Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Aversan Inc.; 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 design, develop, and execute test solutions for PCBs, subassemblies, and RF systems. You will validate designs and collaborate with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires 6+ years of hands-on hardware testing, strong lab skills, and experience with CAD tools and scripting. This full-time on-site position offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 6+ years hands-on hardware testing and validation.
• Experience with PCB testing and design validation.
• Proficient with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, multimeters).
• Experience with CAD tools (Altium, Eagle, Allegro, KiCad, Upverter).
• Scripting in Python, MATLAB, Bash, or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test procedures, fixtures, and software for RF and radiation systems.
• Create 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.
• Maintain traceability and records for auditing and continuous improvement.
• Interface with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to validate designs and resolve test issues.
• Support prototypes bring-up and root-cause analysis of test failures.
• Collaborate with hardware design teams to ensure testability.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure test requirements are met.

Skills

Hardware testing

PCB testing

Design validation

Python

MATLAB

Oscilloscopes

VNAs

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Eagle

Allegro

KiCad

Upverter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Multimeter

VNA

Job description

Aversan Inc. () 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. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test solutions for PCBs, subassemblies, and RF systems, while ensuring products meet design specifications and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in hardware validation, automated testing, and troubleshooting, and will collaborate closely with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in hardware testing, design validation, or a 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 (annual salary)

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.