Electronics Hardware Engineer - Product Development Group

Internal Job Title: Hardware Engineer
Job Type: Permanent FullTime
Job Location: Ottawa ON
Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

As an Electronics (Hardware) Engineer in our Product Development group you will play a key part in the design and development of embedded systems that support a range of CBN identity products and identityadjacent systems.

Responsibilities

Design Development and Support

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define system requirements and architectural specifications.
• Design develop and test electronic hardware and embedded systems for smartcard applications.
• Perform PCB design schematic capture and layout using industrystandard tools.
• Develop firmware and software in C# or other languages for embedded platforms.
• Develop and implement algorithms for image processing and computer vision tasks.
• Conduct systemlevel debugging validation and performance optimization.
• Stay current with emerging technonologies and trends in electronics smartcards and image processing and research and recommend improvements to existing products and designs.
• Provide troubleshooting support to resolved hardware issues in deployed systems.
• Work with machine vision products and personnel in Support of QA initiatives.

Documentation

• Create detailed documentation that captures design processes technical specifications and test procedures.

Compliance

• Ensure product designs meet industry standards (FCC CE RoHS ISO) and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and security protocols for smartcard systems (e.g. ISO/IEC 7816 EMV GlobalPlatform).

Qualifications :

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of the following:
  • Embedded systems
  • Radio Frequency (RF) systems
  • Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Image processing
  • Smartcards (asset)
  • Relevant industry standards and compliance frameworks

Soft Skills and Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
  • Analysis problemsolving
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Growth mindset

Experience

• 37 years of experience in relevant position (hardware engineering electrical engineering etc.
• Experience designing embedded systems

Technical Environment

• Embedded Systems: ARM Cortex PIC AVR ESP32 Raspberry Pi.
• Programming Languages: Java JavaCard C# Python.
• Industry Standards & Compliance: FCC CE ISO RoHS ICAO AAMVA.

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English (reading writing speaking)
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) personal security clearance

Additional Information :

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities visible minorities and members of the 2SLGBTQ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion compensation benefits training and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive barrier free selection process we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime