Jr. Electrical Engineer (New Grad)

Wolf Advanced Technology; Aurora; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Profit-sharing after first year

Professional development support

Team culture events

Job summary

Wolf Advanced Technology in Aurora, Ontario, is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer (New Graduate) for a one-year contract with potential renewal. You will join the Engineering team to design, develop, and test rugged embedded computing hardware for military and aerospace applications, working with VPX, PCIe, and advanced FPGA platforms.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with hands-on hardware experience from projects or co-ops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong foundation in digital electronics, embedded systems, and hardware development.
• Hands-on exposure to embedded hardware through projects or internships.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of embedded hardware modules and carrier boards.
• Assist schematic capture, component selection, BOM development, and PCB design.
• Support hardware designs involving FPGAs, processors, memory, power, clocks, and interfaces.
• Participate in VPX and VITA carrier-board development including PCIe interfaces.
• Prototype board bring-up, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Use lab equipment to support hardware testing and verification against requirements.
• Document test results and engineering decisions; participate in design reviews.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, firmware, mechanical, and thermal teams.

Skills

Embedded systems

Digital electronics

Hardware design

FPGAs

Processors

PCIe

Schematic reading

PCB development

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Altium

KiCad

Xilinx FPGA

Intel FPGA

Job description

Join the Pack as a Junior Electrical Engineer
Location: Aurora, Ontario | Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 | One Year Contract with Potential for Renewal

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About WOLF

At Wolf Advanced Technology (WOLF), we’re redefining what’s possible on the battlefield and beyond. Our ultra-rugged, field-deployable systems don’t just capture and process embedded video—they supercharge it with real‑time AI insights, neural‑network deep learning, and hyper‑efficient encoding. Powered by the latest NVIDIA, Xilinx, and AMD processors, our gear thrives where others fail, meeting the uncompromising demands of glob‑al defence and aerospace pioneers.
Born from a relentless drive to innovate, WOLF’s solutions set the bar for mission‑critical performance—trusted by top‑tier contractors and program leads worldwide. We’re a high‑octane, collaboration‑first squad that thrives on exponential growth and breakneck development cycles. If you live for cutting‑edge tech, rapid R&D sprints, and making a life‑or‑death impact, your next breakthrough belongs at WOLF. Join us—and help build the future of mission‑critical video systems.

WOLF is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer (New Graduate) to join our Engineering team. This role is designed for a recent Electrical or Computer Engineering graduate with a strong foundation in digital electronics, embedded systems, and hardware design.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will support the design, development, and testing of advanced embedded computing hardware for rugged military and aerospace applications. You will gain hands‑on experience with QMC/FGX modules, VPX carrier boards, VITA‑based hardware, schematic design, PCB development, board bring‑up, and hardware validation. In this exciting role, you will:

• Support the design and development of embedded hardware modules and carrier boards
• Assist with schematic capture, component selection, BOM development, and PCB design activities
• Support hardware designs involving FPGAs, processors, memory, power, clocks, reset circuitry, connectors, and management interfaces
• Assist with VPX and VITA carrier‑board development, including PCIe interfaces, power distribution, and connector and lane assignments
• Participate in prototype board bring‑up, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies to support hardware testing
• Support hardware verification and validation against established design requirements
• Participate in schematic, PCB, and engineering design reviews
• Document test results, design changes, technical issues, and engineering decisions
• Collaborate closely with hardware, FPGA, firmware, mechanical, thermal, and test engineering teams
• Support prototype builds, engineering changes, and new product introduction activities
• Develop your knowledge of rugged hardware design, high‑speed digital interfaces, and VPX/VITA standards

Your Edge

You are a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, with a strong academic foundation in digital electronics, embedded systems, and hardware development.

You have gained hands‑on exposure to electronic hardware through academic projects, co‑op placements, internships, engineering design teams, capstone projects, or personal projects. You have a basic understanding of schematic design and PCB development and are comfortable reading schematics, datasheets, and other technical documentation.

You have experience or familiarity with FPGAs, processors, or embedded hardware platforms and are eager to expand your knowledge of advanced embedded computing systems. Exposure to PCB design tools such as Cadence, Altium, KiCad, or similar platforms is considered an asset, along with experience working with AMD/Xilinx or Intel FPGA platforms.

Familiarity with interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, or UART, as well as exposure to VPX, VITA, XMC, QMC, or similar embedded computing platforms, would be beneficial but is not required. Experience with board bring‑up, troubleshooting, robotics, Formula SAE, aerospace, satellite, or other hands‑on engineering projects is also an asset.

Above all, you are curious, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn. You bring strong problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills and are excited to develop your technical abilities while contributing to advanced hardware used in demanding military and aerospace environments.

At WOLF, we invest in you – not just through a competitive base salary, tailored to your skills and experience, but with growth, and work‑life balance. This role is a one‑year contract, with opportunity for extension to a permanent position. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Total Compensation & Growth: Negotiable salary plus profit‑sharing after your first year.
• Flexible Work Model: Balance in‑office collaboration with time at home – whatever helps you perform at your best.
• Professional Development: Support for industry conferences, professional memberships, and ongoing learning to keep your career trajectory soaring.
• Team Culture: Regular social events – from bi‑weekly wellness mornings and food‑truck lunches to holiday parties and sports outings—so you can build real connections with your teammates.

Ready to Unlock Your Mission?

At WOLF, we thrive on innovation—but we also play by strict defence rules. To join our pack, applicants must be able to provide valid documentation to show Canadian or US citizenship or Canadian Permanent Residency and undergo a police check with no criminal background.

Join WOLF and be part of a culture that rewards your talents, champions your growth, and ensures you’re set up to thrive—both on and off the production floor.

At WOLF, we use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to screen or assess applications.

Leader of the Pack

At WOLF Advanced Technology, we design and manufacture rugged, high‑performance computing, AI, and video I/O boards, modules, and systems. Our solutions thrive in harsh aerospace and defence environments, powered by advanced NVIDIA GPUs and Xilinx FPGAs. At WOLF, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology like the NVIDIA Jetson and Quadro series, at the front‑of‑innovation. We redefine high‑speed processing in the most demanding environments. Join our dynamic team, where pioneering groundbreaking technology makes every day exciting and rewarding.