Electrical Design Engineer

Aversan Inc.; Alexandria; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Design Engineer, where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge projects in aerospace and defense. Collaborate with a skilled team to design and test advanced electronics and software systems, focusing on reliability and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting technologies, including spacecraft navigation sensors and LIDAR solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for engineering excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience with at least 8 years in relevant roles.
• Strong background in digital and analog design, including microprocessors and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex projects involving product or tool design.
• Perform circuit card level design and testing for analog and digital circuits.

Skills

Digital Design

Analog Design

Microprocessors

FPGA Design

Power Supply Design

Schematic Capture

Debugging Skills

Communication Skills

Education

B.Sc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTSpice

Orcad

Allegro

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Electrical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and technically skilled environment that thrives on teamwork.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Type: Hybrid

Responsibilities

1. Contribute to complex projects involving product or tool design, including spacecraft relative navigation sensors, processing platforms, vision systems, and LIDAR solutions.
2. Perform circuit card level design and testing for both analog and digital circuits.
3. Assist in the architecture development of new camera and sensor platforms.
4. Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation.
5. Conduct and document engineering analyses such as Derating, Worst Case, Reliability, Radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA, and Power Budget.
6. Investigate and document hardware anomalies and failures.
7. Perform Acceptance Test Procedures on engineering and flight hardware models.
8. Mentor less experienced staff members.
9. Assist in project estimation activities.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Basic Qualifications

• B.Sc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of related experience; minimum 8 years in relevant roles.
• Desirable: Experience in space, aerospace, or military design; high-reliability systems.
• Strong background in digital and analog design, including microprocessors, memories, sensors, op-amps, filters, and point-of-load power supplies.
• Familiarity with radiation analysis and EEE-INST-002 standards.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance issues.
• Experience with FPGA design and PCB implementation, including RTL experience is beneficial.
• Understanding of power supply design.
• Proficiency with LTSpice simulation tools.
• Experience with requirements definition, verification, and validation methodologies.
• Awareness of component qualification concerns and Design For Manufacturing practices.
• Experience with Lidar or laser-related design and testing.
• Skills in schematic capture (preferably Orcad), board layout (preferably Allegro), signal integrity, and power analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines while ensuring design reliability.
• Strong debugging skills in laboratory settings.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Motivated team player with initiative, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.