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 — Octasic (Montreal Hybrid)

Senior Hardware Designer at Octasic, developing electronic circuits and telecommunications systems for wireless and multimedia platforms. The role covers hardware design, product debugging, certification, lifecycle management, and production support.

Description

  • Help define architectures and requirements for new products
  • Contribute to hardware product development from initial concept through mass production
  • Design electronic circuits and create the corresponding electrical schematics
  • Oversee printed circuit board layouts, including component placement, shielding, and thermal management
  • Lead product bring-up activities and debug new hardware
  • Coordinate product certification for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, shock, and vibration
  • Assist new product introduction teams with test development and printed circuit board manufacturing
  • Manage hardware lifecycles, including obsolescence planning and design changes
  • Provide technical support to production, test development, and customer support teams
  • Contribute across telecommunications system and electronic circuit development, from architecture and specifications through schematics, bring-up, validation, and certification

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
  • Advanced oscilloscope-based debugging skills
  • Strong autonomy and close attention to detail
  • Experience using RF signal and network analyzers
  • Knowledge of cellular technologies such as GSM, UMTS, LTE, and 5G
  • Professional experience in RF design
  • Knowledge of VHDL, Python, and C

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Employee benefits
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Stock option purchase program
  • Public transit reimbursement
  • On-site shower facilities
  • Complimentary beverages and snacks each day
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Friendly, collaborative workplace
  • Regular social activities throughout the year
  • Opportunity to work for a community-minded company
  • Convenient access to public transit, including the Angus Shuttle and Préfontaine station within a 10-minute walk

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