HARDWARE TEST ENGINEER

High Tech Genesis Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design services company in Ottawa is looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to design and implement test procedures for PCBs and systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with FPGA and ARM microprocessors, alongside 2+ years in hardware testing or design validation. Applicants should be comfortable in lab environments and have skills with various test equipment and programming languages. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams for design validations and troubleshooting hardware issues.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Canadian Reliability Clearance.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing or design validation.
• Comfortable in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test procedures for PCBs and systems.
• Create manual and automated test setups.
• Develop and maintain test scripts for efficiency.

Skills

RF Design Experience

Experience with FPGA

Experience with ARM microprocessors

Experience with signal processing

Experience with C/C++

Experience with Python or Bash

Tools

Altium

Eagle

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

VNAs

Multimeters

Job description

Overview

WE'RE HIRING!

At HTG, you’ll push boundaries with the latest tech and collaborate with a team that loves what they do. Be part of a design services company that is amongst the companies that lead the world in technology and innovation.

Your next chapter starts here.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test procedures, fixtures, and software for PCBs, subassemblies, and complete systems
• Create both manual and automated test setups using lab and production-grade equipment
• Develop and maintain test scripts to improve test efficiency and repeatability
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports that align with design specifications and customer requirements
• Maintain traceability and detailed records for auditing and continuous improvement
• Interface with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to validate new designs, provide DFT (Design for Test) feedback, and resolve test issues across the development lifecycle
• Support prototype bring-up and debug, assist with root cause analysis of test failures, and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with hardware design teams early in the development cycle to provide DFT feedback, ensuring testability of PCBs and assemblies
• Participate in design reviews for all active designs to ensure test requirements have been met

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Canadian Reliability Clearance
• RF Design Experience
• High level experience working with FPGA’s and ASIC’s
• Experience working with ARM microprocessors
• Experience working with Microsoft's PIX performance tuning and debugging tool
• Experience working with signal processing
• Experience with C/C++
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, design validation, or a related field
• Comfortable in a lab environment and experience using standard tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, VNAs, etc.
• Experience with at least one scripting or programming language; Python, or Bash
• Experience with one or more CAD tools; Altium, Eagle, Allegro, KiCad, and/or Upverter
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues, drive design decisions and implement well documented processes

High Tech Genesis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values.

Please advise High Tech Genesis of any accommodation measures you may require.

1. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada.
2. Please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format when applying for this position.