Senior Electrical Engineer

Marler & Associates Search; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Arnprior, ON. This role involves leading design and development of high-performance electrical and embedded systems for mission-critical applications in Aerospace, Defense, and Electric Vehicles. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in electrical design, proficiency with CAD tools like Altium Designer, and expertise in certification standards. This position offers a mix of on-site and flexible remote work options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in electrical design, embedded systems, or power electronics.
• Deep understanding of hardware/software integration and system-level design.
• Expertise with certification standards (DO-254, DO-160, MIL-STD).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of electrical systems.
• Guide and mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
• Collaborate directly with clients to define requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Embedded systems

Power electronics

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Cadence

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Arnprior, ON

Full-Time · On-Site (with some flexibility)

Engineering confidence in mission-critical systems.
Design rugged electronics, embedded systems, and electrified vehicle platforms for industries where reliability is non‑negotiable, including Aerospace, Defense, Electric Vehicles, Smart IoT.

Our client partners with clients to bring complex hardware and software solutions to life — from concept to certification.

We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of high-performance electrical and embedded systems.

You’ll take ownership of complex projects, drive technical decisions, and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team. This role is primarily on‑site in Arnprior, ON, with some flexibility for focused remote work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end‑to‑end design and development of electrical systems, including power distribution, control, and embedded electronics
• Architect integrated hardware/software solutions and system‑level designs
• Oversee verification, validation, and certification activities (DO-254, DO-160, MIL-STD, etc.)
• Guide and mentor junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices
• Collaborate directly with clients to define requirements, present designs, and provide technical guidance
• Identify and solve complex design challenges across multidisciplinary projects

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of professional experience in electrical design, embedded systems, or power electronics
• Proven experience with CAD tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence, or similar)
• Deep understanding of hardware/software integration and system‑level design
• Expertise with certification standards (DO-254, DO-160, MIL-STD)
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation abilities
• Eligible for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)