Hardware / Firmware Jobs in Canada 2026
27 entry-level positions available (11 full-time, 16 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/Intermediate Embedded Software Developer
Trs Technical Service
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia
Develop embedded firmware for ARM Cortex-M devices
Full-time
Posted Jul 23, 2026
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Junior Test Engineer - Thermal
MDA Space
📍 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec
Develop automated RF test stations and procedures
Full-time
Posted Jul 22, 2026
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Junior Test Engineer - Thermal
MDA
📍 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3R2
Develop test stations and automate RF tests
Full-time
Posted Jul 21, 2026
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Junior Hardware Engineering Developer
General Dynamics Missions System International
📍 Ottawa, ON, Canada
Design, test, and support circuit cards
Full-time · $75K-$80K/yr
Posted Jul 21, 2026
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Junior Hardware Engineering Developer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
📍 Ottawa, ON K2H 5B7
Support hardware design, bring-up, and testing
Full-time · $75K-$80K/yr
Posted Jul 21, 2026
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Junior Hardware Engineering Developer
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
📍 Ottawa, Ontario
Support bring-up, test, and characterize circuits
Full-time · $75K-80K/yr
Posted Jul 21, 2026
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Embedded System Developer (Junior or Intermediate)
Innov2Learn
📍 Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
Develop embedded software for medical training devices
Full-time
Posted Jul 16, 2026
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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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Embedded C/C++ SW Developer Co-op/Intern
Nokia
📍 Kanata, Ontario · Hybrid
Develop C/C++ features for embedded systems
Co-op · 4-16mo · Fall 2026
Posted Jul 23, 2026
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FPGA Digital Design Engineering Intern (January 2027) (4-16 months)
Kepler Communications
📍 Toronto, ON · Hybrid
Maintain FPGA code; design IP for SDR/SDN
Intern · 16mo · $29.75–$39 CAD/hr
Posted Jul 22, 2026
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FPGA Digital Design Engineering Intern (January 2027) (4-16 months)
Kepler Communications Inc.
📍 Toronto, Ontario · Hybrid
Develop FPGA code, test SDR/SDN features
Intern · 4-16mo · $29.75-$39.00 CAD/hr · Winter 2027
Posted Jul 22, 2026
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Photonic Hardware Intern (4-12 Months)
ERM Certification and Verification Services Limited
📍 Ottawa
Write test automation scripts; perform hardware lab work
Intern · 4-12mo · $25-$34/hr · Fall 2026
Posted Jul 20, 2026
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Embedded Software Co-Op
Analog Devices Thailand
📍 Canada, Vancouver
Develop embedded firmware, test, debug, and optimize software
Internship
Posted Jul 20, 2026
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Electrical Engineering - Hardware Design Co-op
Eclipse Automation
📍 Cambridge, Ontario
Assist electrical design, drawings, testing, and integration
Co-op · $22 - $26/hour
Posted Jul 20, 2026
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Hardware Engineer Co-op
Arlo Taiwan Co. Ltd
📍 Richmond, BC, Canada
Design, test, and validate wireless hardware prototypes
Co-op · 8mo · CAD$3,700-$4,000/mo
Posted Jul 17, 2026
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Hardware Engineer Co-op
Arlo Technologies, Inc.
📍 Richmond, British Columbia · Hybrid
Test, design, and debug wireless hardware.
Co-op · 8mo · CAD$3,700–CAD$4,000/mo
Posted Jul 17, 2026
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Co-op, Embedded Software
Enedym Inc
📍 Hamilton, ON
Develop firmware for motor control on MCUs
Co-op
Posted Jul 17, 2026
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Stagiaire développement matériel (hardware)
Distech Controls
📍 Brossard, Quebec · Hybrid
Design and validate electronic circuits for controllers
Intern
Posted Jul 17, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineer – Intern
Ciena
📍 Ottawa, Ontario
Develop embedded software for telecom hardware
Intern · $25-$32/hr
Posted Jul 17, 2026
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Embedded Tester - Co-op
Critical Environment Technologies
📍 Delta, British Columbia
Test embedded firmware, debug issues, document results
Co-op · 4mo · $20/hr
Posted Jul 15, 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
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.