Hardware Development Engineer

We are currently hiring for a working level Hardware Engineering Developer (Test Engineering) P3 to join our Operations team in Ottawa ON. You will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams of professionals ensuring alignment and driving ownership in the defining developing deploying and supporting of industry leading Test Strategies and Automated Test Equipment used in product design verification and manufacturing test. You will contribute to ensuring that products meet quality reliability and performance standards.

You will act as technical support on resolution of test process test equipment design and product performance issues adversely impacting quality cost or delivery targets. You will provide the necessary technical training to production personnel in the operation of test equipment and associated procedures.

Support the development of test systems used in product design verification manufacturing acceptance test and environmental stress screening (ESS).

Support the development and execution of test plans and procedures for electronic products and systems

Troubleshoot and debug issues related to product & test system design & production test failures

Analyze test data and provide recommendations for process improvements

Develop and maintain technical documentation related to system design & test processes

Represent Test Engineering at test & product design reviews including with external customers.

Collaborate with product engineering design teams in the analysis and reporting of the testability of new designs; recommend product design changes to accommodate optimal component sub-assembly and unit level test strategies

Provide project leadership and technical guidance to more junior personnel.

Define project schedule in cooperation with project management and execute to the project plan.

Contribute to development of Test Engineering project budgets and monitor performance to the approved budget.

Contribute to strategic technology road maps for Test Engineering.

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field

• 6 years of experience in test engineering or a related field
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the development integration and commissioning of automated test equipment (ATE) hardware.
• Strong understanding & experience in test instrumentation
• Excellent collaborative team skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Project Management experience including familiarity with MS Project & project management methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering development frameworks & processes
• Proven ability to lead and co-ordinate various discipline (Engineering & Non-engineering) to project success through strong relationship buildings skills effective meetings and excellent verbal and written communication

Project Management Professional (PMP) training and/or certification is considered an asset

Experience with design for test (DFT) methodologies & test strategy planning

Experience with environmental stress screening (ESS) equipment and methodologies

Detailed knowledge and experience in Structural Test processes (ICT boundary scan flying probe etc.)

Proficiency in applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to monitor analyze and improve process performance and quality

Knowledge and experience in working with CCA (circuit card assembly) Contract Manufacturers during development and production is considered an asset

Experience in development of mechanical drawings is considered an asset

Experience in software development using languages including CVI C C# LabView SQL TestStand Python is considered an asset

Knowledge of machine learning or artificial intelligence concepts is considered an asset

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process please contact Human Resources via .

Remote Work :

Full-time