Electrical Engineer / Circuit Designer

HubSpoke, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HubSpoke is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer / Circuit Designer to design, develop and verify complex hardware used in robotics, sensing and vision systems. This hands-on role focuses on board-level design and verification with interfaces to larger systems.

The initial six-month engagement is based in West Ottawa, with on-site work four days per week. Eligibility for Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Design and develop complex analog and digital circuit boards.
• Schematic capture and support PCB layout activities.
• Board-level testing, verification and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain technical design and test documentation.
• Engineering analyses of hardware performance and reliability.
• Design for EMI/EMC compliance.
• Consider environmental constraints like radiation, materials, size and weight.
• Investigate hardware anomalies and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the design and integration lifecycle.
• Consider system interfaces when making board-level decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex analog and digital circuit boards.
• Perform schematic capture and support PCB layout activities.
• Support board-level testing, verification and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain technical design and test documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses related to hardware performance and reliability.
• Design for EMI/EMC conformity.
• Consider environmental constraints and reliability factors.
• Investigate hardware anomalies and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across lifecycle stages.
• Assess system-level interfaces during board design.

Skills

Electrical design

Analog design

Digital design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

EMI/EMC design

Testing & verification

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer / Circuit Designer to support the design, development and verification of complex electronic hardware used in advanced robotics, sensing and vision systems.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys getting into the details of board-level design and verification, while also understanding how those designs interface and integrate within larger, complex systems.

The initial engagement is 6 months, with strong potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position. The role is based in West Ottawa and requires 4 days per week on-site.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Design and develop complex analog and digital circuit boards


• Perform schematic capture and support PCB layout activities


• Support board-level testing, verification and troubleshooting


• Develop and maintain technical design and test documentation


• Perform engineering analyses related to hardware performance and reliability


• Design for EMI/EMC compliance


• Consider environmental and physical constraints such as radiation, materials, size, weight and reliability


• Investigate hardware anomalies and support root-cause analysis


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the design and integration lifecycle


• Consider system-level interfaces and requirements when making board-level design decisions

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Must be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance


• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent


• 5+ years of professional electrical/electronic hardware design experience


• Strong analog and digital circuit design experience


• Hands-on experience with schematic capture and multilayer PCB design


• Knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and design practices


• Experience with board-level verification and testing


• Experience designing hardware for high-reliability, highly regulated or environmentally constrained applications


• Strong understanding of how board-level hardware interfaces and integrates into larger systems


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills


• Clear and concise written and verbal communication

About HubSpoke

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE.

An opportunity to take control of your career, transform & make your mark.

We take a collaborative approach with our staff to create clearly defined development pathways for both personal and professional growth. Each member of the HubSpoke team has gone through a professional transformation. We each have our own story of the journey that led us to where we are today.

We encourage a balanced work and professional life, an environment of continuous learning/training, and a team culture where each voice is heard, and everyone can thrive.

BE EMPOWERED AND THINK BIG.

HubSpoke is comprised of a team of consultants and business professionals with extensive industry experience working together to empower business and IT professionals and inspire them to continuously evolve to reach their potential. We assist our clients in fulfilling their business objectives and achieving long term success. Our behavior is driven by transparency, fairness and growth.

Who you are

You are someone who thrives in servicing clients in a fast paced challenging environment; passionate about what you do and creating positive candidate experiences; resilient and resourceful; and focusses on working smartly.