Job Description
Blackline Safety is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the sustaining engineering of our hardware-based products. In this role, you will own electrical design of Blackline Safety’s released hardware portfolio including adding new features, solving production issues, improving reliability, and lifecycle management. You will be responsible for the electrical design of multi-layer HDI PCBs, regulatory compliance, intrinsic safety-certification of products deployed globally in safety-critical applications.
The Sustaining team includes hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineers and works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Verification, Supply Chain, and Data Management teams. The ideal candidate is a strong system thinker with full product lifecycle experience, a solid foundation in design for manufacturing/test, and the ability to lead complex cross-functional technical work.
Skill & Qualifications:
Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent education and experience
5+ years of industry experience designing high-volume consumer or industrial electronic products
Strong EE fundamentals with hands-on experience in prototype bring-up, debugging, and functional verification
Experience with schematic capture and layout of HDI, multi-layer PCB designs (Altium Designer preferred)
Strong background in power systems, including SMPS, LDOs, PDN design, and battery-powered optimization
Experience with low- and high-speed digital interfaces (I²C, UART, SPI, USB, etc.) and signal integrity fundamentals
Proficient with standard lab equipment: oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analyzers, JTAG debuggers, DMMs, power supplies
Demonstrated ability to independently drive complex technical problems to resolution · Strong collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills
Bonus points for:
- Experience with wireless technologies: cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, NFC
- Experience with C/C++ or Python for test, debug, or analysis
- Familiarity with simulation tools (LTspice, PowerDC/SI, etc.)
- Experience with gas detection or safety-critical products
- EMC compliance design and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with intrinsically safe product design and certification
- P.Eng. (APEGA) licensure or eligibility to practice in Alberta
Responsibilities:
- Circuit design to improve, maintain, and modify existing products from the design concept stage, design, verification, Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification, regulatory and ultimately production release
- Develop an expert level understanding of Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification for explosive atmospheres
- Triage electrical and system-level performance issues in manufacturing and the field; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Collaborate closely with firmware engineers on HW/FW integration and system-level problem solving
- Work with manufacturing and test engineering to ensure robust, high-volume production
- Support product validation and Design Quality teams to maintain product reliability and compliance
- Provide regular schedule, risk, and status updates to product and engineering leadership
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and interns
- Minimal travel may be required
Total Rewards
At Blackline Safety, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to support the diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based on employment type and location. They may include:
Competitive base salary and annual compensation review
Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
Mental health and wellness support
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions
Paid vacation, personal and sick days*
Professional development opportunities
Education funding
A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
Exclusive access to perks and discounts
A flexible ‘Dress for Your Day’ environment
*Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.
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If you’re passionate about technology, safety, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a safer, more connected world.
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