Hardware Developer
Summary
Northern Digital is hiring a Hardware Developer (Electronics) in Waterloo, ON to design mixed-signal and FPGA-based embedded hardware for medical devices. Day to day: schematic capture, multi-layer PCB layout, prototyping, board bring-up, validation, and cross-functional collaboration using tools like Altium.
POSITION DETAILS:
Job Location: Waterloo
Position Status: Existing Position
Compensation Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 range per year.
THE IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:
We are seeking a talented Hardware Developer (Electronics) to join our R&D team developing advanced embedded and measurement systems for medical devices. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design of high-performance mixed-signal and FPGA-based embedded systems used in cutting-edge medical technologies. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from architecture and design through board bring-up, system integration, validation, and release, while collaborating closely with firmware, mechanical, and product development teams.
HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE
- Design and develop mixed-signal embedded hardware systems, including schematic capture and multi-layer PC layout.
- Prototype proof-of-concept designs and perform board bring-up, troubleshooting and hardware validation.
- Participate in system architecture, requirements definition, and design reviews.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with embedded firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams.
- Ensure signal and power integrity, and support ESD and EMC compliance.
- Develop electrical specifications, validation plans, and test documentation.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
- 4 -5 years of relevant experience, including equivalent project work, research, or hands-on experience.
- Experience with schematic capture, schematic symbol & footprint creation, preferably using Altium ECAD.
- Experience with multi-layer PCB layout, preferably 8+ layers.
- Practical, hands-on experience validating and debugging hardware using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other equipment.
- Capable of hand soldering small SMD components (0402 and QFNs) and reworking boards by cutting traces and adding fly-wires.
- Strong understanding of digital and power circuit design, including SPI, LVDS, DDR3/DDR4, and PoE++.
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS:
- Experience with CMOS global shutter image sensors and AMD Xilinx MPSoC-based systems.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level problem-solving skills.
- Self-driven and collaborative, with strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills