Zighra

Zighra is building the world's first behavioral AI Operating System for defense, designed to detect and respond to AI-powered attacks in real-time across cyber and electronic domains. Their platform…

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Zighra

AIAutonomous DefenseBehavioral IntelligenceCybersecurityElectronic DefenceExplainable AISensor FusionThreat Detectionzighra.com

HQOttawa, CA

Team Size10

Open Jobs4

Total Funding$1M

Latest Fundraise9 years ago

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Hardware Prototyping & Field Systems Specialist

HybridOttawa, ON, CA

Hybrid • Ottawa, ON, CA

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About Zighra

Zighra is a Canadian AI company focused on advanced sensing, cybersecurity, RF spectrum awareness, and autonomous threat detection for defence and security applications. Our technologies combine AI, sensor analytics, and real-world operational awareness to support next-generation capabilities across RF sensing, Cyber, autonomous systems, and defence innovation.

Zighra has worked with organizations across the defence and security ecosystem and is actively expanding its capabilities in AI-enabled sensing and field-deployable systems.

Position Overview

Zighra is looking for a highly hands-on Field Systems Specialist to support hardware prototyping, sensor integration, drone/UAS setup, field deployments, and rapid experimentation activities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building and troubleshooting real-world systems and is comfortable working across hardware, drones, electronics, prototyping, and operational field testing.

Responsibilities

Support assembly and integration of RF sensing and field systems
Configure and maintain drone/UAS platforms and related hardware
Perform hardware prototyping, wiring, soldering, and system integration
Support 3D printing, enclosure preparation, and rapid prototyping activities
Prepare systems for demonstrations, testing, and operational deployments
Troubleshoot hardware, networking, and field deployment issues
Assist with inventory, documentation, and deployment checklists
Support rapid iteration cycles for defence and dual-use technology projects

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with hardware systems, electronics, robotics, drones, or prototyping
Experience with tools such as Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Arduino, or embedded systems
Familiarity with Linux, networking, power systems, and field deployments
Experience with 3D printing, CAD, or fabrication tools is an asset
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments
Interest in defence, RF sensing, autonomous systems, or advanced technology development

Nice to Have

Experience with SDRs, RF systems, antennas, or wireless communications
Drone/UAS maintenance or operational experience
Electronics or mechatronics background
Makerspace, robotics club, or field systems experience
Canadian defence or public safety project exposure

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K2P 2P8