Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Aversan; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. in Toronto, ON is seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer to join our team. Location: Toronto, ON. Job Type: Full Time.

Working Arrangement: On-site. You will design test procedures for PCBs and RF/radiation systems, create automated setups, develop test scripts, and prepare reports aligned with design specs and customer requirements. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to provide DFT feedback and drive testability across the development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in hardware testing and PCB testing.
• Experience with lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, VNAs.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (Altium, Eagle, Allegro, KiCad, Upverter).
• Scripting or programming with Python, MATLAB, Bash, or C/C++.

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 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.

Skills

Hardware testing

PCB testing

Design validation

DFT feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

VNAs

Job description

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

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++).

Compensation: $ 120,000 – $140,000 CAD

The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate.

Vacancy Status:This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AI in Hiring:We use AI tools to assist with application management (e.g., organizing submissions and surfacing potentially relevant qualifications). AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment team. Our use of AI is governed by security and privacy risk assessments aligned with our cybersecurity framework.