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Quebec - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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ETL Systems Ltd

ETL Systems has been at the forefront of RF design and manufacturing for over 35 years. It designs and builds essential elements of critical satellite communications infrastructure. Its culture of innovation and its solutioneering approach have established it as a market leader in the field.

ETLs rapid growth and success have been recognised at the UKs highest level with the company winning three Queens Awards for Enterprise in International Trade. As a testament to that success the top 20 satellite operators and teleports in the world utilise ETLs products. Around the world 75% of NATO governments use ETL Systems equipment to protect their citizens.

The company offers a full suite of solutions between the antenna and the modem for both the uplink and downlink 2019 ETL expanded its range to include instrumentation and measurement equipment for the set-up and testing of RF chains through its acquisition of Atlantic Microwave 2024 the company acquired SpacePath Communications and IRT Technologies to expand its product range to include RFhigh-power amplifiers.

ETL Systems is thriving and actively seeking a Principal RF Engineer with extensive knowledge within the Ka-band domain.


Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Principal RF Engineer to lead the design and development of high-power RF amplifiers and related components operating at Ka-Band and above. This role is critical to the delivery of ETL Systems next-generation satellite communication products and has been shaped to meet immediate business needs.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in Ka-band development with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of this frequency range. While we recognise that such profiles are rare we are committed to prioritising candidates with this expertise. We will also consider candidates with strong C and Ku band experience who demonstrate the technical depth and adaptability to scale up into Ka-band development.

Immediate Business Focus

This role has been prioritised to support the development of Ka-band products and other high-frequency systems that are central to our current strategic roadmap. The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Rapidly integrate into active Ka-band development cycles.
  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
  • Deliver solutions that meet urgent customer and market demands.


Scope for Progression and Development

While the initial focus is on Ka-band product delivery this role offers significant scope for growth. As ETL Systems continues to expand the Principal RF Engineer will have opportunities to:

  • Influence long-term product strategy and innovation.
  • Take on broader leadership responsibilities.
  • Access professional development and training aligned with career goals.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead the design and development of high-power RF amplifiers (50W to 1000W) across Ka Ku X and C bands with a primary focus on Ka-band.
  • Drive innovation in solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) architectures and block upconverter (BUC) integration.
  • Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams to enhance product lines such as AntBUC FemtoBUC PicoBUC and rack-mounted HPAs.
  • Provide technical oversight for RF components including amplifiers frequency converters and RF distribution systems.
  • Perform simulations schematic capture PCB layout guidance prototyping and testing.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical reviews and roadmap planning.


Our ideal candidate

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering RF Engineering or related field.
  • Proven experience in Ka-band RF design is strongly preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in RF simulation tools (e.g. ADS HFSS CST).
  • Hands-on experience with lab testing equipment (spectrum analysers VNAs power meters).
  • Familiarity with thermal management EMC compliance and mechanical integration.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers.
  • Certifications in EMC/EMI Compliance RF Safety IPC Standards (desirable) and Project Management (desirable).
  • Willingness to travel including internationally.


Location:This is a site-based role so youll be working hands-on with our engineers and equipment every day right at the heart of the action.

Closing date:At ETL we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind we aim to commence our interview process promptly and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.

BPSS Compliant:Due to the nature of our work all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.

Visa Sponsorship:All applicants must hold the appropriate right-to-work documents.

Agency notice:

If you want to partner with ETL Systems for recruitment and help us grow by supplying exceptional talent please email .

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers before the terms of the business agreement.


ETL Systems Ltd

ETL Systems est la pointe de la conception et de la fabrication RF depuis plus de 35 ans. Lentreprise conoit et fabrique des lments essentiels de linfrastructure critique des communications par satellite. Sa culture de linnovation et son approche oriente solutions lui ont permis de simposer comme un leader sur le march.

La croissance rapide et le succs dETL ont t reconnus au plus haut niveau au Royaume-Uni avec troisQueens Awards for Enterprise dans la catgorie Commerce International. En tmoignage de cette russite les 20 principaux oprateurs de satellites et tlports dans le monde utilisent les produits dETL. lchelle mondiale75 % des gouvernements membres de lOTAN utilisent les quipements dETL Systems pour protger leurs citoyens.

Lentreprise propose une gamme complte de solutions entre lantenne et le modem pour les chanes de liaison montante et descendante. En 2019 ETL a largi son offre en intgrant des quipements dinstrumentation et de mesure pour la configuration et les tests des chanes RF grce lacquisition dAtlantic Microwave Ltd. En 2024 ETL a acquisSpacePath Communications etIRT Technologies largissant ainsi sa gamme de produits pour inclure desamplificateurs RF haute puissance.

ETL Systems est en pleine croissance et recherche activement unIngnieur RF Principal possdant une expertise approfondie dans le domaine de la bande Ka.

Prsentation du poste

Nous recherchons unIngnieur RF Principal hautement qualifi et oprationnel pour diriger la conception et le dveloppement damplificateurs RF haute puissance et de composants associs fonctionnant enbande Ka et au-del. Ce poste est essentiel la livraison des produits de communication par satellite de nouvelle gnration dETL Systems et a t conu pour rpondre auxbesoins immdiats de lentreprise.

Le candidat idal aura uneexprience avre dans le dveloppement en bande Ka avec une comprhension approfondie des dfis et exigences spcifiques cette gamme de frquences. Bien que ces profils soient rares nous nous engageons les prioriser. Nous examinerons galement les candidatures de profils expriments en bandes C et Ku capables de dmontrer une profondeur technique et une capacit dadaptation leur permettant dvoluer vers le dveloppement en bande Ka.

Priorits immdiates de lentreprise

Ce poste est prioritaire pour soutenir le dveloppement de produits en bande Ka et dautres systmes haute frquence au cur de notre feuille de route stratgique actuelle. Le candidat retenu devra :

Perspectives dvolution et de dveloppement

Bien que laccent initial soit mis sur la livraison de produits en bande Ka ce poste offredimportantes perspectives dvolution. mesure quETL Systems se dveloppe lIngnieur RF Principal aura lopportunit de :

Responsabilits cls

Profil recherch

Localisation :

Ce poste est bas sur site. Vous travaillerez quotidiennement aux cts de nos ingnieurs et quipements au cur de laction.

Date de clture :

Chez ETL nous valorisons lefficacit. Nous prvoyons de lancer rapidement le processus dentretien et nous nous rservons le droit de clturer loffre plus tt si nous recevons des candidatures adquates.

Conformit BPSS :

En raison de la nature de notre activit tous les postes exigent la conformit aux normes BPSS.

Parrainage de visa :

Tous les candidats doivent disposer des documents appropris attestant leur droit au travail.

Avis aux agences :

Si vous souhaitez collaborer avec ETL Systems pour le recrutement et contribuer notre croissance en fournissant des talents exceptionnels veuillez contacter :.

Veuillez noter que nous nacceptons pas les CV non sollicits de fournisseurs externes avant la signature dun accord commercial.



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