Job descriptionJoin the Pack as a Junior Hardware Engineer Location: Aurora, Ontario | Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 | One Year Contract with Potential for Renewal
About WOLF At Wolf Advanced Technology (WOLF), we’re redefining what’s possible on the battlefield and beyond. Our ultra‑rugged, field‑deployable systems capture and process embedded video, supercharge it with real‑time AI insights, neural‑network deep learning, and hyper‑efficient encoding. Powered by the latest NVIDIA, Xilinx, and AMD processors, our gear thrives where others fail, meeting the uncompromising demands of global defence and aerospace pioneers. Born from a relentless drive to innovate, WOLF’s solutions set the bar for mission‑critical performance—trusted by top‑tier contractors and program leads worldwide. We’re a high‑octane, collaboration‑first squad that thrives on exponential growth and breakneck development cycles. If you live for cutting‑edge tech, rapid R&D sprints, and making a life‑or‑death impact, your next breakthrough belongs at WOLF. Join us—and help build the future of mission‑critical video systems.
Responsibilities
Support rapid prototyping and development efforts for advanced and special engineering projects
Assist with early‑stage concepts, feasibility studies, and experimental designs
Contribute to schematic capture and assist in PCB layout activities under guidance from senior engineers
Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware engineers on system integration
Participate in hardware bring‑up, debugging, and validation activities
Assist in documenting designs, test results, and engineering changes
Support prototype builds and lab testing
Learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast‑paced project environment
Your Edge You are a recent graduate in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with a strong academic foundation and hands‑on exposure through internships, co‑op terms, or academic projects. You have experience or familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout, ideally using Cadence tools, and possess a basic understanding of embedded systems and hardware‑software integration. You are eager to grow your skills in FPGA development, with exposure to Xilinx platforms or HDL considered an asset. You demonstrate curiosity and initiative, with some awareness of high‑speed design concepts, industry standards, and modern interfaces through coursework or project work. Exposure to tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or Allegro, as well as introductory knowledge of signal integrity, video standards, or GPU‑based systems, is beneficial but not required. Above all, you are adaptable, detail‑oriented, and motivated to learn in a fast‑paced, innovative environment where you can contribute to advanced hardware development.
Benefits
Total Compensation & Growth:
Negotiable salary plus profit‑sharing after your first year
Flexible Work Model:
Balance in‑office collaboration with time at home – whatever helps you perform at your best
Professional Development:
Support for industry conferences, professional memberships, and ongoing learning to keep your career trajectory soaring
Team Culture:
Regular social events – from bi‑weekly wellness mornings and food‑truck lunches to holiday parties and sports outings – so you can build real connections with teammates
Eligibility 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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