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We have a lot to offer:

  • Competitive, market-based compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package with 100% employer paid premiums for supplemental medical, dental and group insurance, an employee assistance program and a health spending account.
  • First rate education benefits and vacation policy
  • Retirement funding and planning services
  • Professional, collaborative work environment
  • Active, friendly and motivated group of employees
  • Flex time and casual dress
  • State-of-the-art workstations granting modern, ergonomic comfort
  • A chance to be on the leading edge of GPS technology

If you are interested in any of the positions listed below, please forward your resume and cover letter to:

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NovAtel

At NovAtel we are showing the world what’s possible in satellite-based navigation. We’re continually redefining the Global Positioning System industry, priding ourselves in being the first to develop the technologies and products that are shaping the future.


Repair Technologist - #10013

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Responsibilities:
You will troubleshoot, repair, rework and analyze failures on GPS product returns. You will record all repair details accurately, generate failure reports and interact with customers. You will also conduct improvement initiatives (5S, LEAN, etc.) and ensure that customer requirements are met.

An internal candidate is currently under consideration.

Qualifications:
You have an electronics technology certificate or diploma. Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment and previous troubleshooting / repair experience is preferred.

Location: Calgary, AB

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Software Engineer - #10011

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Responsibilities:
You will be a key contributor to the ongoing enhancement and support of NovAtel’s world class GNSS receivers. You will work closely with other software, hardware and test engineers, and your duties will include implementation of new features and product improvements, testing and documentation. Working in cooperation with customer support application engineers, you will provide advanced technical support in resolving customer issues.

Please be advised that an internal candidate is currently under consideration.

Qualifications:
You have a university degree in electrical or computer engineering along with a minimum of 5 years experience developing software for real-time embedded systems using C/C++. You are self-motivated, have strong analytical and problem solving abilities, and are able to learn complex systems quickly. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality are required.

Location: Calgary, AB

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Project Manager, Aerospace and Defense - #10010

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Responsibilities:
You will manage new product development and sustaining projects within NovAtel’s Aerospace and Defense group. You will be accountable for creating and tracking project schedules, scope and budget, while ensuring proper development processes are followed to produce high quality, cost-effective products. You will be responsible for project management involving teams consisting of software/firmware, hardware/digital/PCB, GNSS system, RF/antenna, and mechanical designers. You will work closely with Marketing, Product Development, Verification, and Manufacturing to achieve goals. As part of the project management team, you will contribute to the advancement of the project management practice through involvement and input to process/continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications:
You have a university degree in electrical, geomatics or computer engineering with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. You have successfully managed technical product development projects and new product introduction (NPI). You have superior communication and organizations skills, along with formal project management training. PMI certification is desirable.

Location: Calgary, AB

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Hardware Technologist - #10009

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Responsibilities:
As part of the Aerospace and Defense hardware team, you will help develop and test advanced navigation systems incorporating RF and Digital Hardware. You will be involved in formal circuit and product qualification testing (including performance, environmental and regulatory), part qualification, trouble shooting prototype hardware, investigation of reported design defects, implementation and testing of design changes. Your duties may includes the creation of schematics, test procedures, test reports, and test automation scripts. You will work closely with hardware designers, other technologists and system experts.

Qualifications:
You have a technician or technologist diploma from a recognized program with minimum of five years relevant experience. You have demonstrated resourcefulness and have the ability to persevere towards the completion of tasks. You have strong analytical and trouble shooting skills, as well as previous experience with trouble shooting and testing circuits consisting of microprocessors, CPLDs and FPGAs, RF and Analog circuits, and switching power conversion. Excellent surface mount soldering skills and superior communication skills are essential. Previous electronics design experience is considered an asset.

Location: Calgary, AB

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Vice President Business Transformation - #1300

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Responsibilities:
As the Vice President Business Transformation you will provide overall leadership to align people, process and technology with business strategy to meet NovAtel’s long term corporate objectives. You will be responsible for developing and implementing change management strategies and initiatives as they relate to process change management, stakeholder management, training, communications and organizational design activities. You will also be responsible for the development of change management plans supporting the re-engineered business processes and manage the implementation of those plans. You will also conduct organizational and employee impact assessments using multiple change management tools and techniques, and will determine organizational readiness and risk identification.

Qualifications:
You have an MBA, a relevant university degree and are a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with significant business transformation and Lean Six Sigma implementation experience. You have successfully managed technical (electronic, firmware, mechanical) product development projects, as well as new product introduction and are experienced with electronic hardware and embedded software development. Previous GNSS experience and/or PMI certification would be beneficial.

Location: Calgary, AB

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Hardware Designer - #5771

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Responsibilities:
NovAtel’s Technology Development Hardware Design Team is looking for an experienced hardware and FPGA designer. Reporting to the team lead, the primary responsibilities relate to design, prototype, engineering test, manufacturing introduction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of hardware and FPGA designs for various GPS/GNSS related products.

Qualifications:
You have a university degree in electrical or computer engineering along with a minimum of 5 years relevant circuit board and FPGA experience. In addition, you have the following:

  • Detailed knowledge of the design and operation of digital, analog and power conversion circuits, specifically 32-bit microprocessors, JTAG, advanced memory technologies such as DDR and NAND Flash, A/D converters, and step-up and step-down switching regulators
  • Previous experience in designing FPGAs/ASICs with proven capability of ensuring quality design through proper design synthesis, test bench design and simulations, and capturing the appropriate place and route design constraints to ensure performance and repeatability
  • Capability to verify and validate engineering design performance by establishing and executing engineering tests, developing design simulations, completing design analysis, and identifying, isolating, and resolving performance problems
  • Knowledge of product development process, ability to follow instructions, experience with test equipment and test methodologies, attention to detail and strong documentation and communications skills are required
  • GPS and RF design knowledge is desired, but not necessary

Location: Calgary, AB

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Environmental Compliance Specialist - #5770

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Responsibilities:
As part of NovAtel’s Compliance team, you will be responsible for driving the company’s Environmental Compliance strategy for standards such as REACH, RoHS, China RoHS, Ozone Depleting, WEEE, and JGPSSI. In addition you will be required to research new environmental initiatives which will impact NovAtel’s business and prepare action plans for how to address them. You will oversee the implementation of policies and processes for handling environmental programs which may include:

  • Communicating and coordinating with internal teams and external contractors
  • Maintaining databases and preparing written reports
  • Reviewing results documents and preparing response plans
  • Defining requirements to ensure compliance
  • Working with external experts and authorities
  • Being the company’s expert in all aspects of environmental compliance
  • Interfacing with customers and suppliers

You may also be required to help support NovAtel’s development teams for EMC, Regulatory, and Safety compliance in the same ways as outlined above.

Qualifications:
You have a minimum of 5 years experience in an environmental or regulatory compliance role with experience in managing a corporate compliance strategy. Knowledge of the environmental standards for REACH, RoHS and WEEE is required, along with an understanding of EMC, Regulatory, and Safety standards. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the latest environmental standards and the impact that they have on a Canadian Manufacturer with world-wide sales channels. In addition, you must have experience communicating with contractors and suppliers. Superior verbal and written documentation skills are required, along with the ability to work within a multi-functional team.

Location: Calgary, AB

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