Hardware Designer

Fidus Systems

. Develop system- and board-level architectural designs collaboratively with software and FPGA programmers .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$95,000 - CA$145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-speed circuit design, multi-layer PCB design, and FPGA development, with a strong focus on regulatory certification and hardware integration. Capable of leading technical design efforts and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

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High-Speed Circuit DesignFPGA DevelopmentPCB LayoutOrCAD Capture CISSignal Integrity Analysis

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Hard Skills

Electronics DesignSchematic CaptureComponent SelectionLTSpice SimulationsDDR4PCIe Gen4MIPIUSB-CHDMIJESD204B

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Cadence CISOrCADCadence AllegroOptical Test SetsSignal AnalyzersGHz+ OscilloscopesVNAsSignal GeneratorsElectronic Loads

Industry Keywords

Regulatory Certification TestingHardware Product Development CycleESD ConsiderationsEMI ConsiderationsRF Design Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop system- and board-level architectural designs collaboratively with software and FPGA programmers
Analyze requirements and provide schematic design and component selection for high-speed circuits, SerDes up to 32Gbps, control circuits, power supply sequencing, inter-board connectors, and memory buses
Conduct LTSpice design simulations and validate circuits through prototype bench tests
Collaborate with Signal Integrity teams on critical-net analysis
Participate in Signal Integrity, PCB Layout, FPGA coding, and Software design reviews
Create parts libraries and perform schematic capture with embedded layout constraints using OrCAD Capture CIS
Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures
Perform lab bring-up and in-depth verification of hardware prototypes
Resolve hardware and software integration issues with the team
Lead regulatory certification testing
Generate technical and user documentation
Provide pre-project technical support to business and sales teams on scope, schedule, estimates, and deliverables
Provide post-project technical support to customers
Mentor junior and intermediate electronic designers
Collaborate with customers and cross-functional FPGA, software, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal teams throughout product development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of direct electronics design experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent
Ability to lead a design technically and mentor others
Strong fundamental knowledge of high-speed circuit and multi-layer PCB design
In-depth understanding of the hardware product development cycle, including requirements, architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, signal integrity, verification, and manufacturing
Background in FPGA designs, including 32Gbps differential pairs, power/thermal design
Experience with DDR4, PCIe Gen4, MIPI, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI, SerDes, and JESD204B
Experience with Cadence CIS, OrCAD, or Cadence Allegro
Experience using optical test sets, signal analyzers, and GHz+ oscilloscopes
Hands-on debugging experience with scopes, VNAs, signal generators, and electronic loads
Familiarity with ESD, EMI, and RF design considerations
Ability to use Verilog, RTL, or HLS is an asset
Embraces AI as part of a modern engineering toolkit
Travel may be required domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching GRSP contributions
Annual profit-sharing bonus
Other supplementary benefits
Travel opportunities to support customer engagements and project delivery