Head of Autonomy, Maritime

Ottawa, Ottawa region

On-site

Full-time

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Employment type: Full-time · On-site
Posted: September 17, 2026
Province: Ontario (ON)

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Head of Autonomy, Maritime Location: Ottawa Office, On-Site Reports to: Director of Autonomy Type: Full-Time The Role The ocean takes away most of what autonomy normally leans on. No GPS below the surface and a jammed one above it, a comms link measured in bits per second when it exists at all, a horizon full of sea clutter, and weather that moves the vehicle while it is still deciding. Our systems are in the field with the CAF now, including in Canadian ice, and a vessel has to keep making sen…

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Typical qualifications for Canadian employers

Extensive experience in autonomous systems
Maritime domain expertise
Leadership experience managing technical teams
Knowledge of GPS, navigation, and communications systems
Understanding of marine environments and challenges

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What you'll do

Lead autonomy initiatives for maritime applications
Oversee development of autonomous maritime systems
Manage technical teams working on autonomy solutions
Ensure systems perform in challenging maritime conditions
Coordinate with Canadian Armed Forces on system deployment
Address technical challenges in ocean environments
Develop solutions for GPS denial and communication limitations
Report to Director of Autonomy

What you'll need

Extensive experience in autonomous systems
Maritime domain expertise
Leadership experience managing technical teams
Knowledge of GPS, navigation, and communications systems
Understanding of marine environments and challenges
Experience with deployed systems in field conditions
Experience working with military or defense applications