About the job
About Dominion Dynamics
At Dominion Dynamics, we are pioneering Canada's first modern defense prime, characterized by software-defined technologies that are attritable and sovereign. We envision a future where military strength is not solely reliant on sophisticated platforms, but rather on the seamless integration of adaptable, AI-driven capabilities across all operational domains. Our systems are designed with sovereignty at their core, ensuring alignment with Canada’s democratic values.
We operate swiftly, collaborating closely with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), particularly in the Arctic, while upholding utmost respect for Canadian laws and treaty obligations. Our founding team boasts experience from prestigious organizations such as Anduril, Google, Amazon, and the Canadian Armed Forces. We are committed to developing cutting-edge technology in challenging environments, and we seek system-level thinkers who excel at the convergence of autonomy, aerospace, and national security.
Why This Role Matters
This pivotal leadership position is crucial for shaping the hardware organization at Dominion Dynamics. As the Director of Hardware, you will be responsible for the comprehensive strategy, implementation, and advancement of our hardware systems—from initial architecture and rapid prototyping to field deployment and scalability. You'll lead diverse teams across electrical, sensing, embedded computing, robotics, and ruggedized mechanical systems, ensuring that our products perform reliably in real-world conditions.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned builder who has successfully guided hardware teams through uncertainty, comprehends defense and mission constraints, and is adept at delivering dependable systems without compromising pace.
What You’ll Do
- Own and implement Dominion Dynamics’ comprehensive hardware strategy, from initial concept to reliable, operational systems.
- Lead, mentor, and expand a high-trust, high-performance multidisciplinary hardware organization across electrical, embedded, sensing, robotics, and mechanical domains.
- Drive system-level architecture and design choices to facilitate seamless integration of hardware, software, and autonomy, resulting in cohesive deployable platforms.
- Establish technical direction and priorities across power, computing, sensing, and physical platforms designed for operation in harsh, constrained environments.
- Institute engineering rigor with design reviews, testing discipline, and essential documentation without hindering startup agility or iteration speed.
