Hardware Developer at NDI in Waterloo, Ontario, CA

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 PCB 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