Posted 14 days ago
Electronics Engineer
@ Sander Geophysics
Ottawa, Ontario
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Overview
Sander Geophysics is hiring an Electronics Engineer in its Ottawa office to design and develop instrumentation for airborne geophysical surveying. The role involves electrical schematics, instrument software, prototype integration and field crew documentation, with a full-time schedule and a Postsecondary degree in engineering required.
Responsibilities:
- Design electrical schematics and instrumentation for airborne geophysical surveys
- Implement software for instrument operation and data collection
- Troubleshoot electrical components and systems
- Write operational documentation for field crews
- Perform QA/QC on engineering products
Requirements summary:
- Postsecondary degree in electrical or related engineering
- Experience with analog and digital circuits
- Hardware and FPGA design tools such as Altium, Verilog or VHDL
- Programming in C, C++ or Python
- Strong communication and report writing
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (PEO) eligibility |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Software Engineering, Aerospace Systems Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Wellness, Transit support |
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Sander Geophysics
Job description
Department Engineering Reports to Engineering Manager Location Ottawa office
Responsibilities
SGL is committed to promoting employee wellness and successful work-life balance. Employee benefits include (but are not limited to):
Sander Geophysics is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, contact Human Resources at [email protected] prior to your interview. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.
Responsibilities
- Read and create electrical schematics, and interface control documents using CAD based software;
- Prepare cost estimates for design work;
- Undertake QA/QC of engineering products and design packages for quality and compliance with code;
- Design and develop instrumentation for airborne geophysical surveying;
- Implement software components for instrument operation and data collection;
- Work with the geophysical research and development department from initial instrument design through prototype, integration and initial deployment;
- Develop system operational documentation for use by company field crews;
- Troubleshoot existing electrical components and systems;
- Perform assigned tasks to a high standard of quality;
- Understand, comply with, and promote all company safety precautions and policies, including reporting hazards and incidents encountered during daily operations;
- Attend and complete training courses and/or company examinations, as required;
- Maintain a high level of technical and operational knowledge through direct engagement with colleagues, supervisors, and personal development;
- Maintain project schedules and design goals; and
- Perform and complete other duties as assigned.
- Embedded software development (Yocto);
- Device driver development;
- Distributed/real-time systems (DDS, Robot Operating System);
- TCP/IP networking;
- PCB design in Altium Designer;
- Demonstrated experience in designing, integrating, and troubleshooting systems aboard an aircraft including, the ability to use test equipment needed to determine that systems are behaving normally; and
- Experience preparing and performing electromagnetic compatibility and interference source victim testing of aircraft systems.
- Postsecondary degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Software Engineering, Aerospace Systems Engineering or a relevant discipline;
- Eligibility for designation as a Professional Engineer (PEO – Professional Engineers Ontario) is an asset;
- Experience with designing, drawing, and analyzing analog and digital circuits;
- Experience or proficiency in any of:
- Hardware and analog design: Altium Designer, SPICE simulation
- FPGA/HDL Development: Verilog, VHDL, Tcl
- Microcontroller development: C, C++
- Data analysis: Python/Numpy, Matlab
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to communicate in multiple languages is an asset;
- Excellent report writing skills; and
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
SGL is committed to promoting employee wellness and successful work-life balance. Employee benefits include (but are not limited to):
- Comprehensive benefits coverage including health, dental, vision, and paramedical;
- Life insurance;
- Paid vacation, personal leave, and medical leave;
- On-site gym; and
- On-site parking.
Sander Geophysics is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, contact Human Resources at [email protected] prior to your interview. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.
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