Electrical Engineer I

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer I. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble, test, upgrade, and maintain electrical and electronic assemblies, including programmable power supplies and FPGA-based high-speed electronics
  • Troubleshoot electrical, electronics, software, and cryogenic systems with guidance from senior engineers
  • Support system installations, upgrades, and maintenance in laboratory and customer environments
  • Perform preventative maintenance and provide day-to-day engineering lab support;
  • Install, configure, and maintain software on control servers
  • Execute engineering and production system tests while improving testing procedures
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, test records, and engineering procedures
  • Collaborate with Engineering Change Control and cross-functional teams to improve engineering processes and system performance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
  • At least 2 years of experience in an engineering or laboratory environment
  • Working knowledge of Python or C/C++ programming
  • Basic understanding of FPGA concepts and VHDL or Verilog;
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and electromechanical schematics and drawings
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
  • Willingness to participate in field work and an on-call support rotation

Preferred:

  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with EGBC, or eligibility to obtain it
  • Experience supporting complex electrical, cryogenic, or quantum hardware systems
  • Interest in continuous learning and contributing to research and development projects

Benefits And Compensation:

  • Base salary of CAD $89,000 to CAD $122,000 per year
  • Competitive compensation package including equity, bonus, benefits, and additional employee perks
  • Opportunity to work on commercial quantum computing systems in a collaborative research and development environment
  • Career development and technical growth opportunities alongside experienced engineers

Other Information:

  • Approximately 10% travel across North America and Europe
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and eligible for required U.S. business travel authorization
  • Ability to obtain security clearances and complete background checks when required
  • No third-party candidates will be accepted
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

JOB TYPE

Full-time

COMPENSATION

C$89k - C$122k

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