Hardware Test Engineer

Aversan Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. in Toronto, ON is seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer to join our on-site team.

The role focuses on designing and executing test procedures for RF and radiation systems, developing automated test setups, and driving test efficiency across the development lifecycle. Responsibilities include creating test plans and scripts, interfacing with cross-disciplinary teams, and supporting prototype bring-up and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on hardware testing and PCB test experience.
• Experience with lab equipment and standard test tools.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and scripting basics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test procedures, fixtures and software for PCBs and RF/radiation systems.
• Create manual and automated test setups using lab and production equipment.
• Develop and maintain test scripts to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Prepare test plans, cases and reports aligned with specs and customer needs.
• Maintain traceability and records for audits and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical and manufacturing teams to validate designs and address test issues.
• Support prototype bring-up, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide DFT feedback early in development to ensure testability.

Skills

Hardware testing

PCB testing

Design validation

Lab environment

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Eagle

Allegro

KiCad

Upverter

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

VNA

Job description

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Senior Hardware Test Engineer to join our team.

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Full Time

Working Arrangement: On-site

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test procedures, fixtures, and software for PCBs, subassemblies, etc. for RF and radiation 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 prototypes 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong hands‑on experience in hardware testing, PCB testing, design validation, etc.
• Expertise in a lab environment and experience using standard tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, VNAs, etc.
• Experience with any of the CAD tools (Altium, Eagle, Allegro, KiCad, Upverter, etc.)
• Experience with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Bash, or C/C++).