Directed Electronics Canada jobs

We create powerful, simple and reliable technology for demanding divers.

We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of computers for all types of divers, offering products which are powerful, simple and reliable. We take pride in our corporate culture of high energy excellence, with self-managed professionals who thrive in delivering results, and welcome team players to join us in our journey!

We provide a culture that embraces innovation, passion and performance excellence. We are growing fast and offer professional growth opportunities and a dynamic, informal, and engaging workplace. Join our team and enjoy an inspiring environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life. We invite you to check us out at www.shearwater.com

Job Summary

Shearwater Research is looking for a hands-on Electronics Engineer to join our R&D Electronics team and contribute to the development of dive computers and other underwater electronic products. This role is focused on product development across the full hardware lifecycle, from requirements and schematic design through PCB development, prototype bring-up, verification, environmental and regulatory testing, manufacturing release, and production support.

You will work closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, suppliers, and external development or manufacturing partners. The role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys designing real products, solving challenging hardware problems, and staying actively involved in lab and test work.

What You’ll Do

Electronics Design, Product Development & NPI (45%)

• Design and develop electronic hardware for new and existing products from concept through production release.
• Create schematics, select components, and support PCB layout, stack-up definition, and design reviews.
• Contribute to NPI from prototype builds and design verification through manufacturing readiness and production release.
• Develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, power, sensor, RF/wireless, and embedded hardware.
• Design and review multi-layer and HDI PCBs, including fine-pitch components, BGAs, controlled impedance, and complex layout constraints.
• Design electronics for reliable operation in harsh and demanding environments, including pressure, moisture, temperature, mechanical shock/vibration, and other environmental stresses.

Verification, Reliability & Compliance (20%)

• Bring up, debug, test, and verify prototype and production hardware.
• Plan and execute hardware, environmental, and reliability testing; analyze results, investigate failures, and drive design improvements.
• Support EMC/EMI, ESD, and regulatory testing, and resolve design-related compliance issues.
• Investigate reliability and field issues and implement corrective actions.

Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)

• Prepare engineering documentation, test plans, design records, and technical reports.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical decisions throughout product development.
• Work closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and other teams throughout development and product release.
• Work with PCB fabricators, contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and external engineering or manufacturing partners.
• Take ownership of assigned electronics development work and coordinate across disciplines to ensure timely completion.

Manufacturing & Sustaining Engineering (15%)

• Support sustaining engineering activities, including design updates, component changes, production issues, and product improvements.
• Apply DFM and DFT principles and support manufacturing release and production ramp-up.
• Investigate manufacturing and component-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate component alternatives and support lifecycle, availability, and obsolescence-related design changes.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant electronics design experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with schematic design, component selection, PCB development, board bring-up, debugging, and verification.
• Strong fundamentals in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and embedded hardware design.
• Experience with MCU-based embedded systems, low-power or battery-powered electronics, and compact wearable products.
• Experience designing multi-layer and HDI PCBs, including fine-pitch components and complex layout constraints.
• Experience with Altium Designer or a comparable professional PCB design tool.
• Experience with EMC/EMI, ESD, and regulatory compliance considerations in electronic product design.
• Understanding of low-magnetic design considerations, including component selection, PCB design, and verification for magnetically sensitive products.
• Experience with RF or wireless-enabled electronic products, including antenna integration, RF interfaces, or wireless communication hardware.
• Experience supporting electronic products from prototype through manufacturing and production release.
• Experience with sensors, analog interfaces, power supplies, and common digital communication interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and hands-on lab skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of embedded firmware for board bring-up, debugging, and hardware verification.
• Familiarity with C/C++ and/or Python for embedded development, test automation, or engineering analysis.
• Hands-on experience with RF testing, matching networks, antenna tuning, or wireless system optimization.
• Experience with EVT/DVT/PVT or similar structured product-development stages.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, EMS providers, OEMs, ODMs, or JDM partners.
• Experience with pre-compliance testing and product certification.
• Experience developing ruggedized, wearable, marine, underwater, or other electronics for harsh and demanding environments.

The successful candidate has:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, determined, customer/team-oriented, energetic, enthusiastic.
• Demonstrated tenacious follow-up ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and multi-task a variety of assignments with a positive attitude.
• You are interested in diving or think its pretty cool!

Salary Range:

Career Band 3: $90-130k/ year

Benefits:

These are some of the benefits Shearwater employees enjoy:

• Flex time and Hybrid work site arrangements for most professional staff.
• Company paid Life, AD&D, Dental, Extended Health, EAP Plan + Health Spending Account.
• Competitive vacation allowance.
• Group RSP with company matching contributions.
• 6 personal days per calendar year.
• Diving- open water ticket, dry suit and advanced training company paid.
• Bonuses based on successful annual financial performance of the company
• 10 minute tenant shuttle (or bus) from Skytrain and local Parking available

Ready to dive deeper? To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter!

Shearwater Research, is a privately [SG4] held technology ISO9001:2015 certified world leader in the field of dive computers for serious divers. Based in Richmond, British Columbia, we have dealers in over 70 countries, and service centers in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand, and Thailand.

Shearwater Research is an equal opportunity employer. If you are contacted regarding the position, please advise the member of our recruiting team of any accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Application question(s):

• What is your favourite project you've worked on and why?

Experience:

• electronics design: 3 years (required)
• PCB design: 3 years (required)
• hardware bring-up and debugging: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person