Senior Engineer, Hardware ($140,000+/yr)

• Drive innovation in defence and aerospace with WOLFs cutting-edge technology
• Earn a competitive annual salary of $140,000 with comprehensive benefits
• Join WOLFs inclusive and supportive team to shape the future of mission-critical solutions worldwide

About the Opportunity
WOLF is looking for a full-time Sr. Engineer, Hardware based in Aurora, ON (hybrid). Though this is a hybrid position, you may be required to work on-site for an indefinite length of time based on business needs, such as during bring-up periods.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Engineering (NPI HW/PCB/DV), you will play a pivotal role in leading the design and development of complex mixed-signal hardware systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and successful product integration.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for driving the creation and implementation of innovative hardware solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet product requirements.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the design and development of mixed-signal hardware systems according to product specifications
• Developing comprehensive hardware functional specifications to align with product characteristics
• Translating product requirements into complete hardware designs, including sub-systems
• Conducting feasibility studies and selecting components to meet technical, cost, and operational needs
• Implementing circuit schematics and troubleshooting hardware designs using appropriate lab tools
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and maintaining necessary documentation
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software, firmware, and PCB engineers, to ensure product functionality
• Managing hardware bring-up and performing detailed circuit analysis
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Managing relationships with third-party design companies and overseeing subcontracted deliverables
• Providing updates and technical documentation both internally and externally to customers
• Identifying areas for design performance improvement through product testing and analysis

About You
To qualify, you will need a bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with 10 years of hands-on experience in the design and development of mixed-signal hardware systems.

WOLF is a military and aerospace manufacturer requiring strict adherence to CGP and ITAR requirements. As a condition of employment, 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.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Demonstrated proficiency in designing with high-speed interfaces, including PCIe Gen4, DDR4, and GDDR6
• Proven experience with video standards such as SMPTE-424M (3G-SDI), SMPTE ST-2082 (12G-SDI), DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, DVI, RS170, and STANAG 3350
• Extensive knowledge of serial communication protocols, including UART, SPI, and I2C
• Solid understanding of power distribution networks and multi-phase configurations
• Expert proficiency with Cadence OrCAD Capture 17.4 and 23.1
• Demonstrated expertise in product configuration management and product lifecycle management
• Strong understanding of PCB manufacturing cost factors and fabrication processes
• Proven ability in signal integrity analysis and configuration management
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English
• Masters degree or PhD in electrical engineering or a related field (asset)
• Industry specific experience with VPX (46.x, 65.x), XMC (42.x, 61.0, 88.0), MXM standards (asset)
• Familiarity with layout design tools, with preference for Allegro PCB Editor (asset)
• Experience with signal integrity analysis and configuration management (asset)
• Experience with NVIDIA and/or AMD GPUs (asset)

About the Benefits
Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $140,000 , and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Health Care Spending Account
• 3 weeks Paid time off plus an extra week for holiday shutdown
• A flexible hybrid work model
• Monthly Wellness Allowance
• Profit-sharing program after one year
• Relocation Assistance for the right candidate
• Personal/professional development opportunities
• Regular social and appreciation events like holiday parties, sports events, food trucks, bi-weekly wellness events, and much more!

Join us at WOLF and be part of a team dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions for the world’s most demanding markets. Apply today!

About Wolf Advanced Technology
At Wolf Advanced Technology (WOLF), we lead the world in designing and developing rugged, field-deployable solutions that capture, process, encode, and display embedded video for the most demanding military and aerospace markets. Founded with a commitment to innovation, our advanced products meet the rigorous standards necessary for mission-critical success, serving top defense contractors and aerospace leaders globally. Our key technologies include NVIDIA, Xilinx, and AMD processing units, which power our cutting-edge solutions for AI machine vision, neural network-based deep learning, and more. 

Our high-energy, results-driven team thrives in an environment of rapid business growth and continuous innovation. At WOLF, we cherish a culture of collaboration where every voice is valued. If you excel in fast-paced development and are excited by leading-edge technology, WOLF is the company for you. Join us and contribute to groundbreaking, lifesaving, mission-critical systems.

For more information, please visit our website: wolfadvancedtechnology.com