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Senior Electrical Engineer

AureaDartmouth, NS, Canada

12 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Aurea Technologies is looking for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer to join its fast-growing team in Burnside Business Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

About Us :

Aurea is a female-founded cleantech startup that develops portable wind energy systems. The company consists of a diverse team of outdoor enthusiasts and renewable energy innovators. Our flagship product, the Shine Turbine ( is a portable wind turbine for charging handheld electronics which gives people the freedom to generate power from the wind anytime, anywhere. We’re also developing Shine 2.0, our next-generation turbine, designed to provide even greater power output and charging versatility.

Responsibilities :

The successful Senior Electrical Engineer candidate can look forward to :

Creating detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts
Designing and testing unique and complex multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
Developing or supporting custom product firmware in C / C++
Developing prototypes and custom jigs to resolve development risks in multiple products
Reviewing and maintaining compliance with CSA, UL, CE, UKCA, FCC, and other product certifications
Selecting components as required and generating a product Bill of Materials (BOM)
Generating engineering documentation in support of design activities and product requirements
Working with our customer service team and customers to resolve or troubleshoot any product issues
Working with supply chain suppliers to achieve material and labour design-to-cost targets

Qualifications :

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution, have their P. Eng. designation, and be eligible for registration with Engineers N.S. Candidates should also have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in :

Creating schematics in CAD software, such as Altium (also familiarity with Fusion 360 is an asset)

Working with code revision tools such as Github

Working with USB-PD, USB, I2C, SPI, UART, and Bluetooth LE protocols and integrating them into new products

Developing products containing Li-Ion batteries (with consideration to battery protection, fuel gauging, and charging), and experience working with DC motors is beneficial

Designing multi-layer rigid and flex PCB layouts for electrical and thermal efficiencies while achieving EMI / EMC requirements for consumer products as well as meeting production cost targets

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with power bank product design or products containing Li-Ion batteries . This is a hybrid (in-person and remote) position, so applicants must be located within the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and able to commute to Burnside Business Park in Dartmouth 2-3 times a week .

Additionally, you should :

Be able to work on your own and operate well within a team

Have adequate communication skills and organization

Be willing to learn and work within varying areas of skill and responsibility

Be able to troubleshoot and provide solutions to problems

Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Why Aurea Technologies?

Be part of a passionate, innovative team that values sustainability, creativity, and outdoor adventure.

Competitive salary and hybrid work environment.

Benefit from a 4-day compressed work week, working Monday to Thursday from 8 AM - 5 PM or 9 AM - 6 PM, giving you three-day weekends every week.

Also enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation, an annual volunteer day, and an annual Shine day where you can head out into nature on an adventure with our product!

How To Apply :

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Cat Adalay at

While all applications are appreciated, only those considered for interviews will be acknowledged. Thank you!