The posted salary range is flexible and will be determined based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications.

Nooelec is an electrical engineering company specializing in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge electronic hardware for technology enthusiasts, hobbyists, commercial customers, and government contractors. Since 2007, we've been committed to developing innovative, high-quality products for worldwide distribution while providing competitive pricing and exceptional customer support. Proudly North American, our headquarters are located in Newmarket, Ontario.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented RF Hardware Design Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will apply your expertise in RF and electronic hardware design to develop innovative, high-performance products from concept through production. You will research emerging technologies, design and simulate RF circuits, develop and test prototypes, create engineering documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet performance, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct research and development to stay current with industry trends and drive product innovation
- Design, simulate, develop, and modify electronic hardware, systems, and PCB assemblies, both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Translate product requirements and marketing objectives into reliable, cost-effective engineering solutions
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, marketing, manufacturing, and quality teams to define specifications, assembly processes,



and test plans
- Select components and develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) that meet performance, cost, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Review PCB layouts for functionality, manufacturability, safety, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance
- Support production and purchasing teams with component selection, sourcing, and procurement
- Design, assemble, test, and optimize functional prototypes
- Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, mechanical, software, and firmware teams
- Coordinate with external laboratories to complete regulatory and compliance testing
- Partner with software and firmware engineers to ensure seamless hardware integration
- Provide engineering support for production and resolve design and manufacturing issues throughout the product lifecycle

Requirements:

- B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Thorough understanding of the product design cycle, including experience in product conceptualization, design, development, and mass production
- Experience in PCB design for RF and microwave applications, including both Rx and Tx chains, utilizing CAD-based design tools like Altium and KiCAD
- Familiarity with analog and digital system design,



including high-frequency simulation and signal processing, using industry-standard tools such as Keysight ADS and MATLAB
- Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with board-level diagnostics and repairs
- Proficiency with the use of common lab test equipment, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and signal generators
- In-depth understanding of core RF components such as transmission lines, amplifiers, mixers, attenuators, and filters
- Ability to prepare detailed and accurate technical reports
- Ability to multitask while adhering to project deadlines

Preferred Experience:

- Experience with advanced radio frequency design
- Experience with Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED;) reporting and logging
- Experience managing staff, leading engineering teams and project leadership
- Experience with firmware and software development (knowledge of high-level and low-level programming languages)
- Experience with EMI mitigation techniques
- Skills in DFT (Design for Test), DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and DFA (Design for Assembly)
- Previous experience interacting with procurement team members
- Experience with digital signal processing techniques used in modern radio systems

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Perks

- Casual dress
- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aurora, ON L4G 4C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- Electrical engineering: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 RF Hardware Design Engineer (Aurora)
🏢 Nooelec
📍 Aurora