harsh jobs in Ottawa

STL Engineering in Kanata, ON is seeking a FEA/CFD Simulation & Design Engineer to design rugged electronic products for harsh environments. You will model enclosures, PCBs, and assemblies, and translate requirements into robust specifications while collaborating across teams. The role involves simulations (thermal, mechanical, vibration, EMI/EMC),...

Senior Product Engineer - Onsite Position We’re seeking a passionate, Product Engineer who thrives on solving complex system-level challenges and is driven to push the boundaries of mission-critical embedded technology at our world class facility in Ottawa, ON! If you bring deep expertise in several of the areas listed below and a genuine excitement for...

Senior Hardware Engineer (Systems) - Onsite Position We’re seeking a passionate, hardware-focused Systems Engineer who thrives on solving complex system-level challenges and is driven to push the boundaries of mission‑critical embedded technology at our world class facility in Ottawa, ON. If you bring deep expertise in several of the areas listed below...

Drive innovation as a Senior Product Engineer at Curtiss-Wright in Ottawa, ON. Focus on rugged embedded systems and solve complex challenges in a collaborative environment. Curtiss-Wright seeks an experienced Senior Product Engineer for its onsite facility in Ottawa. This role involves engineering high-performance systems designed for harsh environments,...

Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Design Preferred Location: Onsite - Ottawa Reports to: Head of Hardware The Role Our systems are built for continuous operation in harsh, remote, and mission-critical environments where reliability is non-negotiable. The difference between a lab prototype and a fielded capability is often heat. Sealed, rugged electronics must...

Apply Excel, Python, and laboratory testing to electronic reliability engineering at Ciena’s Ottawa campus, with onsite work three to four days weekly. This four-month term starts in January 2027.As an Electronic Reliability Engineering student, you will evaluate durability, performance, and lifespan for components and circuit boards used in...

Vard Marine is the market leader in designing specialized ships to meet diverse mission requirements in harsh operating environments – vessels such as polar research ships, multi-role patrol vessels and innovative commercial offshore ships, are only few examples in our large portfolio. By continually evolving our product offerings and broadening our scope...

Test electronic components and PCBAs with Excel, Python, and laboratory instrumentation at Ciena’s Ottawa campus. This four-month work term begins January 2027.As an Electronics Reliability Test Engineer, you will assess durability, performance, and lifespan in telecommunications technologies. The position combines accelerated life testing, corrosion...

Who we are... Vard Marine is the market leader in designing specialized ships to meet diverse mission requirements in harsh operating environments – vessels such as polar research ships, multi-role patrol vessels and innovative commercial offshore ships, are only few examples in our large portfolio. With an integrated team located in offices throughout...

Join the Future of Engineering: FEA/CFD Simulation & Design Engineer Wanted at STL Engineering! *Must have Canadian Citizenship or have a valid Permanent Resident Card and a Driver’s License STL Engineering is a leading Electro-Mechanical Engineering and Design services provider based in Ottawa, ON. Specializing in Hardware, Mechanical, Fluid Flow,...

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We're a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being-on and off the job. Connect...

Position will be Hybrid in the Dowling office The Company Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our...

** Position will be Hybrid in the Dowling office** The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our...

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job....

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Demand Planner Location: Kanata, ON (Hybrid-model) Industry: Electronics repair and engineering solutions Salary: $63,000 - $80,000 About Renaissance Renaissance is a leader in telecommunications, electronics and harsh environment repair, engineering, logistics and support solutions. We optimize the life cycles of our global customers by innovating what is...

Who we are... Vard Marine is the market leader in designing specialized ships to meet diverse mission requirements in harsh operating environments – vessels such as polar research ships, multi-role patrol vessels and innovative commercial offshore ships, are only few examples in our large portfolio. With an integrated team located in offices throughout the...

About Remote Robotic Systems Help build rugged, mission-critical hardware operating at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, and defence technology. Remote Robotic Systems (RRS) is a Canadian robotics and defence‑tech company helping organizations deploy enterprise‑grade drones, uncrewed aircraft, robotic platforms, sensors, payloads, and remote...

Job Title: Hardware Test EngineerAs a Hardware Test Engineer, you will develop and execute test programs for next-generation vision systems and sensors designed for high-reliability and harsh environments. You will ensure electronic hardware meets design and performance requirements through hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, debugging, analysis, and...

At Spaceium, we are building spacecraft systems designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible in orbit. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop the core software that directly interfaces with spacecraft hardware. You will work on mission-critical embedded systems responsible for controlling hardware, managing data flows, and ensuring...