Electrical Design Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Electrical Design Engineer (Aerospace): Developing hardware solutions for satellite communication payloads with an accent on high-speed digital interfaces, mixed-signal circuitry, and complex electronic systems. Focus on leading hardware development from concept through production, including schematic design, PCB layout, and rigorous system validation for space-grade technology.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from the Toronto office (Hybrid)

Salary: $113,474 - $163,474 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a leader in on-demand space connectivity, operating the first commercial optical data relay constellation to enable real-time space communications.

What you will do

• Develop hardware solutions for satellite technology including optical, Ku-band, and S-band communication protocols.
• Lead hardware development efforts from concept definition through schematic design and PCB layout.
• Conduct engineering analyses including derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, and FMECA.
• Integrate processors, FPGAs, and SoCs into high-performance embedded systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA engineering.
• Maintain technical documentation including design specifications, block diagrams, and system architecture reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience designing and validating complex electronic hardware systems.
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer or equivalent schematic and layout tools.
• Proven experience with high-speed digital interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, or JESD204B.
• Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Ability to design and validate mixed-signal circuitry including ADCs, DACs, and sensors.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience designing memory subsystems like DDR4, eMMC, or UFS.
• Knowledge of power distribution and fault-management architectures.
• Ability to develop interface control requirements for system-level integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited vacation and supportive parental leave policy.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund.
• Certified Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.