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The Opportunity

Cornwall, ON
Engineering
Experienced
Full-time

We are seeking a highly motivated Design Engineer to join our team in Cornwall, Ontario (Nautel C-Tech Limited), and to be part of the larger Engineering team based in Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia. We need a self-starter who has a keen interest in the design and development of Sonar system designs, as well as developing an in-depth knowledge and providing support for legacy products.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Develop a full understanding of legacy products, suggest improvements to products and manufacturing processes;

Participate in all aspects of product design (new and legacy products) from concept through system design, component design, component testing, system testing, evaluation and successful production;

Assisting with drawing package development and handbook technical literature;

Working within a team environment, both locally and with a broader remote team;

Ensuring quality and cost of new product design;

May be involved in system installation and implementation;

Responding to client requests;

Supporting the internal departments;

May be representing the company through direct customer contact and at events such as industry conferences, trade shows and presentation of technical papers.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Some prior experience in Sonar system design and operation, or knowledge of the fundamentals;

Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering;

Previous experience in the design of electronic equipment would be an asset;

Knowledge of MTBF predication techniques;

Knowledge of equipment ventilation and cooling, and calculation of semiconductor junction temperature;

A solid grounding in the fundamentals of mathematics, physics, engineering, material science and computer science;

General knowledge of manufacturing processes used in light industry, including computer aided manufacturing would be an advantage;

Knowledge and experience with computer-based measurement systems, especially sampling theory and fourier analysis;

Knowledge of analog electronics including operational amplifiers and filters;

Proficiency in AC circuit analysis;

Experience with multiple computer programming languages such as C, C++, Java, LabView, MatLab and Excel;

Ability to work well within a team and independently;

Proven problem solving and analytical skills;

Communication skills;

Defense program management experience would be an advantage.

We're looking for

Core Skills

Electrical Engineering Product Design System Design

A little bit about us

Nautel Ltd.

Nautel is an award-winning company founded and headquartered in Nova Scotia. Nautel has earned an international reputation as a world leader in the design and manufacture of highly specialized large scale communications equipment. Nautel is home to over 225 employees spread across 4 locations and spanning three countries. At Nautel, we feel fortunate to be leaders in an industry that serves billions of people worldwide by supporting the delivery of critical news and information to those who need it. We believe that new ideas and fostering an innovative culture is fundamental to our success, and we encourage our people to embrace these same principles. Nautel is a cutting-edge company where employees work within a team-based environment, and the effort of every team member is integral to our success.

We understand that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate, and you do not need to have 100% of the listed requirements in order to apply. You do need to feel energized by the opportunity and want to work as part of our team and operate demonstrating the behaviours below.

At Nautel, we are people who: Work as part of a team, Are accountable for our actions, Operate with integrity, Understand the customers' view, Challenge the status quo and embrace change, Communicate effectively, Operate with safety as a priority.

Nautel values diversity; we are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive and collaborative workplace.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us.

Background checks will be undertaken for all roles.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

If you are a self-starter, interested in working as part of a team, we're looking forward to hearing from you.

Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian Industrial Security Clearance.

This position is based at Nautel C-Tech Limited, Cornwall, Ontario.