Lead robotics programs at Area X.O in Nepean, combining people leadership with hands-on systems integration, testing, and technical delivery.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, Defence and Advanced Robotics, you will deliver recurring defence innovation and agri-tech programs.

The Engineering

Manager, Programs leads a small multidisciplinary team while contributing technically across robotics, integration, fabrication, and evaluation. You will coordinate client-facing delivery, budgets, milestones, trials, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team

Deliver recurring programs against milestones, budgets, and KPIs

Plan trials, demonstrations, authorizations, and safety requirements





Oversee Area X.O’s design and fabrication lab

Provide hands-on integration, testing, analysis, and fault diagnosis

Requirements

Engineering, computer science, or related technical education

Three to seven years of progressive engineering experience

Experience leading engineers or technical teams

Canadian citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility

Python or another programming language proficiency

Bring robotics depth, business judgment, and client-facing communication to Area X.O’s engineering programs in Nepean.

📌 Engineering Manager Robotics Programs (Montreal)
🏢 Invest Ottawa
📍 Montreal