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Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Experience:
7+ years of direct experience
Job Ref #:
NRCC-SHDE-01

Nuvation is recognized as a global leader in Electronic Design Services (EDS). We provide project-based Hardware, Logic, and Firmware/Software Design services for the embedded systems industry. We offer a full spectrum of systems engineering, including FPGA design, Board (PCB) design, Signal Integrity analysis, Firmware/Software, and turnkey Product Development. Nuvation is a successful and established company with well-established offices in San Jose, California and Waterloo, Ontario. Nuvation has also recently opened an office in Shanghai, China.

Nuvation develops leading-edge technology for many companies, simultaneously working in many vertical markets. The focus is on challenging design work, high quality, and time to market.

Nuvation engineers work on projects combining digital and analog board-level electronic designs, large and small FPGAs/CPLDs, and embedded software and firmware.  We operate in a wide variety of vertical markets and technology sectors, including telecom/datacom/storage, consumer electronics, medical and scientific systems and devices, security/defense/aerospace, semiconductor and test, imaging/video/broadcast applications, and many other areas.  Therefore, we are seeking individuals who have an understanding of MANY different technologies, and a quick ability (and desire) to learn new technologies. This person should know something about (and be excited by) a broad range of technologies and applications.


Job Summary:

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to be involved in a variety of projects. This position will require background in multiple areas, particularly digital board design.
Our rapid hardware development cycle at Nuvation provides a unique and challenging opportunity to apply a variety of skills, making for a fulfilling and interesting employment opportunity.


Responsibilities:

  • Architect, design, and implement digital board designs, ranging from 4 to 34 layers
  • Board–level component selection, circuit design
  • Work with other design engineers to integrate and bring up FPGA design, microprocessor firmware/software, and DSP firmware/software
  • Work with customers, writing proposals and participating in the customer engagement process

Requirements:
  • 5+ years working experience in board-level hardware design
  • Must have experience with Board-level component selection, circuit design
  • Must have experience with Hardware debug and integration
  • Must have experience with System design and integration
  • Experience with board-level switching power supply design is a plus
  • Experience working in a variety of industries
  • Technical leadership
  • Project Management a plus
  • Experience with OrCAD, DxDesigner, and Altium


General Characteristics Desired:

  • Rapid learning
  • Multi-tasking
  • Estimation and critical thinking
  • Independent and self-managing when needed
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication
  • Desire to mentor others and collaborate with teams
  • Passion and creativity
  • Hands-on and practical
  • A focus on results
  • Commitment to quality


Benefits:


Nuvation offers competitive salaries with excellent health, life, and disability benefits. All positions at Nuvation have opportunities for diversity, innovation, advancement, and success. We have a fast-paced, yet relaxed work environment and a unique corporate culture.  Nuvation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Contacts:

Send your resume to: canada_careers@nuvation.com

Nuvation Research (Canada) Corp.
470 Weber St. N., Suite 201
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada  N2L 6J2
T: +1 (519) 746-2304
F: +1 (519) 746-2939

 

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