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Systems Engineer
Cellula Robotics
Other Engineering · Full-time
Burnaby, BC, Canada
USD 83,200-118,560 / year
Posted on Aug 22, 2025
Systems Engineer
Permanent Full TimeHigh Tech Workers
Burnaby, BC, CA
_2 days ago_Requisition ID: 1011
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Salary Range:$83,200.00 To $118,560.00 Annually
Cellula is looking to add a Systems Engineer to its Engineering team to support product development and project delivery.
Cellula Robotics Ltd. is a world-leading marine technology company focused on changing the paradigm of subsea survey, science and security through modular, long range, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems. Our company is growing and is transitioning from building mostly one-of-a-kind prototypes to completing the development of our four core products and will be delivering multiples of those products to our customers. Our products are configured for each client to deliver required capabilities to the end-user. We are committed to producing sustainable solutions for the defense, mineral exploration, and energy sectors driven by innovation and industry knowledge. We’re looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join us in this growth and transition.
At Cellula we believe in collaboration, innovation, adaptability and reliability. These values are woven through all our products and how we do business. Our products are designed to be solutions to the challenges and capability needs of our clients, which often requires developing new capabilities and subsystems unique to a particular application. These systems are designed, built, and tested in-house by a skilled team of engineers, technicians, and support staff. People are at the heart of our business, and we pride ourselves in having a team-based workplace and building partnerships to solve the most difficult challenges in ocean technology. We believe in learning and innovating by doing. We send staff along with our products into the field to learn from our clients which informs our innovation.
At Cellula, System Engineers are responsible for knitting together and maintaining the overall cohesiveness of our marine robotic system designs across engineering disciplines. Each of our System Engineers report to one of our three engineering departments (Mechanical, Electrical, Software) based on which is most closely aligned to their previous experience. They are typically responsible for managing the high-level design tasks, and keeping their focus on ensuring the system meets our internal and client-driven requirements Often System Engineers at Cellula are assigned the role of being the overall lead engineer for a project or program. As a Systems Engineer, you will need to draw on your multi-disciplinary experience to play a critical role or lead the system design, production, operation and support of marine robotic systems. Cellula’s System Engineers are responsible for ensuring components and subsystems coalesce into a client deliverable design and product.
As a company, we offer team members a chance to grow professionally. Our office is a casual, collaborative environment where you will be able to learn about our state-of-the-art systems from technical experts. We’re excited for you to contribute your experience and make a positive impact on how we grow. In addition, we offer flexible work hours, benefits, and competitive compensation. This position is primarily an on-site position with some limited flexibility for remote work.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain system-level requirements, ensuring traceability & alignment from components to fully integrated, functional systems
- Generate and maintain performance documentation for products & subsystems
- Support and/or coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver designs that meet technical, functional, and product requirements for efficient end-to-end subsea product development
- Develop system verification and validation plans, including detailed test procedures, criteria, and required test equipment
- Clearly communicate technical & design materials for internal and external design reviews
- Review and assess subcontractor deliverables to ensure compliance with system-level requirements and specifications
- Initiate and approve engineering change requests to manage design evolution & production cut ins
- Lead and review technical tasks with a focus on accuracy of calculations, completeness of data, and adherence to engineering standards and processes
- Design for manufacture and/or design for test where appropriate, for low volume production
- Train and mentor engineers within the company on technologies, processes, and best practices
- Provide technical support to manufacturing processes and assist in system assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting
- Strive to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients
- Follow and promote workplace health and safety, environmental, and quality procedures and guidelines
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline
- Minimum 7 years of experience working with multi-discipline engineering teams
- Minimum 3 years of experience working within robotics, subsea, or similar industry
- Registered P.Eng within British Columbia
- Legally eligible to work in Canada and eligible for Government of Canada security screening
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills and leadership skills
- Strong problem identification and solving skills
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience with electro-mechanical systems design and integration
- Experience with autonomous robotics, underwater or maritime systems
- Experience working with multi-discipline engineering teams
- Experience working in ISO 9001 quality system organization
- Boating skills and knowledge, comfortable in small boats or larger offshore vessels
- Knowledgeable in underwater acoustics and other sensor systems (sonars, survey, hydrographic, sonobuoys)
- Ability to thrive as a leader and member of a Program team
- Ability to lead design in a strategic manner taking into consideration reliability, ease of manufacture, and cost
Share Cellula’s Values
- Collaboration. People are at the forefront of our business, and the customers we serve.
- Innovation. We thrive on creativity, curiosity, and pioneering change to lead our industry.
- Adaptability. We are agile and adaptable, responding swiftly to shifts in the market and client demands.
- Reliability. We deliver solutions that work today and in the future. We help those around us make the world better.
Please include a cover letter as part of your application.
Reports to: Engineering Manager
**Position type: **Full time
Cellula Robotics is an equal opportunity employer.