Brand: Greystone Energy Systems The Opportunity An innovative and hands-on R&D; Hardware Research and Development Specialist to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced hardware & embedded software solutions. This role focuses on exploring new technologies, prototyping concepts, and delivering robust hardware designs that support next-generation products. The ideal candidate combines robust technical expertise with a research-driven mindset and a passion for innovation. Objective &

Summary - In cooperation with the Principal Engineer, drive innovation by researching, evaluating, and applying emerging hardware technologies for Products and Testing.

- Accelerate product development through rapid prototyping and iterative designs.
- Ensure hardware designs meet performance, quality, safety, regulatory standards, and baseline engineering quality standards.
- Support seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and software systems.
- Quickly turn initial requirements into a concept prototype for demonstrations/acceptance.
- HW architectures, PCBAs, and Mechanical concepts for Improving Product Test Station multi-up designs, including cost reductions.
- In cooperation with the Principal Engineer or individually, conduct new component research, materials research, and research technologies relevant to product development - Evaluate feasibility, performance, and cost of new hardware concepts - Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and validate innovative ideas - Stay current with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies Hardware Design & Development - Design electronic hardware systems, including schematics, PCB layouts, and system architecture.
- Select components based on performance, cost, availability, reliability, and environmental compliance - Perform circuit design, simulation, and analysis (analog, digital, and mixed signal)



- Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to ensure seamless system integration Prototyping & Testing - Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts and performance requirements.
- Develop and execute test plans, including functional, environmental, and reliability testing.
- Analyze test data and iterate on designs to improve performance and robustness.
- Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers. Validation & Compliance - Ensure designs meet regulatory and industry standards (e.g. UL, CE, FCC, IEC, CSA, and others).
- Support certification processes and documentation as it relates to Hardware Design.
- Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams - Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA), including cross-functional failure mode analysis (FMEA) - Support transition from prototype to production, including cross-site (Ottawa / Moncton) development Product Development & Lifecycle Management - Work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, R&D;, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Quality) in cooperation with Project Management to deliver product development projects, including developing detailed product test plans complete with efforts and timeline estimates.
- Manage Hardware and Software design IP according to PLM standards and methods, including revision controls, data structures and release processes Management - This position reports to the R&D; Manager Education, Training & Experience - >8 Years of experience in HW Product Design - Electrical Design using Altium and related life cycle management best practices.
- PSPICE Simulations / Processors / Microcontrollers - Math CAD - C++ Skills & Competency Requirements - HVAC Gas Sensors / Transmitter product knowledge will be considered a strong asset.
- HVAC Gas Sensors / Transmitter field application knowledge will be considered a strong asset.
- Ability to communicate and work with technical and non-technical staff to define product requirements.
- System Design (Monitor / Transmitter and BAC)

📌 Lead, R&D Hardware Research and Development (Ottawa)
🏢 Armstrong Monitoring
📍 Ottawa