Senior VP, Engineering

About Wolf Advanced Technology

At Wolf Advanced Technology (WOLF), we lead the world in designing and developing rugged, field‑deployable solutions that capture, process, encode, and display embedded video for the most demanding military and aerospace markets. Founded with a commitment to innovation, our advanced products meet the rigorous standards necessary for mission‑critical success, serving top defence contractors and aerospace leaders globally. Our key technologies include NVIDIA, Xilinx, and AMD processing units, which power our cutting‑edge solutions for AI machine vision, neural network‑based deep learning, and more.

Our high‑energy, results‑driven team thrives in an environment of rapid business growth and continuous innovation. At WOLF, we cherish a culture of collaboration where every voice is valued. If you excel in fast‑paced development and are excited by leading‑edge technology, WOLF is the company for you. Join us and contribute to groundbreaking, lifesaving, mission‑critical systems.

Senior Vice President, Engineering

WOLF Advanced Technology is on the hunt for a full‑time Senior Vice President, Engineering to join our high‑performance engineering leadership team in Aurora, Ontario.

Reporting to the Chief Engineering Officer, you will play a mission‑critical role in driving technical excellence, execution precision, and next‑generation product innovation across our aerospace and defence programs.

This is a deeply technical, highly influential leadership role where you will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, shape advanced hardware architectures, and champion engineering maturity in a fast‑paced, hardware‑centric environment. The work is primarily on site to support hands‑on technical collaboration, system integration, and real‑time design decisions.

• Drive engineering execution across all disciplines : Lead electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, FPGA, and systems teams to deliver mission‑critical aerospace and defence solutions
• Set technical direction for advanced hardware platforms : Guide board‑level, FPGA‑centric, GPU‑based, and high‑speed digital designs from concept through production
• Elevate engineering processes for world‑class quality : Strengthen design reviews, verification workflows, configuration management, and structured engineering practices aligned with AS9100D, DO‑254, DO‑160, and SOSA / MOSA standards
• Architect high‑bandwidth systems : Oversee integration of PCIe 4 and 5, next‑gen memory technologies including DDR5 and GDDR7, multi‑gigabit transceivers, and complex SoC architectures
• Champion cross‑functional collaboration : Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure DfX, manufacturability, reliability, and efficient product release
• Mentor and develop technical leaders : Build organizational depth by guiding senior engineering managers, accelerating capability growth, and shaping a high‑performing technical culture
• Advance innovation initiatives : Support digital engineering, model‑based verification, automated testing, and modern CI / CD practices for firmware and FPGA teams
• Represent WOLF in the ecosystem : Engage with aerospace primes, system integrators, semiconductor partners, and standards bodies to ensure our solutions meet evolving mission demands

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of rugged, embedded computing in aerospace and defence while leading one of the most advanced engineering teams in the industry.

Your Edge

You hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related engineering field, and bring 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in high‑speed digital hardware, HPEC architectures, FPGA or SoC design, embedded systems, and ruggedized electronics for aerospace and defence.

You have led complex engineering programs from concept to production, guiding multidisciplinary teams through advanced board design, GPU and accelerator integration, high‑bandwidth architectures, and system‑level engineering that meets stringent mission‑critical standards. Your background includes video processing pipelines and high‑speed interfaces such as VPX, VNX, XMC, DisplayPort, HDMI, and PCIe 4 and 5, with exposure to emerging PCIe 6, all within safety‑certifiable aerospace and defence environments.

You are deeply experienced in technical execution and lab‑based problem solving, skilled in driving detailed signal and power integrity analysis, system bring‑up, verification workflows, and structured engineering processes that support certifiable hardware. You collaborate naturally across electrical, mechanical, thermal, firmware, software, FPGA, and systems teams, and you thrive in environments that demand clarity, precision, and innovation. Your ability to elevate engineering maturity, strengthen technical direction, and solve sophisticated hardware challenges positions you to excel in this senior leadership role.

What You Bring

• Advanced Board‑Level Knowledge : Expertise with high‑density, high‑power, multi‑layer PCB design for rugged aerospace and defence environments
• FPGA and SoC Capability : Strong background in FPGA architecture, VHDL or Verilog development, embedded logic, and device bring‑up
• High‑Speed Digital Expertise : Deep understanding of DDR3, DDR4, DDR5, and GDDR memory systems along with multi‑gigabit transceivers
• Interface and Protocol Mastery : Proficiency with PCIe Gen 3 to Gen 6, Ethernet including 100G and PAM4, DisplayPort, HDMI, SATA, and LVDS
• Signal and Power Integrity Skills : Ability to perform SI and PI analysis, manage board stack‑ups, conduct timing analysis, and mitigate EMI or EMC concerns
• Aerospace and Defence Standards : Familiarity with DO‑254, DO‑160, AS9100D, ITAR or EAR, and emerging SOSA or MOSA standards
• Vendor and Silicon Experience : Familiarity with platforms and components from NVIDIA, Mellanox, AMD, Xilinx, Samsung, Micron, Analog Devices, Broadcom, and Microchip
• Verification and Debug Strength : Hands‑on experience with hardware validation, automated testing, root cause analysis, and system‑level debugging
• Simulation and Modelling Tools : Proficiency with HyperLynx, Sigrity, FloTHERM, or similar digital and thermal modelling tools
• Process‑Driven Engineering : Experience with structured engineering workflows including design reviews, configuration management, and traceable verification processes
• Systems Integration Insight : Strong understanding of interactions across electrical, mechanical, thermal, firmware, software, and FPGA components

This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where your leadership will shape WOLF’s engineering culture and deliver the next generation of aerospace and defence innovations. You will be joining a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and bold thinking, giving you the platform to influence products that support some of the most demanding missions in the world.

About the Benefits

At WOLF, we invest in you, not just through a competitive base tailored to your skills and experience, but with a benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and work‑life balance. Here is what you can look forward to :

• Top‑Tier Compensation : $195,000+
• (negotiable based on your expertise)
• Wellness and Coverage : Health Care Spending Account, short‑ and long‑term disability plans, and a monthly Wellness Allowance
• Generous Time Off : Three weeks of paid vacation plus an additional week of company‑wide holiday shutdown
• Flexible Work Model : Balance in‑office collaboration with time at home, whatever helps you perform at your best
• Profit Sharing : Participate in our profit‑sharing program after one year of service
• Relocation Support : Assistance available for the right candidate to make your move seamless
• Professional Development : Budget for training, conferences, and memberships to keep your skills ahead of the curve
• Team Culture : Regular social events, from food‑truck lunches and sports outings to bi‑weekly wellness mornings and holiday parties

Join us at WOLF and be part of a team dedicated to delivering mission‑critical solutions for the world’s most demanding markets. Apply today.

• Benefits and salary are specific to Canada and may vary based on the candidate's location.

Ready to Unlock Your Mission?

At WOLF, we thrive on innovation—but we also play by strict defence rules. To join our pack, applicants must be able to provide valid documentation to show Canadian or US citizenship or Canadian Permanent Residency and undergo a police check with no criminal background.

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