional engineering boundaries and turning complex technologies into autonomous systems built to operate at the edge of the world.
Your role: You will contribute to the development, integration, testing, and evolution of Ascent's autonomous platforms.
Responsibilities include: Integration of sensors, communications, computing, control, and autonomous subsystems
Development and implementation of automation and control functions
Sensor integration, data processing, and multi-sensor fusion
Integration of UAVs, UGVs, and other autonomous systems
Embedded and edge-computing applications
System-level testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
Field testing and validation
Technical analysis and support of customer demonstrations and programs
You will work directly with company leadership and experienced engineers on defence, security, Arctic, and autonomous infrastructure applications.
We are looking for someone with:
Bachelor's or Master's degree,



preferably in Engineering Physics or Mechatronics;Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline will also be considered
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Understanding of controls, automation, sensors, and embedded systems
Ability to understand and work with complex multidisciplinary systems
Strong technical communication skills
Practical, hands-on approach to engineering
Ability to learn quickly and work independently
Strong assets Experience or academic exposure in one or more of:
Autonomous systems
Signal and data processing
Sensor fusion
AI / machine learning
Radar, RF, or other advanced sensing technologies
Satellite, wireless, or resilient communications
UAVs and UGVs
Defence or aerospace systems
Why join Ascent? You may be a great fit if you:
Approach difficult technical problems from first principles
Think across disciplines rather than in silos
Take ownership and are comfortable figuring things out
Can move between concept and implementation
Want your work to become part of real systems operating in the field
We value intellectual curiosity, technical depth, practical engineering judgment, and systems thinking.
This is an chance to take on meaningful technical responsibility early and help build genuinely novel Canadian autonomous technology.
We welcome candidates based in either the Greater Vancouver or Victoria, BC areas.

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📌 Autonomous Systems Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 Ascent Systems Technologies
📍 British Columbia