Electronics Engineering Research Specialist

Pegasus Imagery•Edmonton, AB

About The Position

We’re looking for a hands-on Electronics Engineering Research Specialist to assist with the design, development, and validation of next-generation aerospace sensing platforms. You’ll contribute to the full hardware lifecycle — from concept and schematic design through prototyping, testing, and production handoff — working closely with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams. This role is ideal for a recent Ph.D. graduate with a deep understanding of sensor design – whether electromagnetic, ultrasonic, or electro-optical – who’s ready to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary aerospace engineering environment. You’ll help build reliable, low-power electronic sensors that enable flight safety in challenging and mission-critical applications. This is a full-time position for a term of two years, supported by the Mitacs Accelerate program in collaboration with the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering.

Requirements

Completed Ph.D. in electrical/electronics engineering, physics, or similar within the past 5 years.
2-5 years of experience in electronic hardware design, ideally for embedded or wireless systems.
Hands-on experience with microwave laboratory testing equipment
Experience with PCB design tools (Altium Designer or KiCad).
Strong understanding of circuit design, debugging, and electronics test equipment use.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
Motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an electronics laboratory / testing environment
Familiarity with RF design, microwave instrumentation, or EMI/EMC best practices.
Exposure to manufacturing, test automation, or design for certification and Qualification processes.
Interest in ultra-low power design and IoT hardware optimization.

Responsibilities

Research state-of-the art methodologies for electronically-controlled sensors.
Design and develop high-speed electronic circuits for high-fidelity sensing.
Assist with implementing low-power designs for battery-operated and wireless platforms (BLE, Li-Ion/NiMH).
Create schematics, perform PCB layout (in Altium Designer or KiCad), and support bring-up, integration and verification testing.
Participate in component selection, prototyping, and design optimization for performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams on cross-functional integration and debugging.
Support lab and field testing for prototype systems.
Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware and subsystems.
Contribute to design documentation and revision control.
Support EMI/EMC, environmental, and reliability testing as needed.
Assist in meeting relevant aerospace and regulatory standards.
Work within a fast-paced, collaborative engineering team.
Contribute ideas to improve product design, efficiency, and reliability.
Learn from senior engineers while growing into increasing technical ownership over time.