Hardware Test Engineer
Toronto
CA$76,571 - CA$94,922/yearly
Mid Level
Top Benefits
Unlimited Vacation
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Stock Options
About the role
Who you are
- We’re looking for a Hardware Test Engineer who is passionate about designing cutting-edge test infrastructure and validating hardware that will operate in the harshest conditions of space
- If you bring technical excellence in test engineering for aerospace, electronics, or mission-critical systems and thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments we want to hear from you
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, design validation, or a related field
- Comfortable in a lab environment and experience using standard tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, VNAs, etc
- Experience with at least one scripting or programming language; Python, MATLAB, Bash, and/or C/C++
- Ability to work in a team and independently with little supervision
- Experience with one or more CAD tools; Altium, Eagle, Allegro, KiCad, and/or Upverter
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues, drive design decisions and implement well documented processes
- Knowledge and/or experience in design and/or testing for Space
- Test experience in a low volume + high complexity environment
What the job involves
- Design and implement test procedures, fixtures, and software for PCBs, subassemblies, and complete systems
- Create both manual and automated test setups using lab and production-grade equipment
- Develop and maintain test scripts to improve test efficiency and repeatability
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports that align with design specifications and customer requirements
- Maintain traceability and detailed records for auditing and continuous improvement
- Interface with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to validate new designs, provide DFT (Design for Test) feedback, and resolve test issues across the development lifecycle
- Support prototype bring-up and debug, assist with root cause analysis of test failures, and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with hardware design teams early in the development cycle to provide DFT feedback, ensuring testability of PCBs and assemblies
- Participate in design reviews for all active designs to ensure test requirements have been met
Benefits
- Unlimited Vacation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Stock Options
- Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
- Professional Development
About Kepler Communications Inc.
Telecommunications
51-200
We are delivering on-orbit data at lightspeed with a constellation of satellites designed to act as Internet exchange points for space-to-space data relay.
Headquartered in downtown Toronto, Kepler is vertically integrated with an in-house production facility, designing and deploying a hybrid optical constellation to modernize communications to missions in LEO and beyond.
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Hardware Test Engineer
Toronto
CA$76,571 - CA$94,922/yearly
Mid Level
Top Benefits
Unlimited Vacation
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Stock Options
About the role
Who you are
- We’re looking for a Hardware Test Engineer who is passionate about designing cutting-edge test infrastructure and validating hardware that will operate in the harshest conditions of space
- If you bring technical excellence in test engineering for aerospace, electronics, or mission-critical systems and thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments we want to hear from you
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, design validation, or a related field
- Comfortable in a lab environment and experience using standard tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, VNAs, etc
- Experience with at least one scripting or programming language; Python, MATLAB, Bash, and/or C/C++
- Ability to work in a team and independently with little supervision
- Experience with one or more CAD tools; Altium, Eagle, Allegro, KiCad, and/or Upverter
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues, drive design decisions and implement well documented processes
- Knowledge and/or experience in design and/or testing for Space
- Test experience in a low volume + high complexity environment
What the job involves
- Design and implement test procedures, fixtures, and software for PCBs, subassemblies, and complete systems
- Create both manual and automated test setups using lab and production-grade equipment
- Develop and maintain test scripts to improve test efficiency and repeatability
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports that align with design specifications and customer requirements
- Maintain traceability and detailed records for auditing and continuous improvement
- Interface with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to validate new designs, provide DFT (Design for Test) feedback, and resolve test issues across the development lifecycle
- Support prototype bring-up and debug, assist with root cause analysis of test failures, and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with hardware design teams early in the development cycle to provide DFT feedback, ensuring testability of PCBs and assemblies
- Participate in design reviews for all active designs to ensure test requirements have been met
Benefits
- Unlimited Vacation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Stock Options
- Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
- Professional Development
About Kepler Communications Inc.
Telecommunications
51-200
We are delivering on-orbit data at lightspeed with a constellation of satellites designed to act as Internet exchange points for space-to-space data relay.
Headquartered in downtown Toronto, Kepler is vertically integrated with an in-house production facility, designing and deploying a hybrid optical constellation to modernize communications to missions in LEO and beyond.