Device Design Engineer

Avalon Holographics Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock options

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Avalon Holographics Inc. in Edmonton is seeking a Device Design Engineer to design and optimize TFT pixel circuits and panel architectures for next‑gen holographic displays.

You will work with our display development team on frontplane, backplane, and silicon analog design. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in EE/Physics, with strong analog circuit knowledge, SPICE proficiency, and experience with non-CMOS or thin‑film tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related discipline; a Master’s or PhD is preferred.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and analog circuit design.
• Proficiency in SPICE simulations to model, analyze, and optimize circuits.
• Experience creating layouts for non-CMOS, thin-film, or emerging semiconductor technologies.
• Knowledge of parasitic parameter extraction and its application to circuit and layout optimization.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems, evaluate design trade-offs, and translate system requirements into practical device-level solutions.
• Comfort working collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the display development team across frontplane, backplane, and silicon analog device engineering to design and optimize advanced pixel circuits.
• Work closely with TFT, pixel circuit, and OLED designers to develop layouts and perform detailed performance analysis against system-level requirements.
• Design and optimize the layout of electrical, optical, and TSV substrate components, considering parasitic effects, device stress, and process variation.
• Perform circuit simulation and analysis to evaluate device and pixel performance and support design optimization.
• Conduct research and development to solve emerging device and display design challenges and explore new approaches to pixel and panel architecture.
• Propose design, simulation, and verification strategies to support robust, high-quality designs.
• Document design features, assumptions, simulation results, and key testbench metrics to track performance.
• Ensure analog block performance meets device, panel, and broader system-level requirements.

Skills

Analog circuit design

SPICE simulations

Parasitic extraction

Layout design

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

SPICE

Layout CAD

Job description

At Avalon Holographics, we’re developing technology that helps people understand complex systems and solve real-world problems!

We’re building advanced holographic visualization systems that combine optics, hardware, and software to enable shared, real-time 3D understanding of complex data across industries such as healthcare and defense, without the use of headsets or glasses.

As we advance our display technology, we’re seeking a Device Design Engineer to help design and optimize the thin-film transistor (TFT) pixel and panel architectures at the core of our holographic displays. Working with our Edmonton-based display development team, you’ll contribute to the design, simulation, layout, and optimization of advanced pixel circuits while helping solve complex engineering challenges.

This is a highly technical role for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and wants to contribute directly to the development of next-generation display technology.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with the display development team across frontplane, backplane, and silicon analog device engineering to design and optimize advanced pixel circuits.

Work closely with TFT, pixel circuit, and OLED designers to develop layouts and perform detailed performance analysis against system-level requirements.

Design and optimize the layout of electrical, optical, and through-silicon via (TSV) substrate components, with consideration for parasitic effects, device stress, process variation, and component integration.

Perform circuit simulation and analysis to evaluate device and pixel performance and support design optimization.

Conduct research and development to solve emerging device and display design challenges and explore new approaches to pixel and panel architecture.

Propose design, simulation, and verification strategies to support robust, high-quality designs.

Document design features, assumptions, simulation results, and key testbench metrics to track performance.

Ensure analog block performance meets device, panel, and broader system-level requirements.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline; a Master’s or PhD is preferred.

Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and analog circuit design.

Proficiency in SPICE simulations to model, analyze, and optimize circuits.

Experience creating layouts for non-CMOS, thin-film, or emerging semiconductor technologies.

Knowledge and experience in parasitic parameter extraction and its application to circuit and layout optimization.

Ability to analyze complex technical problems, evaluate design trade-offs, and translate system requirements into practical device-level solutions.

Comfort working collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with TFT pixel circuit design, modeling, or characterization.

Understanding of display driving concepts and how they apply to TFT panels.

Familiarity with thin-film transistors and panel fabrication processes.

Experience with circuit simulation, optimization, and design verification methodologies.

Understanding of colour science and its application in display technologies.

Experience working in R&D, deep-tech, semiconductor, or other highly technical product development environments.

If you're someone who enjoys working at the device level, solving complex engineering challenges, and turning advanced concepts into technology that has never existed before, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Avalon Holographics?

Innovation at the Core – Work on cutting-edge technology and play a key role in shaping the future of holographic displays.

Collaborative Culture – Join a team of passionate, innovative professionals who value creativity, teamwork, and pushing boundaries.

Autonomy & Ownership – Enjoy the freedom to take initiative, explore new ideas, and drive meaningful outcomes.

Professional Growth – Gain hands-on experience, engage in continuous learning, and develop your skills in a fast-moving industry.

Meaningful Work – Contribute to a mission that’s transforming industries and redefining how people experience visual technology.

Work-Life Balance – Benefit from flexible work policies that support your well-being.

Competitive Compensation – We offer competitive salaries, employee stock option grants, and 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits, allowing you to share in our success as we grow.

At Avalon Holographics, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation to ensure that all candidates have the opportunity to fully participate and thrive.

We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. Your unique skills, perspectives, and experiences are valuable to us, and we’re excited to learn how you can contribute to our mission.

Avalon Holographics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other aspect of identity, can succeed.