Hardware Engineer

Prattwhitney; Calgary; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 122,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Tuition assistance

Potential for annual incentive compensation

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a skilled hardware engineer to manage engineering efforts in diverse systems. Responsibilities include developing engineering documentation, ensuring compliance with policies, and collaborating on technical challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of experience. A hybrid work arrangement is available along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of practical experience in hardware engineering or related field.
• Expertise with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software and CAD tools.
• Strong project management skills including forecasting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage hardware-related requirements for diverse systems involving Canadian and international subcontractors.
• Develop and manage hardware engineering documentation, including specifications and test plans.
• Support manufacturing processes through plan reviews, troubleshooting, and inspections.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong organizational and communication skills

Project engineering management skills

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

EDA software

CAD tools

Requirement Management Tools (e.g., DOORS)

Job description

Job Overview

Date Posted: 2026-03-27
Location: Calgary, Alberta or Ottawa, Ontario
Position Type: Unspecified

Responsibilities

• Manage hardware‑related requirements for diverse systems involving Canadian and international subcontractors.
• Develop and/or manage hardware engineering documentation, including specifications, diagrams/schematics, Interface Control Documents, test requirements, and test plans.
• Conduct trade studies and provide recommendations for integrating new technologies to enhance system capabilities.
• Estimate engineering effort for specific tasks and projects through detailed job analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering Cost Account Managers to support financial Earned Value (EV) accountability and meet approved Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Ensure compliance with technical processes and policies, including Engineering Bid Reviews (EBRs) and Engineering Program Reviews (EPRs).
• Monitor program metrics and ensure the application of Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) to assess progress and risk.
• Identify and manage technical Risks and Opportunities (R&Os), leveraging enterprise capabilities to mitigate risks and realize opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships, co‑author Statements of Work (SOWs), requirements specifications, and ensuring engineering process compliance.
• Support manufacturing processes through plan reviews, troubleshooting, and inspections.
• Provide accurate and timely status reports to Program Managers and the Engineering Director.
• Ensure hardware engineering tasks comply with Raytheon Canada Limited’s engineering policies and procedures.
• Support business development activities, including hardware engineering for new project pursuits.
• Assist in meeting customer requirements for existing programs, including conducting technical investigations, integration development, and program review meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and development support to other engineering staff on hardware engineering‑related issues.
• Drive growth by expanding the scope of assigned projects and identifying opportunities for additional development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be eligible for professional registration (Professional Engineer) under the provincial Association of Professional Engineers in the province of practice.
• A minimum of 6 years of practical experience in a hardware engineering or related field.
• Expertise with EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, CAD tools, and testing equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills for debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Logistics, Digital Technologies Implementation, and Life Cycle Management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with an emphasis on digitally driven, complex system designs across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong presentation skills with engineering thought leadership to deliver solutions to customers and teammates.
• Familiarity and experience within one or more of the following: Training Management Systems for simulated environments; Mobile, Local and Wide area networks architectures and deployments; Command and Control (C2) and Situational Awareness (SA) applications and architecture; Modeling and Simulation applications and architectures for large scale simulators and training.
• Knowledge of Requirement Management Tools, such as DOORS.
• Strong project engineering management skills, including forecasting, budgeting and the ability to meet various objectives set out in a variety of plans.
• Well‑developed leadership skills, including the ability to mentor others and think outside the box to sustain and grow the business.
• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft suite of programs and various other computer programs.
• Able to travel internationally.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

Benefits

• Salary range: 78,000 CAD – 122,850 CAD.
• Hybrid work arrangement with set onsite days is eligible.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement savings program.
• Tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program.
• Potential eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and coverage by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Equal Employment and Accessibility Statement

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability‑related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.