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Solutions Architect - High-reliability FPGA and/or Software

Fidus Systems is a premier electronic system design and development company specializing in FPGA design, embedded software, ASIC RTL design and verification, hardware design, and signal integrity. Founded in 2001, Fidus serves a global clientele from its design centers in Ottawa, Waterloo, and San Jose.

Fidus Systems

Employee count: 51-200

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Fidus is a global high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design centres in Kitchener-Waterloo and San Jose. We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded software, FPGA/ASIC, and signal integrity teams working together to design and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand their needs, then develop their requirements
  • Architect a solution that meets the Client’s needs
  • Develop a plan, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and estimate the work required, to deliver a client solution
  • Understand and present Fidus’ resource skill capabilities and work approach
  • Discuss, promote, defend, and, if necessary, refine, the work approach and estimate
  • Evaluate and understand solutions, to partition programs into logical segments
  • Undertake project work as required
  • Assist in identifying and developing new Fidus products
  • Assist in identifying new areas of investment and research & development

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or the equivalent
  • Ideally at least seven (7) years of design background in an FPGA and/or Software development role in an aerospace company
  • System Level design experience and interest, including identifying architectural approaches and tradeoffs in a high-reliability environment
  • Significant exposure to Space payload and/or vehicle requirements and architectures
  • A working knowledge of DO-254
  • Eligible for and experienced with ITAR and DARPA programs
  • Eligible for Classified opportunities
  • Concise communication skills
  • Excellent listening, understanding, and extrapolation skills
  • Professional and personable

About Fidus & Why Work Here

Since 2001, Fidus has completed over 4,000 projects for more than 400 customers across industries including Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace & Defence, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. As a Premier Adaptive Computing Partner for AMD North America, we combine deep technical expertise with industry-leading tools to solve complex design challenges.

Fidus designs high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems using emerging technologies, often well before they reach the broader market. Our teams work across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design to deliver real products for our customers.

Our work spans space and satellite systems, next-generation communications and networking, high-performance compute and storage platforms, advanced video and imaging, and industrial, medical, and automotive systems. We are not tied to a single product or industry—our work follows the technology, not just one roadmap.

At Fidus, collaboration is at the core of how we work. We value openness, trust, and shared ownership, and we create an environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another, and have a meaningful impact through the work they do.

If all of this excites you, has your attention, and you can’t wait to join our amazing team and work environment, then we want to hear from you!

Fidus has a commitment to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process. Automated tools (including AI) support our initial screening of applicants against our job posting to identify candidates whose qualifications, experience, and skills align most closely with the position requirements. All further candidate assessments and final selection are conducted by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.

Thank you for your interest in Fidus. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Fidus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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What began in 2001 as a vision to provide excellence in electronic product development has blossomed into Fidus Systems, a North American leader in highly-specialized embedded system design services. From its headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, and with strategic design centers in Waterloo, Canada, and San Jose, California, Fidus embarked on a journey to transform complex technological challenges into market-ready solutions. The early years were focused on building a foundation of trust and dependability, values deeply embedded in the company's name – 'Fidus' meaning trustworthy and loyal. This commitment quickly established Fidus as a reliable partner for companies ranging from ambitious start-ups to Tier-1 multinationals.

Over two decades, Fidus has navigated the rapidly evolving landscape of high-tech industries, consistently staying at the forefront of innovation. The company cultivated deep expertise in FPGA design, embedded software, hardware engineering, and signal integrity, successfully completing over 4,000 projects for more than 400 clients across diverse sectors including telecom/datacom, aerospace and defense, medical, consumer electronics, and semiconductors. This journey of growth was marked by significant milestones, including becoming an inaugural AMD Adaptive Computing Premier Partner, a testament to their technical prowess and collaborative spirit. Fidus's story is one of continuous adaptation, relentless pursuit of technical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to helping clients accelerate their product development cycles and achieve market success with cutting-edge, reliable electronic solutions. Their 'First Time Right' approach, combined with a passion for tackling the industry's toughest design challenges, continues to drive their narrative forward.

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