Hardware / Firmware Jobs in Canada 2026
25 entry-level positions available (4 full-time, 21 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 Electrical Test Engineer
ExcelSense Technologies Corp.
📍 Richmond, British Columbia
Prototype, test, and debug electronic PCBs and systems
Full-time
Posted May 30, 2026
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Junior EGSE and Test Engineer - 12 Month Mandate
MDA
📍 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3R2
Develop and test satellite electrical ground equipment systems.
Contract · 12mo
Posted May 29, 2026
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Junior EGSE and Test Engineer - 12 Month Mandate
MDA Space
📍 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec · Hybrid
Develop test equipment and validate satellite electronics
Contract · 12mo
Posted May 29, 2026
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Junior Embedded Firmware Engineer
ESS TECHNOLOGY
📍 Kelowna, BC
Develop embedded audio firmware, test, and validate.
Full-time
Posted May 28, 2026
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Hardware Developer Eng Co-op/Intern
Nokia
📍 Kanata, Ontario
Verify hardware, test circuitry, assemble prototypes, automate tests
Co-op · 4mo · Fall 2026
Posted Jun 11, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineer Co-op/Intern
Lumentum Operations
📍 Ottawa, ON
Develop embedded software in C++, debug issues
Co-op · 8mo · $24-35/hr · Sep 2026-Apr 2027
Posted Jun 10, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineer (Co-op/Intern)
Lumentum Operations
📍 Ottawa, ON
Develop embedded software in C++ for hardware
Co-op · 8mo · $24-35/hr · Sep 2026–Apr 2027
Posted Jun 10, 2026
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ASIC CAD Coop/Intern
Nokia
📍 Kanata, Ontario
Collaborate on ASIC design; automate design flows
Co-op · 4mo · Sept-Dec 2026
Posted Jun 10, 2026
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ASIC CAD Coop/Intern
Nokia Corporation
📍 Canada · Hybrid
Develop ASIC flow, automate design tasks
Co-op · 4mo · Fall 2026
Posted Jun 10, 2026
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Software Developer, Embedded Appliances Co-Op
Motorola Solutions
📍 Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
Develop embedded C++ software, test and integrate
Intern · $38K-$63K CAD
Posted Jun 08, 2026
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Firmware Validation, Co-Op
Motorola Solutions
📍 Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
Automate tests, validate firmware, troubleshoot issues
Intern · 38,000 - 63,000 CAD
Posted Jun 08, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineer – Intern
Ciena
📍 Ottawa, ON
Develop embedded real-time software for devices
Intern · $25-$32/hr
Posted Jun 03, 2026
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Intern - Firmware Engineer
Veolia | North America
📍 Montreal, Quebec
Develop firmware, test, debug, and integrate with hardware
Intern
Posted Jun 02, 2026
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Intern - Firmware Engineer
Veolia Environnement SA
📍 Montréal, QC, Canada
Develop firmware on STM32, test and debug
Intern
Posted Jun 01, 2026
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FPGA Development Tools Engineer - Graduate Intern
Altera
📍 Toronto, Ontario
Develop FPGA toolchain software for Quartus
Intern
Posted May 29, 2026
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FPGA Machine Learning Engineering - Graduate Intern
Altera
📍 Toronto, Ontario
Develop FPGA ML blocks, optimize quantization
Intern
Posted May 29, 2026
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Engineering Intern, Embedded Services | Fort McMurray
Chemelex
📍 Fort McMurray, Alberta
Design and analyze EHT systems; produce docs
Intern
Posted May 29, 2026
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Hardware Engineer Co-op
NETGEAR
📍 Richmond, British Columbia
Validate hardware circuits, test, and debug
Co-op
Posted May 28, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineering Intern
L3Harris Technologies
📍 Ottawa, Ontario
Design, implement embedded software; debug and test
Intern · 4mo
Posted May 28, 2026
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Intern Fall 2026 Software Developer – Virtualization and SIL Integration
General Motors
📍 Markham, Ontario
Develop virtual models; integrate SIL components
Co-op · 4mo · $4,264/mo · Fall 2026
Posted May 28, 2026
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ASIC Engineer Co-op (Sept 2026, 4 Months)
Ciena
📍 Ottawa, ON
Assist ASIC design, verify blocks, improve tooling
Co-op · 4mo · $25.00 - $34.00/hr · Sept 2026 – Dec 2026
Posted May 28, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineering Intern
L3Harris
📍 Ottawa, ON
Design and implement embedded software algorithms; debug issues
Intern · 4mo · Summer 2026
Posted May 28, 2026
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Internship, Actuator Mechanical Test Engineer, Optimus (Fall 2026)
Tesla
📍 Langley, British Columbia
Develop test plans; run actuator tests; analyze results
Intern · 4mo · Fall 2026
Posted May 28, 2026
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Hardware (PCBA) Design and Verification Intern
Ciena
📍 Ottawa, ON
Design, test, and validate PCBA hardware
Co-op · 4mo · $25.00-$34.00/hr · Summer 2026
Posted May 25, 2026
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Software Developer Co-op - Robotics (Fall Term - September - December 2026)
Ross Video
📍 Nepean, ON K2E 7W6 · Hybrid
Develop embedded robotics control software and tests
Co-op · 4mo · $24-$35/hr · Fall 2026
Posted May 25, 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.