137 Hardware Design jobs in Canada

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Hardware Design Engineer

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

Summary:

Mircom is seeking talented, independent individuals that have previous experience in analog, digital and mixed signal circuit design. The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate knowledge on a broad range of systems and circuits, including: Power supplies, small signal and power amplifiers, signal processing, microcontroller based systems, FPGA based digital systems, serial communications channels, ADC/DAC converters, EMI/EMC filtering and protection. This is a full time permanent role based out of our Head Office in Vaughan, ON.

• Analyze product requirements and create a detailed hardware architecture and formal structured design.
• Conduct circuit analysis from requirements to formal design.
• Perform simulations to validate design choices.
• Design of electronic circuits using suitable components, systems and equipment.
• Design auxiliary tools, prototypes and test interfaces.
• Circuit debugging and troubleshooting.
• Prepare product operational documentation to support software development.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PHD Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Analog, Digital and Mixed Signal Circuits Analysis and Design experience.
• Embedded Systems.
• DC/DC Power Converters.
• FPGA Design.
• Audio Power Amplifiers.
• A/D and D/A Converters.
• Passive and Active Filters.
• Microprocessors and microcontrollers.
• Serial Communication (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, I2S, Ethernet).
• Schematic Drawing.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet schedule commitments.
• Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills to support work in a team environment.
• Self-started, versatile and eager to learn.

Desired Skills:

• Hands-on PCB Layout knowledge
• Analog circuit simulation
• C programming experience
• VHDL programming
• DFT and DFM techniques
• Experience with Altium Designer, Matlab and PSPICE

What Mircom Offers:

• A great working environment with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive salary
• Group Insurance benefits
• Company RRSP program

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Mircom does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved in advance by Mircom to provide resumes to this posting or website will be considered unsolicited

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We're working with an innovative company at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology to find a Design Verification Engineer (Board Electronics). In this role, you'll take ownership of product verification effortsfrom planning and execution to troubleshooting and reporting. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet stringent reliability and performance standards, with a focus on FPGA, GPU, and MPSoC systems used in mission-critical environments.

The right candidate brings 5+ years of experience in hardware design verification, a strong command of test instrumentation, and familiarity with video standards (e.g., DisplayPort, HDMI, 12G-SDI) and serial protocols (SPI, UART, I2C). Hands-on experience with environmental testing and schematic review tools is highly valued. You'll be part of a company that emphasizes autonomy, technical excellence, and collaborationoffering strong benefits, wellness perks, and a performance-driven culture.

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Principal Scientist.

About the team:

The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab aims to create a leading global data analytics platform organized into three specialized teams using innovative programming technologies. This team focuses on full-stack innovations, including software-hardware co-design and optimizing data efficiency at both the storage and runtime layers. This team also develops next-generation GPU architecture for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications.

One of the goals of this lab are to enhance algorithm performance and training efficiency across industries, fostering long-term competitiveness.

About the job:

• Build an accurate and universal AI performance model based on mainstream AI acceleration technologies to support theoretical analysis.

• Track the emerging hardware designs in the industry, conduct in-depth insight and survey analysis, and identify the direction of key cutting-edge technologies.

• Cooperate with our AI research team to identify key performance bottlenecks in future AI workloads, and define key algo-hw codesign features of our next-generation chips, for the objectives of low cost, high throughput, great scalability, and stability.

• Performance modelling of representative AI workloads with state of the art training & inference algorithms on different hardware specs for quantitative analysis of compute, memory, IO and interconnect.

• Lead our team for acceleration algorithm breakthrough in best tradeoff between model quality and compute efficiency.

• Track the emerging algorithm-hardware codesign technologies in the industry, conduct in-depth insight and survey analysis, and deeply understand main directions and trends of cutting-edge algorithm-hardware codesign technologies.

Job Description

We're working with an innovative company at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology to find a Senior PCB Design Engineer. In this role, youll lead the design of complex, high-speed multilayer PCBs (10+ layers), collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge, mission-critical hardware. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on experience in high-speed PCB layout, deep knowledge of signal/power integrity, and proficiency with Cadence Allegro. Experience with technologies such as PCIe, DDR4, DisplayPort, and Rigid-Flex designs will set you apart. You'll join a company that values technical excellence, autonomy, competitive salary, cross-team collaboration, strong benefits, wellness perks, and a performance-based culture.

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Position: Staff ASIC Design Engineer – AI/ML Hardware IP
Location: On-site in Canada

We're partnering with a leading global semiconductor company to find a Staff ASIC Design Engineer to help architect and develop next-gen AI/ML hardware IP. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in RTL design, micro-architecture development, and hardware integration , particularly in areas like clock domain crossing, power optimization, and formal verification.

• Define micro-architecture and detailed specifications from high-level design requirements.

• Develop performance-optimized RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog) with strong area and power efficiency.

• Integrate sub-IP blocks into larger SoC components and subsystems.

• Conduct Lint, CDC, and synthesis flow analysis.

• Collaborate with verification teams to define test plans, debug regressions, and analyze coverage reports.

• Create SVA assertions for white-box and formal verification.

• Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables.

• 5+ years of hands-on ASIC design experience (verification, RTL, integration, etc.).

• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog, RTL design, and logic synthesis.

• Experience with one or more of the following:

  • Clock/reset architecture, FIFOs, bus protocols (AHB/AXI), memory control

  • AI/ML hardware blocks

  • Power-aware design using UPF, CLP, PowerPro, etc.

  • CDC and lint tools (Spyglass, 0-in, SVA)

  • Synthesis and timing tools (Design Compiler, PrimeTime, Formality)

  • Simulation tools (VCS, Verdi, Questa, Xcelium)

  • Scripting in Python, Perl, TCL, or C

• Bachelor’s (with 5+ years), Master’s (3+ years), or PhD (2+ years) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• Legally authorized to work on-site in Canada.

Job Description

Position: Senior Staff ASIC Design Engineer – AI/ML Hardware IP
Location: On-site in Canada

We’re working with a global semiconductor leader to hire a Senior Staff ASIC Design Engineer focused on developing cutting-edge AI/ML hardware IP. This role is designed for a senior contributor who can lead architecture definition, RTL development, and integration across complex SoC designs. You'll work cross-functionally to optimize performance, area, power, and verification coverage in highly scalable AI/ML systems.

• Define and implement micro-architecture based on high-level AI/ML design requirements.

• Own RTL development (Verilog/SystemVerilog), optimizing for performance, area, and power.

• Integrate multiple sub-IP blocks into cohesive larger systems.

• Drive Linting, CDC, Synthesis, and Power Intent flow execution and analysis.

• Partner closely with verification teams on test plans, debug, and functional coverage.

• Develop SVA assertions to support formal and white-box verification strategies.

• Influence and lead cross-functional execution, promoting best practices in design and integration.

• 6+ years of ASIC design, RTL, and integration experience (or equivalent: Master’s + 5, PhD + 4).

• Advanced RTL design skills, especially in Verilog/SystemVerilog.

• Demonstrated ownership of complex SoC blocks or subsystems.

• Strong background in:

  • Clock/reset architecture, FIFOs, memory control

  • Power-aware design and low-power optimization (UPF, CLP, PowerPro)

  • Bus protocols (AHB, AXI)

  • AI/ML-specific hardware acceleration blocks

• Deep toolchain knowledge:

  • Simulation (VCS, Verdi, Questa, Xcelium)

  • CDC/lint/formal tools (Spyglass, 0-in, Formality)

  • Synthesis/timing (DCG/NXT, Primetime)

• Scripting experience (Python, Perl, TCL, C) to support design automation.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Must be legally authorized to work on-site in Canada.

Job Description

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Software Engineer in Test (Embedded Systems)

Ottawa, ON

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems including the Sherpa family of GPS guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Software Engineer in Test to join our embedded systems development team. As a key member of our quality assurance group, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing tests for embedded software and hardware systems. You will work closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure that our embedded systems meet rigorous performance, reliability, and safety standards.

What will you be doing?

Test Design and Development:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated and manual test scripts to validate embedded software systems.
• Develop and execute test plans, including unit tests, integration tests, regression tests, and system tests.
• Work with embedded hardware and software teams to define test requirements and scenarios.

Embedded Systems Testing:

• Test embedded firmware/software on real hardware platforms, including microcontrollers, processors, and development boards.
• Analyze and troubleshoot embedded system behavior and performance, identifying and reporting defects to development teams.

Test Automation:

• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and tools for embedded systems.
• Integrate testing into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for embedded software.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with hardware engineers to set up and configure test environments for embedded devices.
• Provide feedback to developers on code quality, coverage, and test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the testability and reliability of embedded systems.
  

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain thorough documentation of test cases, test results, and defect reports.
• Track and report test progress, results, and issues to management.

Performance and Stress Testing:

• Perform stress, load, and performance testing on embedded systems to ensure they meet real-world requirements.
• Simulate various edge cases and failure modes to assess system stability and reliability.

What do we need from you?

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software testing or software development, with a focus on embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with embedded firmware, hardware interfaces, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar for writing test scripts and automation.
• Familiarity with embedded software development and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscope, logic analyzer).
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Google Test, Unity, or Robot Framework.
• Knowledge of embedded operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, Linux) and real-time systems.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with hardware testing tools and protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, or Ruby.
• Knowledge of industry standards for embedded systems testing (e.g., ISO 26262, DO-178C).
• Experience with version control tools like Git and GitLab or similar.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

MMIST values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidates qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

English

• Electrical and electronics engineering

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.