Build ocean-measuring instruments onsite in Kanata, Ontario, using sensor engineering, instrumentation, and experimental testing expertise.

At RBR, this Senior Sensor Engineer role connects sensor technology with instruments deployed by researchers worldwide. You will advance optical and chemical sensors, including turbidity, fluorescence, radiometry, PAR, transmissometry, nitrate, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The work combines research, design, verification, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advance RBR’s optical and chemical sensor technologies
- Research next-generation sensor technology for RBR instruments
- Develop requirements, specifications, testing, and verification processes
- Collaborate with research and development teams and partners




- Balance multiple projects with detailed schedules

Requirements:

- Five or more years in sensor development, instrumentation, or R&D;
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or related science
- Experience designing experiments and building laboratory test setups
- Proficiency with Python or MATLAB data analysis tools
- Transparent documentation, organised collaboration, and English communication skills

Bring instrumentation, sensor research, and verification experience to RBR’s ocean and climate measurement technology.

📌 Ocean Instrumentation Sensor Engineer (Ottawa)
🏢 RBR
📍 Ottawa