WOLF Advanced Technology Inc. is hiring: Sr. Engineer, Hardware, SBC in Aurora

Overview

WOLF Advanced Technology (WOLF) designs and manufactures rugged, high-performance computing, AI, and video I/O boards, modules, and systems for aerospace and defence. Our solutions thrive in harsh environments, powered by advanced NVIDIA GPUs and Xilinx FPGAs. We are seeking a full-time Sr. Engineer, Hardware, SBC to join our product development team in Aurora, ON (hybrid).

Reporting to the Sr. Engineer, Technology: SBC & Embedded Security Solutions, you’ll design rugged single board computing solutions that power aerospace and defence systems worldwide. You’ll collaborate with PCB, firmware, software, mechanical, and production teams to bring high-performance computing products from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design and innovate: translate complex requirements into schematic designs for rugged embedded systems meeting aerospace and defence standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally: partner with PCB, firmware, software, and mechanical engineers to integrate components into mission-ready products
• Drive performance: evaluate high-speed interfaces, power distribution networks, and GPUs/SoCs for extreme environments
• Validate reliability: plan and execute compliance testing, thermal characterization, and bring-up under MIL-STD conditions
• Advance technology: research and integrate cutting-edge video, AI acceleration, and interconnect solutions
• Document with precision: create and review specifications, schematics, and BOMs aligning with aerospace standards
• Champion quality: work with production and quality teams to optimize workflows and design-to-production cycles

Role includes shaping WOLF’s high-performance computing platforms to meet the demands of aerospace and defence leaders globally.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 8+ years designing mixed-signal hardware systems. Experience in aerospace/defence, developing high-speed circuits and embedded solutions compliant with performance and reliability standards.

Desired: Schematic-level design expertise, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR4, GDDR6), and video standards (HDMI, DisplayPort, SMPTE). Experience with rugged computing form factors (VPX, XMC) and familiarity with SOSA for the U.S. market. Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, DO-160, IPC standards; familiarity with DO-254, DO-178, ISO 26262, and SPICE-like verification is a plus.

Technical skills:

• Cadence OrCAD/Allegro PCB Editor and related schematic/layout tools
• Understanding of serial protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN Bus)
• Awareness of aerospace and defence requirements and manufacturability considerations
• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson, ARM-based SoCs, or x86/NVIDIA GPUs
• Familiarity with VPX/XMC rugged platforms and related standards

Benefits

• Salary: $130,000–$150,000 CAD (negotiable based on experience)
• Comprehensive health and disability coverage, wellness allowance
• Three weeks of paid vacation plus additional company-wide shutdown
• Flexible in-office and remote work model
• Profit sharing after one year of service
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Professional development budget for training, conferences, and memberships
• Team culture with regular events and wellness initiatives

*Salaries and benefits are Canada-specific and may vary by location.