Hardware / Firmware Jobs in Canada 2026
25 entry-level positions available (11 full-time, 14 internships)
Hardware and Firmware engineering roles in Canada span consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment. Ottawa, Toronto, and Waterloo are major hubs for companies like AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and automotive suppliers. Entry-level salaries range from $65,000 to $95,000 CAD. Strong C/C++ skills and understanding of embedded systems are essential.
In-Demand Skills for Hardware / Firmware
Showing all hardware / firmware positions for new grads, juniors, and interns in Canada.
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Junior Flight Test Engineer (Hybrid: Mirabel, Quebec)
Capgemini
📍 Montréal, QC
Lead flight test methodologies; standardize processes
Full-time · $54,300–$118,350 CAD
Posted Jul 09, 2026
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Junior Embedded Software Developer / Développeur Logiciel Embarqué Junior
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
📍 Saint-Laurent, QC · Hybrid
Design, implement, and debug embedded Linux software
Full-time · $62,400-$104,600 CAD/yr
Posted Jul 09, 2026
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Junior Test Engineer, Test Station Validation
Ciena
📍 Ottawa, Ontario
Design test plans, automate verification, debug hardware
Full-time · $62,600-$100,000/yr
Posted Jul 08, 2026
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Associate Hardware Design Engineer
Semtech
📍 Burlington, Ontario
Design PCB, analyze signal integrity, debug hardware
Full-time · $70K-$75K/yr
Posted Jul 07, 2026
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Jr. Embedded Software Developer
Nokia
📍 Kanata, Ontario · Hybrid
Develop embedded software features, unit test, debug.
Full-time
Posted Jul 01, 2026
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Junior Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design)
Tangent Design Engineering
📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contribute to PCBA design and hardware bring-up
Full-time · $75K-$95K CAD
Posted Jun 26, 2026
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Junior Systems Engineer
Kraken Robotics
📍 Dartmouth, NS
Support system requirements, verification, and integration activities.
Full-time
Posted Jun 26, 2026
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Associate Support Engineer, AI Software Lab
Qualcomm
📍 Markham, Ontario
Support lab hardware, install cabling, upgrades
Full-time · $27.57 - $41.35/hr
Posted Jun 26, 2026
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Junior Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Electrical
MDA Space
📍 Richmond, British Columbia · Hybrid
Support spacecraft electrical system requirements and testing.
Full-time · $72,000-$82,000/yr
Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Junior Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Mechanical
MDA Space
📍 Richmond, British Columbia · Hybrid
Assist spacecraft mechanical design and analysis daily
Full-time · $72K-$82K CAD/yr
Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Junior Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Mechanical
MDA
📍 Richmond, BC V6V 2J3 · Hybrid
Support spacecraft mechanical design, integration, and verification.
Full-time · $72K-82K/yr
Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Electrical Engineering - Hardware Design Co-op
Eclipse Automation
📍 Cambridge, ON N1T 2E5
Assist electrical assembly and wiring; learn schematics
Co-op · $22.00-$26.00/hour
Posted Jul 13, 2026
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Embedded Systems Developer Intern
Q-Block Computing
📍 Ottawa, Ontario
Design firmware, bring up boards, test embedded systems
Co-op · 4mo · $18–$25/hr
Posted Jul 10, 2026
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Co-op, Firmware Engineering
Rockwell Automation (USA)
📍 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
Design firmware, test hardware, analyze results
Co-op · 12mo · $20-$32/hr
Posted Jul 09, 2026
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Co-op, Firmware Engineering
A Rockwell Automation Company
📍 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
Design firmware, test hardware, build features, document specs
Co-op · 12mo · $20-32/hr
Posted Jul 09, 2026
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Intern, Firmware Engineering
Rockwell Automation
📍 Cambridge, Ontario · Hybrid
Design and test firmware for VFDs
Intern · $20-$32/hr
Posted Jul 07, 2026
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Mechanical Test Engineer (Co-op)
Zaber Technologies
📍 Vancouver, BC
Write automated tests, analyze results, improve test rigs
Co-op · 8mo · $24 - $28/hr · Winter 2026
Posted Jul 04, 2026
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DSP Firmware Engineering Co-op/Intern
Nokia
📍 Kanata, Ontario
Develop embedded DSP firmware for real-time control
Co-op · 4mo · Fall 2026
Posted Jul 03, 2026
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Intern, Firmware Developer
Home Depot Cleaning Services
📍 CANADA STORE SUPPORT CENTER - 7000
Write Python firmware for Raspberry Pi camera.
Co-op · 4mo · $31,600 - $35,400 · Fall 2026
Posted Jul 02, 2026
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Firmware Test Co-op
Teledyne FLIR
📍 Canada - Richmond, BC · Hybrid
Develop and run firmware test suites for cameras
Co-op · 8mo · $38,700-$51,600
Posted Jul 02, 2026
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ASIC Verification Intern
Nokia
📍 Kanata, Ontario · Hybrid
Develop and debug ASIC verification testbenches
Intern · 4mo · Fall 2026
Posted Jul 01, 2026
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Short Term 2026 Firmware Engineering Intern/Co-Op
AMD
📍 Markham, Ontario
Develop embedded firmware, debug HW interfaces
Intern · 4mo · Fall 2026
Posted Jun 29, 2026
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Product Development Engineering Co-Op – Front-End I/O Connectors For AI/ML
Amphenol High Speed IO
📍 Markham, ON
Assist high-speed connector design, testing, and validation.
Co-op · $20-$30/hr
Posted Jun 29, 2026
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FPGA Co-Op / Internship
LUCID Vision Labs
📍 Burnaby, BC V5J 5K7
Design, implement, test FPGA digital circuits
Co-op
Posted Jun 29, 2026
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Embedded Systems Developer Intern
Q-Block Computing
📍 Ottawa, ON
Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers
Co-op · 4mo · $18-$25/hr · Summer 2026
Posted Jun 26, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What education do I need for hardware engineering in Canada?
Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degrees are typically required. Some firmware roles accept CS degrees with embedded systems experience.
Which Canadian cities have the most hardware jobs?
Ottawa has AMD, Nokia, and defense contractors. Waterloo has Intel, Qualcomm. Toronto has various consumer electronics and automotive suppliers.