Careers

Working at Aethera®

Aethera® employs great people, celebrates diversity and supports forward-thinking solutions based on passion, creativity, learning and hard work. We work as a team, listen with an open mind, value alternative ideas and promote open communication with each other and our clients.

We are committed to the development and well-being of our team, ensuring we grow together as we move into new markets and expand our operations. You can take ownership of innovative and exciting projects, and work with clients to implement game-changing technology. At the end of each year, our full-time employees choose a charity that matters to them, and the company donates to each one.

Benefits

Comprehensive co-pay health and dental insurance

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation and sick days

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching program

Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)

Flexibility to work remotely when necessary

Occasional travel for end-customer experience

Co-op Placements

Aethera® actively participates in the placement of co-op students at our facility. We offer real-world learning experiences where your ideas and opinions are valued and heard. Your mentor will provide guidance and support for assigned tasks. You will benefit from the opportunity to work on real deliverables for our internal or external customers. Many of our former co-op students are now employees at Aethera®.

Career Opportunities

Aethera® Technologies Limited is an advanced electronic engineering company with a principal place of business located in the Bayer’s Lake area of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our team includes leading experts in the field of High-Power Radio Frequency systems with extensive experience providing our global customers with innovative solutions and systems. According to our employees, we are an attractive place to work because …

• There is a fresh-feeling environment when you walk into the office.
• Our technology is state-of-the-art and is focused on a select customer base (i.e., not a commodity).
• The office location is an easy commute for most employees and provides access to the many local businesses and restaurants in the Bayer’s Lake area.
• Employees are typically experts in their field or want to become experts.
• There are opportunities for personal development and growth, including on-the-job training and structured learning in person and online.
• You actually get to use the knowledge, skills, and training you have gained from previous education and work experience.
• We offer very competitive pay and benefits package.

The company is growing fast but retains a “startup” atmosphere where everyone is included in decisions, given the authority and responsibility to do their job, and excited about making our customers more successful.

Technical Program/Project Manager

Reporting directly to the President, you will serve as the primary program lead for a major, multi year, multi country initiative involving the design, integration, and deployment of advanced RF communication systems. This includes navigating permitting, site development, technology integration, international vendor coordination, and client relationship management from concept through to installation.

As the program integrator, you will ensure that engineering, operations, procurement, and vendor partners remain aligned, on schedule, and on budget. You will quickly become the trusted interface between Aethera® and international customers, representing the company across multiple regions around the world.

Responsibilities

• Leading all program planning, scheduling, and execution activities across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Managing complex end to end project cycles, from site identification to technology deployment, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinating with engineering teams to ensure system integration activities (e.g., antennas, transmitters, propagation systems) remain on track.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships by communicating clearly, setting expectations, and ongoing program reporting.
• Coordinating international vendor purchasing and logistics.
• Monitoring risks, dependencies, regulatory requirements, in country constraints, and shifting program priorities.
• Travelling internationally to conduct site visits, meet partners, and establish client relationships.
• Representing Aethera®  professionally in diverse cultural and business environments.
• Supporting the growth of Aethera’s® operational capabilities, contributing to long term organizational leadership.

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you are a technically adept and confident program manager who is comfortable operating within complex engineering environments. You demonstrate sound judgment, professional resilience, and intellectual curiosity, capabilities essential for overseeing a large scale international program while developing a deep understanding of Aethera’s® RF technologies to support informed, strategic decision making.

Your qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma supported by relevant program or project management experience.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience, ideally involving technical system integration or infrastructure deployment.
• Ability to learn and understand RF propagation concepts and the technologies Aethera® employs (previous RF experience is an asset).
• Experience coordinating complex, multi stakeholder projects with international components.
• Strength in building and managing business relationships across cultures and time zones.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence in high stakes discussions, and the ability to hold others accountable.
• Strong organizational and scheduling abilities, with comfort navigating uncertainty and evolving priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required (initially up to 50%).
• Eligibility for Controlled Goods registration and relevant security clearances.

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FPGA Design Engineer

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will contribute to the development of leading-edge technology. You will work independently and collaborate closely with Aethera’s® custom equipment and system design teams on all aspects of FPGA and HDL design, from concept and implementation through testing, maintenance, and documentation. Following industry best practices, you will also partner with the embedded software team to develop the HDL components of firmware for Aethera’s® hardware platforms.

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Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing FPGA solutions end-to-end, including development, integration, and support, following current HDL standards.
• Performing timing analysis and optimization of FPGA designs for performance and reliability.
• Developing HDL for control and signal processing tailored to custom applications.
• Creating and maintaining design documentation for FPGA and overall embedded system designs.
• Conducting system testing and verification, including preparation of test documentation.
• Planning work, estimating effort, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Assisting with troubleshooting issues at both board and system levels.

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you are a graduate from a recognized program providing the required foundation in FPGA design and embedded systems. You are proficient in Verilog or VHDL and have experience with embedded controllers and firmware design. You must be eligible to meet the requirements for industrial security and the Controlled Goods Program.

Your qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Graduate-level specialization in HDL is considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in relevant roles.
• Hands-on experience with HDL and FPGA design at both block and system levels.
• Proficiency in Verilog (preferred) or VHDL.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Octave is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics accurately.
• Experience with AMD Vivado Design Suite is an advantage.
• Background in implementing digital signal processing algorithms in HDL.

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Test Technician – Permanent

As the Test Technician, you will be a key member of the team supporting operational testing and quality checks on newly assembled products. You will be responsible for a broad range of hands-on and technical activities

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Responsibilities

• Executing testing of newly assembled products ensuring assemblies meet performance specifications at various electrical and environmental conditions
• Development and maintenance of assembly and subassembly test schedules based on production schedule and customer delivery dates
• Incorporation of electrical safety practices and procedures to all tasks
• Developing test procedures and test fixtures
• Analyzing and reporting of historical test results/trends
• Communication with internal production and engineering teams to resolve product testing issues
• Drawing package documentation updates, including schematics, parts lists, wiring route sheets and assembly drawings
• Verification testing of new designs
• Assisting with low volume manufacturing including communication with external suppliers and contractors

Qualifications

• You will have a high level of self motivation, keen attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You will have completed a Post-Secondary Electrical Engineering Tech. program and or have equivalent training and/or experience in a similar role.
• One (1) year of experience in an equivalent RF test environment would be considered an asset.
• You will have demonstrated strong aptitude in electrical theory, testing, troubleshooting and electro/mechanical assembly, and have strong mathematical skills.
• You are familiar with relevant software tools (3D Mechanical CAD, PCB Design) and proficient with the use of Microsoft Office suite. Hands on experience with electronics manufacturing, testing and soldering equipment would be considered an asset.
• You will be required to lift up to 50lbs following safe work practices.
• You may be required to travel domestically and internationally as required, and must be able to complete and maintain controlled goods security assessment, industrial security clearance requirements, or any other travel clearances required by Aethera.

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Electrical Engineer/Project Leader

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, and working alongside operations, production, and quality staff, the Electrical Engineer/Project Leader is involved in the design, development, fabrication, testing, installation, and support of our equipment and systems. Depending upon experience and expertise, the Electrical Engineer may also lead a team in developing new technologies or new markets. Project Leads work closely with clients to understand specifications and requirements, develop a product vision; ensure regulatory, reliability, performance, and maintainability standards are met; and manage resources, cost, and schedule against budgeted targets.

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Responsibilities

• Design activities including power electronics, embedded control systems, circuit board designs, and overall electromechanical system design
• Acting as a technical project lead to move client projects from concept to completion while meeting client expectations and schedule
• Leading a small team of technologists, technicians, or engineers through various projects and day-to-day tasks
• Developing test procedures and test fixtures
• Developing and executing design verification testing and recommending solutions to ensure that the product meets specifications at various electrical and environmental conditions
• Mechanical and electrical assembly of engineering proofs-of-concepts, prototypes, and first articles
• Assisting with low volume manufacturing including interfacing directly with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Communicating directly with and supporting customers with all aspects of the product lifecycle, including requirements gathering, installation, and service
• Performing as a product expert in support of marketing, pre-sales, and post-sales activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role and field
• Hands on experience with electronics manufacturing, testing, and soldering equipment
• Experience leading and handling various projects from conception to completion
• Experience overseeing or managing a team is an asset
• Knowledge of relevant software tools, such as 3D Mechanical CAD, PCB Design, ERP, Microsoft Office, and/or MATLAB, is an asset
• Great ability to multitask and perform under pressure
• Strong mechanical aptitude with systems experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as necessary
• Able to meet the requirements needed for Controlled Goods registration, Industrial Security, and other security requirements needed for the company business operations

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Embedded Developer

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Embedded Developer works independently and directly interfaces with Aethera’s custom equipment and system design teams in all aspects of embedded software development – from concept and implementation to testing, maintenance, and documentation. Following industry best practices, they are responsible for developing the firmware to run on Aethera’s hardware platforms.

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Responsibilities 

• End to End design, development, implementation, and support of firmware and maintaining existing software to current development standards.
• Control and signal processing algorithm design for custom applications
• Creation and updating of design documentation as it pertains to embedded systems.
• System testing and verification (including test documentation)
• Planning work, estimating effort, delivering on time and on budget
• Assist in troubleshooting problems at both the software and system levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional experience
• Experience in embedded software design
• Proficient in C/C++
• Familiarity with Python and MATLAB/Octave would be beneficial
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Experience with assembly programming is an asset
• Exposure to or experience with industrial control and automation protocols would be of benefit.
• Experience in digital signal processing algorithms
• Experience with analog/digital modulation techniques and digital communications standards

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Electromechanical Assembler

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, and working alongside operations, engineering, and quality staff, the Electromechanical Assembler participates in the kitting, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing of equipment and systems. The Electromechanical Assembler participates in manufacturing reviews and may work alongside electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to determine the best techniques for assembling and testing our products.

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Responsibilities 

• Fabrication
• Sub-assembly manufacture
• Use of various chemicals, adhesives, and compounds to encapsulate and bond parts
• Cable harness assembly
• Crimping and soldering cable connections
• Equipment racking
• Aligning parts on jigs using both templates and fixtures
• Performing minor part-fitting operations
• Measuring parts and components against requirements
• Working from drawings, bills of materials, assembly instructions, and wiring diagrams

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, and experience working in an electronic product development and manufacturing environment
• You can sit, stand, and lift, and have full visual acuity
• Your written and verbal communication skills enable you to work with a variety of stakeholders
• You can monitor and verify quality, document and report issues, and contribute to corrective actions that ensure continuous product and process improvement
• You enjoy the opportunity to work both as an individual contributor and as part of a team
• Familiarity with relevant IPC and ISO manufacturing standards is a plus.
• You must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods, Industrial Security, and other security clearances needed for the company business.

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