Engineer, Hardware Design Verification, Aurora

Overview

Drive innovation in defence and aerospace with WOLF’s cutting‑edge technology

Earn a competitive annual salary of $115,000+, negotiable based on your skills and experience, with comprehensive benefits

Join WOLF’s inclusive and supportive team to shape the future of mission‑critical solutions worldwide

About WOLF At Wolf Advanced Technology (WOLF), we’re redefining what’s possible on the battlefield and beyond. Our ultra‑rugged, field‑deployable systems don’t just capture and process embedded video, they also supercharge it with real‑time AI insights, neural‑network deep learning, and hyper‑efficient encoding. Powered by the latest NVIDIA, Xilinx, and AMD processors, our gear thrives where others fail, meeting the uncompromising demands of global defense and aerospace pioneers.

Born from a relentless drive to innovate, WOLF’s solutions set the bar for mission‑critical performance. WOLF is trusted by top‑tier contractors and program leads worldwide. We’re a high‑octane, collaboration‑first squad that thrives on exponential growth and breakneck development cycles.

Position Overview WOLF Advanced Technology is looking for a full‑time Engineer, Hardware Design Verification based in Aurora, Ontario.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Design Verification Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing verification strategies that ensure WOLF’s embedded hardware systems meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements across the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Developing and executing verification plans aligned with product specifications and requirements

Designing and running test cases while maintaining verification coverage and regression testing processes

Bringing up prototypes and conducting electrical characterization, environmental qualification, and system‑level testing

Diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and functional issues to refine verification workflows

Collaborating with design, systems, and validation teams to define verification strategies and coverage goals

Documenting verification procedures, results, and reports to maintain traceability and compliance

Mentoring junior engineers and supporting verification best practices across the team

Contributing to test automation initiatives and continuous improvement across the engineering development process

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of hands‑on hardware design verification and debugging experience with FPGA, MPSoC, or GPU‑based embedded systems

Strong proficiency using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters, and the ability to interpret hardware schematics

Preferred Skills

Experience performing hardware bring‑up and validation from schematic review through system‑level integration, including debugging complex embedded systems

Experience with high‑speed video interfaces such as SMPTE 3G‑SDI or 12G‑SDI, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI, DVI, or similar high‑bandwidth interfaces

Familiarity with serial communication protocols, including UART, SPI, and I²C, within embedded hardware environments

Strong understanding of schematic reviews, PCB layout constraints, and hardware debugging using schematics and layout tools, with Cadence experience (asset)

Knowledge of power measurement, thermal testing, and signal integrity considerations in high‑performance embedded systems

Experience working with environmental and reliability standards, including MIL‑STD‑810 and environmental cycling chambers (asset)

Understanding of hardware‑software interaction, including firmware‑assisted diagnostics and low‑level driver validation within embedded platforms

Benefits

Top‑Tier Compensation: $115,000+ CAD (negotiable based on expertise)

Wellness&Coverage: Health Care Spending Account, short‑ and long‑term disability plans, and a monthly Wellness Allowance

Generous Time Off: Three weeks’ paid vacation plus an additional week of company‑wide holiday shutdown

Flexible Work Model: Balance in‑office collaboration with time at home to perform at your best

Profit Sharing: Participate in our profit‑sharing program after one year of service

Relocation Support: Assistance available for the right candidate to make the move seamless

Professional Development: Budget for training, conferences, and memberships to keep skills ahead of the curve

Team Culture: Regular social events, bi‑weekly wellness mornings and holiday parties

Legal&EEO Statement To join our team, applicants must be able to provide valid documentation to show Canadian or US citizenship or Canadian Permanent Residency, and must undergo a police check with no criminal background.

Ready to Unlock Your Mission? At WOLF, we thrive on innovation—an opportunity for those who want to impact mission‑critical aerospace and defense applications. Join a team that rewards excellence, innovation, and dedication.

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