Senior Embedded Systems Architect

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of professional experience in embedded systems design, with at least 3 years in a system architecture or technical leadership role.

Security and Compliance Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, if required for assigned projects.
• Must be eligible to comply with requirements of the Controlled Goods Program, if required for assigned projects.
• Must be willing to participate in background screening, documentation, and compliance processes associated with security-sensitive work.
• Ability to work effectively within security, export-control, and compliance-sensitive technical environments is an asset.

Skills

• Expert-level C/C++ for embedded systems; proven track record architecting multi-module firmware platforms.
• Deep knowledge of ARM Cortex-M architecture, DMA subsystems, memory-mapped I/O, and real-time scheduling.
• Strong experience designing hardware abstraction layers and reusable driver frameworks across multiple IC families.
• Experience with precision timing, synchronization architectures, or related systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with mixed-signal systems, including ADC/DAC integration and timing-sensitive control paths.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams of embedded engineers.
• Exposure to FPGA-based co-processing, high-speed serial interfaces, or hardware-in-the-loop testing is an asset.
• Experience in scientific, defense, or deep-tech hardware organizations is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, authenticity, and a sense of responsibility in all tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear architecture documents and specifications.
• Critical thinking and strategic problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

• Extended health care benefits (inc. dental and vision)
• Life insurance

Equal Opportunity