Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Social networking, machine learning, and big data analytics demand ever-increasing network connectivity. RANOVUS, with operations in Ottawa, Canada, Nuremberg, Germany, and San Jose, USA, is a solution provider for the next generation data center infrastructures. We aim to deliver advanced technology that minimizes environmental impact through lower power dissipation. Working with world class fabrication partners, RANOVUS is the leader in the application of unique new technologies to fiber-optic communications products for data-centers.

Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Location: Ottawa, ON
Department: Research & Development

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to join our R&D team in Ottawa. The successful candidate will play a key role in the architecture, design, validation, and release of advanced hardware systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on design capability, and the ability to mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to hardware architecture and system-level design.
• Conduct and participate in peer design reviews.
• Support the development and definition of circuit pack functional requirements.
• Participate in component engineering including component selection, coding, and review.
• Capture detailed circuit-level schematics.
• Perform design simulations and analysis.
• Develop PCB stackups and guide PCB layout efforts.
• Manage and coordinate PCB layout resources.
• Work with high-speed RF transmission lines and high-speed digital interfaces.
• Lead bring-up, debug, and characterization of new designs.
• Mentor and guide junior hardware engineers.
• Author, maintain, and contribute to technical documentation, including:
  • Functional Specifications
  • Hardware Design Specifications
  • Verification Test Plans
  • ECO Documentation and Design Release Packages

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant hardware design experience.
• Proven board-level design experience including:
  • High-speed digital circuit design
  • Analog circuit design
  • Power supply / power management design
  • Processor and microcontroller interfaces
  • Clock distribution
  • FPGA-based designs

• Experience with thermal management in hardware systems.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles and compliance processes.
• Experience with schematic capture tools (OrCAD).
• Experience with PCB layout tools (Cadence Allegro).
• Strong signal integrity analysis experience.
• Experience with hardware tracking, validation, and testing processes.
• Proficiency with lab characterization equipment:
  • Oscilloscopes, DVMs, Spectrum Analyzers, Optical test equipment
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills and practical lab experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, self-starter mindset.