Position Overview
This embedded electronics engineer will have a primary task of digital hardware development of embedded GNSS systems. This will be an active engineering role which will require innovation and close attention to detail. They will have the opportunity to acquire new skills while engaging in innovative product design. Experience with hardware design and embedded microcontroller software development will be required.
The embedded electronics engineer will be expected to develop new product features on embedded system platforms as well as support overall product test systems and operator configuration tool suites.
Responsibilities
Develop real time location based embedded applications for highly integrated positioning systems.
Implement and maintain peripheral components including LTE cellular GNSS Wi-Fi BLE Ethernet USB CAN and Serial.
Code updates for proprietary Over the Air binary message protocols.
Extend platform capabilities related to decryption of RTK service messages and resilient navigation capability.
Support full system product software development
Qualifications
3 years of experience in embedded systems development
Bachelors in electrical engineering
Experience with EDA tools schematic capture and PCB Altium Designer
Able to operate a variety of Lab Bench test equipment (Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyser etc...)
Coding experience with Embedded C and Embedded Linux (Yocto or similar)
Familiar with Microchip MPLAB development environment
Ability to research components and read component data sheets.
Good documentation skills to generate production documentation test reports and generate product user manuals.
Strong problem-solving skills
Able to sense the importance/impact of issues and takes appropriate actions
Able to self-manage tasks and responsibilities
The ability to take a project from start to finish.
Must be eligible to obtain Controlled Goods Program (CGP) authorization
Compensation
$86000 - $110000
Vacancy
We have 1 available position(s).
Job Title:Embedded Electronics Engineer
Requisition Number:2121
Date: January 23 2026
Location 1: Ottawa ON
Remote: No
Business Unit: Defence & Space
Department: GNSS
Job Type: Full-time
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