Photonics Integration Technician
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 candidates with a college diploma in photonics, optical or electronics engineering technology, or equivalent experience, plus 2 or more years of hands-on optical assembly and alignment work. Candidates must be comfortable with fiber preparation, optical test instruments, laser safety and strict cleanliness standards.
power meter, optical spectrum analyzer, beam profiler, photodetector, autocollimator, precision stages
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
Junior Quantum 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.
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, physics or photonics, plus hands-on lab or co-op experience. They must read schematics and optical layouts and use Python or MATLAB for data analysis. Government of Canada security clearance and Controlled Goods Program eligibility are required for some projects.
Python, MATLAB, FPGA, vacuum systems, fiber optic components
External Relations Manager
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 a related field and 3 to 5 years of government-facing experience, preferably in Ottawa. They must understand federal decision-making and procurement, and communicate well in writing and in person with senior officials and executives.
CRM tools, CanadaBuys, SAP Ariba, Salesforce, HubSpot
Embedded Systems Developer Intern
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
Candidates need to be enrolled in an undergraduate engineering or computer science program with at least 60 credit hours completed. They need embedded experience with microcontrollers, working C or C++ skills, and familiarity with SPI, I2C or UART.
oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter, signal generator, STM32, Arduino
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