Hardware Designer (Electronics/Embedded)

Sensofusion; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading anti-drone technology firm is seeking a Hardware Designer in Ottawa, Canada, to handle schematics, PCB layout, and debugging. You will work in a modern lab with a collaborative team, focusing on producing reliable anti-drone technology. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Computer/Embedded Engineering with 2–5 years of design experience and strong skills in PCB design and debugging. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive tools for development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Modern lab

Ownership over designs

Best possible working tools

Support from innovative team

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in electronics design and embedded bring-up.
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation and hardware debug workflows.
• Organized, hands-on, and comfortable with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on schematics, component selection, and PCB layout.
• Lead board bring-up and debugging using various instruments.
• Collaborate with software teams on drivers and system integration.

Skills

Electronics design

PCB design software

Firmware debugging

Creative problem-solving

C/C++ programming

Education

Degree in Electrical/Computer/Embedded Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Lab instrumentation

Job description

We are looking for a Hardware Designer (Electronics/Embedded)

Sensofusion is seeking an ambitious professional with strong expertise in hardware designer to join the team. We want you on board if you're ready to take responsibility and are passionate about making things happen!

In this position, you will be working on schematics, component selection, and PCB layout with mechanical collaboration for enclosure/thermal/EMC constraints; lead board bring-up and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power measurements, firmware flashing, and diagnostics. You'll be designing for manufacturability, testability, and reliability by creating test jigs/procedures and supporting EMI/EMC and environmental robustness; collaborate with embedded/software on drivers, interfaces, and system integration while keeping BOMs and documentation current.

Be one of the first team member in Sensofusion Canada, experience the story from the first page!

We offer you:

🚀 An opportunity to work in a rapidly growing and profitable technology company leading the anti-drone technology industry.
🏣 Modern lab, collaborative team, and ownership over designs from prototype to production in Ottawa, Ontario.
🛠️ Best possible working tools: MacBook/PC, extra screens, headphones, etc.
💶 Competitive salary and room to expand scope as you grow.
💡 Real-world impact in a fast-growing anti-drone company.
🌟 Support from a professional, evolving and innovative team.

We expect from you:

• Strong experience iDegree in Electrical/Computer/Embedded Engineering (optionally, a degree)
• 2–5+ years in electronics design and embedded bring-up (MCUs, power, digital; RF experience is a plus)
• Proficiency with PCB design software, lab instrumentation, and hardware debug workflows
• Familiarity with embedded C/C++ and reading firmware logs; Python for test scripting is a plus
• Organized, hands-on, and comfortable iterating quickly with cross-functional teams
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for achieving results. Eagerness to explore and utilize new methods, including AI.
• Let's make it happen mindset
• On-site work in Ottawa (lab access & hardware handling required).

Why choose Sensofusion?

Sensofusion is an internationally operating company specialising in anti-drone technology. We develop leading technology to identify and neutralise drone threats around the world. We combine hardware and software expertise and focus on continuous learning.

Interested?

Please submit your application with salary requirements via the Apply button. The position will be filled as soon as the right person is found.