About AirMetal
AirMetal Robotics is a Canadian defense-tech company building the next generation of unmanned aerial systems, autonomous robotics, and related technologies for defense, law enforcement, first responder, security, and industrial customers. We develop novel UAV concepts that push the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do — and we move fast. We are a small, technical team that values engineering depth, ownership, and the ability to go from idea to hardware quickly.
The Role
AirMetal is looking for a hands-on PCB Design Engineer to own electronics designs end to end — from a written design spec all the way to a working, validated board with firmware running on it. You'll take a specification document and carry it through schematic capture, layout, fabrication, assembly, bring-up, and basic firmware. This is a chance to work across the full hardware design cycle on real products, with a clear path from contract to a permanent role for the right person.
We're open to both experienced contractors and strong interns. If you're early in your career but can demonstrate that you can drive a board from concept to bring-up, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Work On
- Translate design specification documents into complete electronics designs
- Capture schematics and select components against requirements, cost, and availability
- Lay out PCBs and prepare fabrication and assembly files
- Coordinate fabrication and assembly, then bring up and debug the boards in the lab
- Write board bring-up and peripheral driver firmware, plus basic test firmware to validate hardware
- Document designs and produce the artifacts needed to move a board toward production
Core Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to take a design from spec through to a finished, working board
- Schematic capture and PCB layout experience (KiCad, Altium, or equivalent)
- Solid grounding in low-voltage, low-speed digital communication (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, etc.)
- Comfortable bringing up hardware and writing peripheral drivers and bring-up firmware (C/C++ on a microcontroller)
- Lab skills: scope, logic analyzer, multimeter, soldering, and methodical debugging
- Able to work on-site in Kanata, Ontario
Nice to Have
- Power electronics design experience
- High-speed digital design (signal integrity, controlled impedance, DDR/Ethernet, etc.)
- RF design experience
- Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing and working with fab/assembly houses
- Experience reading datasheets and reference designs to make component decisions independently
What We Offer
- Full ownership of designs across the entire hardware lifecycle
- A direct path from contract to a permanent position for the right candidate
- Hands-on work on real products with a small, fast-moving hardware team
- The opportunity to work at the frontier of drone technology
Location
This role is full-time, in-person at our facility in Kanata. This posting is for a newly created, open position.
To Apply
Apply through Indeed with your resume. A portfolio, GitHub, or links to boards you've designed and brought up will go a long way — show us something you took from spec to working hardware.
Application Deadline
June 26, 2026
AirMetal Robotics is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels. If you require any accommodation during the application process, please let us know.
We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed manually.
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
