Optomechanical Design Engineer
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
4+ ansCandidates need a mechanical engineering degree, at least 4 years of mechanical design experience including 2 years in optomechanical or precision instrument work, strong SolidWorks skills, and knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing processes. Government security clearance eligibility is needed for some projects.
SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, ANSYS, COMSOL
FPGA Engineer
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
4+ ansCandidates need a related engineering degree, 4+ years of professional FPGA design and verification experience, and hands-on work with Vivado, Quartus or Lattice toolchains. They also need strong high-speed digital design skills and proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and signal generators.
Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Lattice toolchain, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generator
Executive Assistant
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
2+ ansQ-Block Computing needs a candidate with a post-secondary diploma or degree in business or office administration, or equivalent experience, plus 2+ years in an executive assistant or office management role. Candidates need strong organization, English communication skills, Microsoft 365 proficiency and a discreet, professional manner.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams
Embedded Firmware Engineer
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
3+ ansCandidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or physics and 3+ years of embedded firmware work on ARM Cortex-M or similar microcontrollers. They must know C/C++, SPI, I2C, UART and DMA, read schematics and datasheets, and use oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generator
Digital-Analog Electrical Engineer
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
5+ ansCandidates need a bachelor's degree in an engineering or physics field and 5+ years designing digital, analog and mixed-signal boards. Strong lab skills with oscilloscopes and analyzers, SPICE proficiency, and eligibility for government security clearance are required.
SPICE, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, arbitrary waveform generator, FPGA
CNC Machinist (Programmer)
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
4+ ansCandidates need a machinist trade certification or equivalent, at least 4 years of CNC experience with G-code, and strong SolidWorks and CAM skills. They must machine to tight tolerances, read engineering drawings, and keep organized shop and inspection records.
SolidWorks, SolidCAM, Fusion 360, MasterCAM, SolidWorks CAM, Datron Neo 2+