Jobs of the Week is beginning February with a couple of opportunities at Halifax’s NewAE Technology Inc.
NewAE has developed technology to assist companies in finding the security weaknesses within their embedded hardware systems. The company is looking for a software engineer/programmer, as well as an electronics hardware engineer/designer.
We’re also highlighting this week opportunities for a computer programmer with Clockwork Fox in St. John’s and a senior PR account manager with Moncton-based public relations firm Onboardly.
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Halifax
NewAE Technology
NewAE Technology Inc. develops open-source hardware and software solutions for performing security analysis of embedded computer systems. The successful candidate should have a strong Interest in hardware security (including participation at conferences such as AtlSecCon, Blackhat, and DEFCON). These positions are about three months in length, but may expand to include full-time employment, depending on candidate's interest and upcoming projects. As a very small company, applicants should expect to perform tasks beyond their core competency. The desired qualifications for this position include: six or more years of structured software development (any language); three or more years using Python for desktop or server application development (not web/mobile) and a working knowledge of Linux.
Electronics Hardware Engineer/Designer
NewAE Technology is looking for someone also interested in a contract of about three months as an electronics hardware engineer/designer. This contract could expand to include full-time employment depending on candidate's interest and upcoming projects. The responsibilities include the design of digital and analog electronic systems, including schematic entry and high-speed PCB design◦4+ layer PCB design including BGA devices; assembly of prototype boards; and design for EMC compliance. The company would prefer someone with a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree in electrical engineering considered an asset, and six or more years' experience in schematic entry and PCB routing of high-speed digital systems.
St. John’s
Clockwork Fox Studios
Clockwork Fox, an award-winning game production studio that focuses on learning games and associated educational technology products, is seeking a talented individual to develop games with a solid backend and a superior user experience. This position covers everything from gameplay physics to asset management systems. The responsibilities include following the requirements from design documents and implementing the described features effectively and efficiently; collaborating with designers to develop documentation and specifications with respect to programming requirements; and collaborating with QA to create test plans that identify poor performance and/or bugs. Clockwork Fox is looking for someone with one to five years' experience, preferably with at least one released game. The successful applicant should have a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, and experience or familiarity with C# and digital platforms such as iOS and Android.
Moncton (or Remote)
Onboardly
Onboardly, a demand marketing agency that helps small and medium-sized companies fast-track visibility, brand awareness and lead generation, is looking for a senior account manager. The primary role is to assist the Director of PR in planning, coordinating and executing public relations initiatives for agency clients. This person produces bold, strategic, persuasive messages in all media that help our clients reach their business goals. The requirements include being a fantastic writer with proven success, a self-starter and quick thinker. The successful person must write and distribute press releases and be an active social media user. The responsibilities include media relations such as outreach, pitching and ongoing communication with outside media contacts and publications. The successful candidate may also have to research and identify media lists including sourcing contact information and history/background on desired writers, contributors and bloggers.
