Embedded Hardware/Software Design Engineer

Luxcom Technologies Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxcom Technologies is seeking an Embedded Hardware/Software Design Engineer to develop embedded networking products, including FPGA-based logic, PCB layouts, and firmware. The role spans architecture, schematic capture, board bring-up, testing, and manufacturing support.

You will work across embedded firmware, digital hardware, and networking technologies, contributing from design through integration and validation in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design
• Experience with FPGA platforms (Xilinx/Intel/Altera/Lattice)
• Proficiency in C and MicroPython
• Familiarity with Ethernet networking interfaces and hardware

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuits for embedded networking systems
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts
• Integrate microcontrollers, FPGAs, Ethernet PHYs, and switches
• Develop firmware for embedded processors using C and MicroPython
• Design FPGA-based logic using VHDL/Verilog
• Interface with Ethernet PHYs, switches, and networking chipsets
• Work with SPI, I2C, UART, RGMII, and JTAG
• Support prototype builds and manufacturing documentation
• Lead board bring-up and validation
• Conduct lab testing with oscilloscopes and logic/network analyzers

Skills

Embedded firmware

C programming

Networking hardware

Python

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Xilinx FPGA

Intel/Altera FPGA

Lattice FPGA

MicroPython

PCB design tools

Job description

Embedded Hardware/Software Design Engineer

Embedded Hardware/Software Design Engineer

About Luxcom

Luxcom Technologies develops advanced fibre-optic communication and networking products including media converters, Ethernet transport systems, protocol converters, and embedded network devices used in demanding infrastructure environments.

Role Overview

Luxcom Technologies is seeking a hardware/software engineer to support the design and development of embedded networking products used in a variety of communications environments, including fibre-optic communication systems.

This position focuses on electronic circuit design with microcontrollers and FPGAs, firmware development, and PCB design for networking devices.

This role requires someone comfortable working across embedded firmware, digital hardware, and networking technologies. The successful candidate will participate in all phases of development, including architecture, schematic capture, FPGA and microcontroller design, PCB layout, prototype bring-up, testing, and manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuits for embedded networking systems
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts
• Integrate microcontrollers, FPGAs, Ethernet PHYs, and switching devices
• Develop firmware for embedded processors and microcontrollers using C and/or Python
• Design and integrate FPGA-based logic using VHDL, Verilog, or vendor toolchains
• Interface with Ethernet PHYs, switches, and networking chipsets
• Work with communication interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART, RGMII, and JTAG
• Develop Mini PCI Express (mPCIe) communication cards
• Produce schematics, BOMs, design documentation, and manufacturing files
• Support prototype builds and hardware debugging
• Perform board bring-up and validation
• Conduct lab testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers

Required Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5 years of industry work experience
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design
• Experience working with FPGA platforms (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, or similar) and microcontroller-based systems
• Proficiency in C and MicroPython programming
• Familiarity with networking interfaces and Ethernet hardware
• Strong understanding of Ethernet and networking hardware

Preferred Experience

• Design of PCIe or Mini PCI Express (mPCIe) hardware
• Embedded Linux
• Optical networking systems
• Synchronous serial interfaces
• HDLC communications

We value practical experience and hands-on engineering ability. Candidates with strong industry experience are encouraged to apply.