Electronics Engineer

Norsat International, Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field.
  • 4-7 years of experience in electronics design or product engineering.
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design software.
  • Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
  • Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes and electronic test analyzers.
  • Familiarity with product development and manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of RF or wireless communications is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electronic circuits and PCB layouts for products.
  • Support hardware development from design through production validation.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze electronic assemblies and systems.
  • Maintain engineering documentation including specifications and drawings.
  • Select and evaluate electronic components based on requirements.
  • Conduct laboratory testing using various electronic test equipment.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve production issues.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation days.
  • 5 paid sick days.
  • 100% employer-paid comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Professional development fund up to $2,000 annually.
  • 100% reimbursement for job-related training expenses.
  • Flexible working hours based on position.
  • On-site leisure areas and employee events for engagement.
Full Job Description
Summary:

The Electronics Engineer contributes to the design, development, and support of electronic systems and components. Working with cross-functional teams, this role supports product development from concept through production while maintaining reliable and efficient system performance.

What You'll Do:

  • Design and develop electronic circuits, schematics, and printed circuit board (PCB) layouts for new and existing products.
  • Support hardware development activities through product design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production release.
  • Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of electronic assemblies and systems.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation including specifications, drawings, test procedures, reports, and design records.
  • Select, evaluate, and qualify electronic components based on performance, availability, and cost requirements.
  • Conduct laboratory testing using oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and other electronic test equipment.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and support continuous product improvement initiatives.
  • Work with suppliers and vendors regarding technical specifications, component quality, and engineering requirements.
  • Support product transition from design into manufacturing.
  • Contribute to initiatives focused on reliability, manufacturability, performance improvements, and cost optimization.


What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 4-7 years of experience in electronics design, hardware development, or product engineering.
  • Experience creating schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer or equivalent design software.
  • Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles.
  • Experience with hardware testing, validation, debugging, and troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on experience with standard laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes and electronic analyzers.
  • Familiarity with product development and manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of RF, wireless communications, or telecommunications products is considered an asset.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


What We Offer:
  • Paid vacation days;
  • 5 paid sick days;
  • 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
  • RRSP program;
  • Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
  • 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
  • On-going training available;
  • Flexible hours of work based on position;
  • Employee Referral Program;
  • Employee Award Program;
  • Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
  • Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games);
  • Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.

Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.

This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.

Applicants must hold either a Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency, or Work/ Study Permit. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide assistance for work authorization.

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