ADTRAN
Senior Hardware Engineer
Ottawa, ON · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
ComplianceProduct ManagementSupply ChainPCB DesignAltiumCadenceEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsLeadershipMentoring
About the role
- Adtran is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Ottawa-based hardware development team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of high‑speed digital, mixed‑signal, and power electronics for networking and telecommunications products
- Own full hardware development lifecycle from concept, requirements, and schematic design through layout, prototype bring‑up, validation, and production release
- Perform board‑level design including component selection, high‑speed interfaces (Ethernet, SERDES), power distribution, EMC/EMI, and signal integrity
- Develop and execute hardware validation and reliability test plans
- Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure overall product success
- Proven expertise in high‑speed digital design, signal integrity, and power design
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience in hardware design and development of complex electronic systems
- Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, or similar)
- Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up, debugging, and validation using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers)
- Experience with manufacturing support, DFM/DFA, and working with external suppliers
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment
Nice to have
- Experience designing telecom, networking, or broadband access equipment
- Familiarity with optical, RF, or high‑bandwidth Ethernet technologies
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
- Prior experience in a global or distributed engineering organization
- Knowledge of reliability testing, environmental testing, and regulatory standards
- Opportunities for technical growth and leadership advancement
- Collaborative, innovation‑driven engineering culture
- The chance to work on technologies that connect communities worldwide
Compensation
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
This listing is sourced directly from ADTRAN's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.