Hardware Developer

NDI (Northern Digital Inc.); Southwestern Ontario; Hybride; CAD 90 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

RRSP match

Benefits package

Stock Purchase Plan

Hybrid work model

Vacation days

Résumé du poste

Northern Digital Inc. is seeking a Hardware Developer to join our R&D team in Waterloo, designing advanced embedded and measurement systems for medical devices.

You’ll contribute to high‑performance mixed‑signal and FPGA‑based hardware from architecture to validation, collaborating with firmware, mechanical and product teams. You will prototype, bring‑up, debug, and validate boards, ensuring signal and power integrity while supporting EMI/ESD compliance and documentation across the full product

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in electrical/computer engineering with 4–5 years of relevant hands‑on experience.
• Experience with schematic capture, footprint creation, and multi‑layer PCB design (8+ layers).
• Hands‑on hardware validation using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers; SMD soldering 0402/QFN.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop mixed‑signal embedded hardware systems and multi‑layer PCBs.
• Prototype, bring‑up, troubleshoot, validate hardware; ensure signal integrity.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and product teams throughout the lifecycle.

Connaissances

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Mixed-signal hardware

FPGA design

Signal integrity

EMC/ESD compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Outils

Altium ECAD

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzers

Description du poste

AT NDI, THE WORK YOU DO HERE MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

Every day, your work supports the advancement of medical technology.
NDI is the recognized global leader and industry pioneer of Optical and Electromagnetic tracking technology. Backed by decades of innovation and expertise, we're the strategic partner of choice for the world's top medical device OEMs, advancing the development of OEM navigation platforms. Leading OEM navigation platforms rely on our technologies for accuracy and reliability across demanding applications, and as a strategic partner, we support them from concept through integration to commercialization.

Whether you're designing technology, supporting customers, or enabling the teams behind them, your work matters. Every role at NDI plays a part in shaping the future of medical technology innovation.

Hardware Developer

POSITION DETAILS:

Job Location: Waterloo

Position Status:Existing Position

Compensation Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 range per year.

THE IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE:

We are seeking a talented Hardware Developer (Electronics) to join our R&D team developing advanced embedded and measurement systems for medical devices. In this role, you'll contribute to the design of high-performance mixed-signal and FPGA-based embedded systems used in cutting-edge medical technologies. You will work across the full product lifecycle - from architecture and design through board bring-up, system integration, validation, and release - while collaborating closely with firmware, mechanical, and product development teams.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Design and develop mixed-signal embedded hardware systems, including schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout.
• Prototype proof-of-concept designs and perform board bring-up, troubleshooting and hardware validation.
• Participate in system architecture, requirements definition, and design reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with embedded firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams.
• Ensure signal and power integrity, and support ESD and EMC compliance.
• Develop electrical specifications, validation plans, and test documentation.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• 4 -5 years of relevant experience, including equivalent project work, research, or hands-on experience.
• Experience with schematic capture, schematic symbol &footprint creation, preferably using Altium ECAD.
• Experience with multi-layer PCB layout, preferably 8+ layers.
• Practical, hands-on experience validating and debugging hardware using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and otherequipment.
• Capable of hand soldering small SMD components (0402 and QFNs) and reworking boards by cutting traces and adding fly-wires.
• Strong understanding of digital and power circuit design, including SPI, LVDS, DDR3/DDR4, and PoE++.

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS:

• Experience with CMOS global shutter image sensors and AMD Xilinx MPSoC-based systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven and collaborative, with strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Competitive pay with a 4% RRSP match to help you plan for the future.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and well-being.
• Company-wide bonus program and regular salary reviews.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares to help you invest in and benefit from our growth.
• A 37.5-hour work week with a hybrid work model available where responsibilities allow.
• Receive 15 vacation days starting on day one, plus a paid holiday shutdown in December to recharge before the New Year!
• A calendar full of employee social events and engagement activities to keep us connected.
• Professional and personal development support designed to foster your continuous growth and career advancement.
• Work where your contributions are valued - as a multi-year winner of Waterloo Region's Top Employers and the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year, we’re recognized for putting people first and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Part of a growing global company with offices in Waterloo, Vermont, Germany, and Hong Kong.
• Conveniently located near GRT and ION transit stops, with free on-site parking available.

If you're looking to join a collaborative and curious team guided by integrity, thoughtful problem-solving, and a commitment to doing things right, this could be the place for you. We support one another by building strong partnerships across teams and winning together through shared knowledge and diverse perspectives. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do, continuously learning, improving with purpose, and driven by work that truly makes a difference. If this sounds like the right fit for you,

We thank all candidates for their interest in joining NDI; however, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by our hiring team.NDI is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Agency calls will not be accepted. For more information about NDI and this position, please visit our website: www.ndigital.com.

NDI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, place of origin, ancestry, age, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, creed, family status, handicap or marital status. We believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals and promote inclusivity and accessibility in how we do business. NDI is committed to minimizing barriers to persons with disabilities. NDI's Statement of Commitment and multi-year accessibility plan is accessible upon request by [e-mail].

Accessibility

At NDI we believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals and promote inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of how we operate. We are committed to aligning our policies, practices, and procedures with The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to inclusion for people with disabilities. We continually monitor and evaluate the implementation of NDI's Accessibility Plan and Accessibility Policy, and solicit feedback related to NDI's accessibility initiatives from employees and customers alike.