Electronics Designer

MED-ENG & PSP - THE SAFARILAND GROUP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MED-ENG & PSP - THE SAFARILAND GROUP is seeking an Electronics Designer in Ottawa to lead development projects, design analog/digital circuits, and build electronic subsystems for life-saving products. You will interface with clients, source components, and document designs while advancing sustaining engineering tasks.

The role requires a strong background in mixed-signal design, SMT assembly, and security-clearance eligibility, with a track record of delivering robust hardware and firmware

Qualifications

• Electronics engineering degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years electronics experience in an electronics engineering role.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills (English).
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation such as mixed signal oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Good electronics testing and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency in electronics assembly techniques including SMT (4+ years).
• 4+ years analogue and digital design, test and measurement experience.
• 4+ years experience with electronics supply chain issues and mitigation methods.
• Eligibility for a Canadian security clearance to the level of Secret.

Responsibilities

• Performing the Project Technical Lead role on development projects as assigned.
• Accountability for technical task completion and achievement of design objectives.
• Representing the company during customer facing technical discussions and interactions.
• Analyzing and interpreting product specifications, schematics and requirements.
• Solving technical problems.
• Designing and building electronic subsystems, circuit card assemblies and interfaces.
• Interfacing with external clients and vendors on project matters.
• Assisting on design of analog and digital circuits including embedded microcontrollers.
• Designing and building cabling and interconnection systems.
• Testing and troubleshooting electronic systems and writing test reports.
• Testing firmware and software and writing test reports.
• Documenting designs and releasing documents.
• Handling obsolete component issues.
• Sourcing components and generating purchase order requests.
• Analyzing product failures and initiating corrective actions.
• Estimating effort required for various tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics design

Embedded MCU design

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Project leadership

English communication

Schematic interpretation

Education

Electronics engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

OrCad PCB Layout

PCB layout tools

SMT assembly techniques

EMI/EMC testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

Summary:

The Electronics Designer will play a vital role as a key individual in our product development group performing a wide range of tasks, including electronics design, documentation, prototype assembly, troubleshooting and sustaining engineering tasks. The ideal candidate is an inventive problem solver that is capable of working through technical challenges and diligently completing assignments. This is a great opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team that provides leading-edge life-saving products to clients around the world.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Working within assigned technical roles, key duties, relationships, responsibilities and objectives will include:

• Performing the Project Technical Lead role on development projects as assigned
• Accountability for technical task completion and achievement of design objectives
• Representing the company during customer facing technical discussions and interactions
• Analyzing and interpreting product specifications, schematics and requirements
• Solving technical problems
• Designing and building electronic subsystems, circuit card assemblies and interfaces
• Interfacing with external clients and vendors on project matters
• Assisting on design of analog and digital circuits including embedded microcontrollers
• Designing and building cabling and interconnection systems
• Testing and troubleshooting electronic systems and writing test reports
• Testing firmware and software and writing test reports
• Documenting designs and releasing documents
• Handling obsolete component issues
• Sourcing components and generating purchase order requests
• Analyzing product failures and initiating corrective actions
• Estimating effort required for various tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Electronics engineering degree or equivalent
• 5+ years electronics experience in an electronics engineering role
• Good writing and verbal communication skills (English)
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation such as mixed signal oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
• Good electronics testing and troubleshooting abilities
• Proficiency in electronics assembly techniques including SMT (4+ years)
• 4+ years analogue and digital design, test and measurement experience
• 4+ years experience with electronics supply chain issues and mitigation methods
• Eligibility for a Canadian security clearance to the level of Secret

Desirable Training and Experience:

• Training and experience with IPC soldering standards
• Trained and experienced on OrCad & PCB layout
• Experience with ARM Cortex M0/M3/M4 and related circuits
• Experience with low power wearable electronic circuitry
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing and shielding techniques
• Experience with MIL STD 810 and MIL STD 461 testing and compliance
• Good understanding of electronic manufacturing processes and automation
• Good hardware and software testing and troubleshooting abilities
• Software programming (C, C#, Java, NI, Python)
• Low power mobile microcontroller systems
• Mechanical assembly and tools operation
• Experience with adhesives and waterproofing of electronics
• Documentation – writing specifications, design descriptions, work instructions
• Process documentation and software (ECRs, Innovator, CARs)