Embedded Systems Design & DSP Engineer

Company: Lotek Wireless is an award-winning Global company and world leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of fish and wildlife monitoring systems. We provide leading-edge products that help scientists to study the effects of ever-increasing pressure on Global natural resources into increased demand for our leading-edge products throughout the world. We seek a highly motivated individual capable of working in a team environment.

Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity for a highly dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our Engineering team in the role of Embedded Systems Design & DSP Engineer.

Duties:

Some immediate tasks of this permanent position involve:

• Design, prototyping and testing of digital and analog circuitry for implementation in low-power microprocessor-controlled peripherals like RF or acoustic transmitters and miscellaneous dataloggers;
• Planning, development and implementation of sensor-equipped low-power acoustic and radio transmitters for underwater and avian applications;
• Analysis of circuit designs with the use of calculations, simulations and modeling techniques;
• Definition and implementation of test strategies to ensure compliance of the design to the specification;
• Responsibility for accurate and complete documentation including block diagrams, schematics, bills of materials and engineering design reports;
• Close collaboration with Manufacturing to ensure timely transition of designs into products;
• Define and implement best practices for product assembly and testing by in-house production team or third-party contractor
• Research new technologies and test new sensors, batteries, chips, etc. for future product development

An ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• MSEE or BSEE and minimum 5 years of relevant experience;
• Up to date, demonstrated proficiency in Digital Signal Processing including development of algorithms.
• Experience in planning, analysis, specification design, design implementation, debugging and documentation of low-power digital electronic circuits;
• Experience and interest in working with ARM type microprocessors;
• Expert knowledge of low power designs composed of various sensors, battery chargers, buck/boost regulators, MCU and peripherals, communication busses, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in bare-metal embedded C programming and debugging, interfacing with sensors, communication busses, etc.
• Proficient in designing compact PCB layouts, using electrical CAD tools (e.g. ORCAD and Altium) is a plus;
• Working knowledge of analog signal processing techniques and their applications to biomedical and environmental sensors is also a plus;
• Working knowledge of how to deal with EMI and EMC;
• Familiarity with variety of test and metrology instruments;
• Good time and task management skills (multitasking);
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Familiarity with design control aspects of quality assurance;
• Familiarity with software simulation tools such as PSPICE, MATLAB or other.

Role Details:

Hours: 37.5

Location: Newmarket, Ontario

Current vacancy: Yes

Compensation range: $95-$115,000

In-person Office position: Monday-Friday

Why Work for Us?

We offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and encouraged to be themselves. Our culture is built on strong teamwork, approachable leadership, and a genuine appreciation for the contributions each person makes. You’ll work in an environment that promotes collaboration, creativity, and fun, backed by competitive wages and benefits, and job shadowing to help you succeed from day one. We also believe work should be enjoyable, which is why we host regular staff events and company functions that bring our teams together. Our employees love working here, and that pride is reflected in our strong Glassdoor ratings.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by our team.

Lotek Wireless Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs through the recruitment process.

To apply:

If you are interested in this current opportunity and have the experience we are seeking, please send us your resume to [email protected]

Please note only those persons invited for an interview will be contacted.

To find more out about Lotek, go to our website, Facebook page or YouTube channel.