Join the Pack as a Junior Hardware Engineer
Location: Aurora, Ontario |  Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 | One Year Contract with Potential for Renewal

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About WOLF

At Wolf Advanced Technology (WOLF), we’re redefining what’s possible on the battlefield and beyond. Our ultra-rugged, field-deployable systems don’t just capture and process embedded video—they supercharge it with real-time AI insights, neural-network deep learning, and hyper-efficient encoding. Powered by the latest NVIDIA, Xilinx, and AMD processors, our gear thrives where others fail, meeting the uncompromising demands of glob-al defence and aerospace pioneers.
Born from a relentless drive to innovate, WOLF’s solutions set the bar for mission-critical performance—trusted by top-tier contractors and program leads worldwide. We’re a high-octane, collaboration-first squad that thrives on exponential growth and breakneck development cycles. If you live for cutting-edge tech, rapid R&D sprints, and making a life-or-death impact, your next breakthrough belongs at WOLF. Join us—and help build the future of mission-critical video systems.

For more information, please visit our website: wolfadvancedtechnology.com

Your Mission Brief

WOLF is seeking a Junior Hardware Engineer (New Graduate) to join our Special Projects team. This role is designed for a recent graduate with a strong academic foundation in electronics and an interest in hardware design, embedded systems, and FPGA development. The Special Projects team focuses on innovative, fast-paced, and often confidential development initiatives, offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to advanced technologies early in your career., in this exciting role you will:

• Support rapid prototyping and development efforts for advanced and special engineering projects
• Assist with early-stage concepts, feasibility studies, and experimental designs
• Contribute to schematic capture and assist in PCB layout activities under guidance from senior engineers
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware engineers on system integration
• Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation activities
• Assist in documenting designs, test results, and engineering changes
• Support prototype builds and lab testing
• Learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced project environment

Your Edge

You are a recent graduate in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with a strong academic foundation and hands-on exposure through internships, co-op terms, or academic projects. You have experience or familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout, ideally using Cadence tools, and possess a basic understanding of embedded systems and hardware-software integration. Your are eager to grow their skills in FPGA development, with exposure to Xilinx platforms or HDL considered an asset. You demonstrate curiosity and initiative, with some awareness of high-speed design concepts, industry standards, and modern interfaces through coursework or project work. Exposure to tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or Allegro, as well as introductory knowledge of signal integrity, video standards, or GPU-based systems, is beneficial but not required. Above all, you are adaptable, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment where they can contribute to advanced hardware development.

Wolfpack Perks

At WOLF, we invest in you – not just through a competitive base salary, tailored to your skills and experience, but with growth, and work-life balance. This role is a one-year contract, with opportunity for extension to a permanent position. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Total Compensation & Growth: Negotiable salary plus profit-sharing after your first year.
• Flexible Work Model: Balance in-office collaboration with time at home - whatever helps you perform at your best.
• Professional Development: Support for industry conferences, professional memberships, and ongoing learning to keep your career trajectory soaring.
• Team Culture: Regular social events - from bi-weekly wellness mornings and food-truck lunches to holiday parties and sports outings—so you can build real connections with your teammates.

Ready to Unlock Your Mission?

At WOLF, we thrive on innovation—but we also play by strict defence rules. To join our pack, applicants must be able to provide valid documentation to show Canadian or US citizenship or Canadian Permanent Residency and undergo a police check with no criminal background.

Join WOLF and be part of a culture that rewards your talents, champions your growth, and ensures you’re set up to thrive—both on and off the production floor. Apply today!

At WOLF, we use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to screen or assess applications.