Engineering Lab Coordinator (Defense)

Location: Onsite in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Salary range: CAD 52,700–70,200 per year

Company

hirify.global manufactures rugged, high-quality, small-batch products for military requirements at its Ottawa defense manufacturing and design facility.

What you will do

• Maintain laboratory equipment, test benches, tools, tracking records, organization, cleanliness, and readiness.
• Coordinate equipment calibration, maintenance, servicing, upgrades, supply procurement, and inventory management, including environmental chambers.
• Support equipment assembly and modifications, troubleshoot laboratory equipment issues, and conduct technical investigations.
• Perform data analysis for the Sustaining Engineering team and support verification testing of new designs and products.
• Conduct measurements, document test results, and support engineering documentation revisions and the Engineering Change Order process.
• Collaborate across teams while fostering a positive and productive laboratory environment.

Requirements

• Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline, such as Electrical, Computer, Electromechanical, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology, plus at least 2 years of relevant industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to operate basic laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, with foundational knowledge of high-speed signal measurement and probing techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills, with effective cross-team collaboration.
• Strong accountability, commitment to quality, and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• The position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening; an inability to access such information may result in an offer being reconsidered or withdrawn.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, health and wellness benefits, and an RRSP with employer match.
• Learning and development opportunities, competitive pay, referral program, recognition, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Inclusive and supportive culture within an AS9100- and ISO-9001-certified facility.
• Operations use SAP and MES systems for component traceability and comply with IPC and J-STD workmanship standards.

Hiring process

• Agency submissions are accepted only from invited agency partners with signed terms in place; unsolicited agency submittals are not accepted.
• Accommodation during recruitment or assessment can be requested from Talent Acquisition.