Octasic
Octasic
Octasic develops DSP-based software-defined radio hardware and software for RF signal processing across defense, law enforcement, telecommunications, and unmanned systems. Its compact, low-power wireless devices, platforms, and software toolchains support C5ISR and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, including AI/ML-enabled signal-processing payloads for crewed and uncrewed vehicles. Octasic also provides engineering design, integration, customization, and deployment support for organizations building and fielding advanced wireless and signal-processing systems.

Senior Hardware Designer - Montreal (Hybrid)

Senior hardware designer at Octasic, developing telecommunications systems and electronic circuits for a provider of SoCs and integrated platforms. Leads product architecture, design, validation, and certification.

Description

  • Help define architecture and requirements for new products
  • Contribute to hardware development from initial concept through volume production
  • Create electronic circuit designs and their associated schematics
  • Oversee PCB design, including component placement, shielding, and thermal management
  • Lead product commissioning and troubleshoot new hardware
  • Manage product certification for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, shock, and vibration
  • Support new product introduction teams with test development and PCB manufacturing
  • Manage hardware product lifecycles, including obsolescence and design changes
  • Assist production, test engineering, and customer support teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • At least 10 years of professional experience developing digital and analog circuits
  • Experience designing high-speed electronic circuits
  • Professional fluency in spoken and written French and English
  • Spoken French is required
  • Strong oscilloscope-based debugging skills
  • Self-motivated and highly rigorous, with close attention to detail
  • Experience using RF signal and network analyzers
  • Knowledge of cellular technologies such as GSM, UMTS, LTE, and 5G
  • Experience with RF design
  • Knowledge of VHDL, Python, and C

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Employee benefits package
  • One paid week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Employee share purchase program
  • Public transit reimbursement
  • On-site showers
  • Complimentary snacks and beverages
  • Medical, dental, and telemedicine coverage
  • Multiple social activities throughout the year
  • Fundraising events supporting Le Phare Enfants et Familles
  • Convenient access to public transportation

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