HARDWARE TEST ENGINEER

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

Job summary

A design services company is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to design and implement test procedures and collaborate with teams to validate new designs. The ideal candidate has hands-on RF design experience, knowledge in FPGA and ASIC technologies, and the ability to obtain a Canadian Reliability Clearance. This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, and requires comfort with laboratory environments and standard testing tools. Be part of a dynamic team pushing the limits of technology and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, design validation, or a related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues, drive design decisions and implement well documented processes.
• Comfortable in a lab environment and experience using standard testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test procedures, fixtures, and software for PCBs and systems.
• Create both manual and automated test setups using lab equipment.
• Develop and maintain test scripts to improve efficiency.

Skills

RF Design Experience

FPGA/ASIC experience

ARM microprocessors

Microsoft PIX

Signal processing

C/C++

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

VNAs

Altium

Eagle

Allegro

KiCad

Upverter

Job description

Hardware Test Engineer - High Tech Genesis

Join to apply for the HARDWARE TEST ENGINEER role at High Tech Genesis.

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 leaders in technology and innovation.

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
• Hands‑on 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 committed to building inclusive teams where diverse perspectives drive innovation.

We support an accessible recruitment process and are happy to provide accommodation upon request.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada, and resumes should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.