Digital Hardware Intern: GNSS Test Automation & Prototyping

NovAtel Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is seeking a Digital Hardware Engineering Intern to join our GNSS Positioning Digital Team for a one-year term from May 3, 2027, to May 2, 2028. The role focuses on digital hardware design, test development, and hands-on verification to support precision positioning and anti-jamming initiatives.

You will gain experience with digital systems and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators while developing Python

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering Internship/Co-op program and in 2nd or 3rd year of study.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Available for a 12-month, full-time internship in Calgary, Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Automating test setups using Python to control power supplies, thermal chambers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Designing, executing, and documenting product performance tests and test procedures.
• Performing signal analysis using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Configuring and operating equipment for GNSS and anti-jam system testing.
• Collecting and analyzing test data to evaluate system performance and identify issues.
• Troubleshooting test failures and performing root-cause analysis.
• Supporting design verification activities and participating in reviews of digital hardware and subsystems.
• Hand-building and debugging test prototypes and performing component-level qualification testing.
• Developing test plans and scripts to accelerate hardware testing.
• Compiling high-quality written reports using standard templates.
• Contributing to process improvements in digital hardware test automation and laboratory workflows.

Skills

Python programming

Strong communication

Education

Engineering internship/co-op eligibility

2nd or 3rd year of study

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is seeking a Digital Hardware Engineering Intern to join our GNSS Positioning Digital Team for a one-year term from May 3, 2027, to May 2, 2028. The role focuses on digital hardware design, test development, and hands-on verification to support precision positioning and anti-jamming initiatives.

You will gain experience with digital systems and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators while developing Python