Lead sovereign hypersonic engineering in Canada, combining systems architecture and multidisciplinary technical leadership. Build Hypersonica Canada from the ground up. As Principal Engineer and Technical Lead, you will own Canadian technical delivery across projects and programmes. Your scope spans systems engineering, mechanical, avionics, software, guidance, navigation and control, assembly, integration, and test. You will shape the engineering organisation while working with the CTO, founders, and wider engineering leadership. Key Responsibilities:
Own delivery from concept through integration, test, and flight Set engineering direction and make major technical decisions Lead systems, mechanical, avionics, GNC, AIT, and test disciplines Drive architecture, requirements, interfaces, and verification Build and mentor the Canadian engineering team Requirements:
Principal, Chief, or senior technical leadership experience Complex aerospace, launch vehicle, missile, or demanding systems experience Multidisciplinary vehicle or system-level technical delivery leadership Experience progressing hardware through integration and real-world testing Strength in systems thinking, reviews, verification, and risk management Shape Hypersonica Canada’s engineering direction through systems leadership, technical decisions, integration, verification, and flight delivery.
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Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer Canada employer: Hypersonica GmbH
Hypersonica is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the defence technology sector. With a strong foundation built on proven success in Europe, employees will enjoy high ownership and autonomy while shaping the future of the Canadian organisation from the ground up. The collaborative work culture fosters innovation and provides direct access to leadership, ensuring that every team member plays a crucial role in building a talent-dense team that raises the bar for excellence.
