Hardware Engineer

ORBCOMM; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading IoT company as a Jr. Hardware Engineer in Ottawa, where you'll design and test innovative industrial devices. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive product development and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal for strategic thinkers with a background in electrical engineering and hardware testing skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Hardware bench skills including soldering and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and parametric testing of IoT products.
• Support electrical design and PCB documentation.
• Provide installation and product certification support.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Job description

Join us to apply for the Hardware Engineer role at ORBCOMM.

Hardware Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in an innovative environment? At ORBCOMM, we’re on the hunt for a passionate Jr. Hardware Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, agile setting. We want you to transform your ideas into action and drive our mission forward!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As a key member of our hardware team, you will share the responsibility of designing, validating, and testing ORBCOMM’s industrial IoT devices and sensors. The hardware team is a multidisciplinary, multi-site team including electrical design, layout, industrial engineering, and documentation, working closely with embedded systems, product integrity, and software engineering teams.

With an onsite schedule, you will benefit from engaging in-person collaboration with other hardware and RF engineers at our Ottawa, ON office.

What You’ll Do

• Testing and design verification:
  • Functional and parametric testing of satellite, cellular, BLE, LoRa industrial IoT products.
  • Failure root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Device testing and preparation for certification.
  • Device installation and validation on real assets in our test yard.
• Electrical design:
  • Component evaluation.
  • PCB and schematic design review.
  • Cable design.
  • Schematic, BOM, and component documentation.
• Full product lifecycle support:
  • Providing installation and product certification support.
  • Customization of standard products for large projects.
  • Supporting manufacturing for new product introduction.
  • Supply chain engineering support.

Who You Are

You’re a strategic thinker with operational excellence, ready to handle multiple priorities with agility. You should have:

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Hardware bench skills (soldering, debugging, test automation).
• Experience with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and time management skills.
• A valid driver’s license and transportation access for occasional field testing.

Then we want to meet you!

About Us

At ORBCOMM, we’re pioneers in IoT technology, driving innovation and empowering clients to make data-driven decisions. Our solutions enable customers to boost productivity, streamline operations, and increase profitability. With over 30 years of experience, we manage millions of assets worldwide across sectors including transportation, heavy industries, satellite, and maritime. Discover more at www.orbcomm.com.

Ready to Join Us?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Your skills and passion can help us achieve remarkable things! If you seek a vibrant, growth-oriented environment, ORBCOMM is the place for you.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. Only selected candidates will be contacted.