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Team leader - Hardware Engineering (HS)

Main locations: 

Oulu, FI

Job Type:  Full-time
Workplace type:  Hybrid
Offer number:  5403

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper-scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.

Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer- and market-focused approach. We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community. This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.

The Role 

  

Own and lead hardware development for Homeland Security products. 

You are a hands-on technical leader responsible for both hardware execution and day-to-day leadership and development of a hardware engineering team. You report to the R&D Manager. 

 

Why Join 

  

  • Lead real hardware. 

  • Lead a small, focused and experienced team.

  • Own real products. 

  • Build systems that matter. 

 

  

What You’ll Do 

  

  • Lead hardware project planning and execution using established development processes 

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and line management for hardware engineers 

  • Own system-level hardware architecture and technical decisions 

  • Drive digital, analog, RF, and mixed-signal hardware design 

  • Lead PCB design, layout, signal integrity, and high-speed digital design 

  • Manage component selection, BOM optimization, EOL components, and running changes 

  • Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and failure/root-cause analysis 

  • Lead hardware verification and validation, including automated test systems 

  • Oversee environmental, reliability, and EMC/EMI pre-compliance testing 

  • Drive requirements definition, technical risk identification, and mitigation 

  • Support measurement automation and JTAG / boundary scan-based debugging 

  • Own hardware across the full product lifecycle, from concept to field support 

  • Collaborate closely with software, firmware, mechanical, test, and manufacturing teams 

  

Must Have 

  

  • Experience leading hardware development projects with full product ownership 

  • Strong design background in at least one of: 

    • PCB design & layout 

    • RF design 

    • System-level hardware design 

  • Solid knowledge of: 

    • Digital & analog circuit design 

    • High-speed digital design & signal integrity 

    • Power electronics and power distribution 

  • Hands-on experience with: 

    • Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers 

    • Spectrum analyzers, signal generators 

    • Vector network analyzers  

  • Understanding of: 

    • Microcontroller and SoC architectures 

    • Basic firmware debugging and hardware bring-up 

    • Communication protocols: I²C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet 

  • Experience with failure analysis, product support, and field issue resolution 

  • Autonomous, well-organized, highly self-motivated, and results-oriented 

  • Able to communicate and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels 

  

Education 

  

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field 

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer

Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us. For more information about diversity and inclusion at EXFO, read our DEI Statement.

For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French. However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favor bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.

Do you have questions about this career opportunity or our hiring process? Contact us at careers@exfo.com or, if you are applying for a job located in Mexico, at mexico-careers@exfo.com.

Thank you for your interest in EXFO!

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