Senior Antenna & Sustaining RF Engineer

Position Overview


The Senior Antenna & Sustaining RF Engineer provides technical leadership and handsonexpertiseacross the full product lifecycle of antenna and RF frontend systemsfrom concept and new product introduction (NPI) through production sustainment and endoflife management.

This role encompasses the design development optimization and longterm maintenance of antennas Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)transmitamplifiers and supporting analog (and occasionally digital) circuitry.

The primary technical focus is on LBand GNSS systems with responsibility extending to productsoperatingup to 5GHz. The role requires deepexpertisein electromagnetic and RF performance combined with strong production test and sustaining engineering capability to ensure reliability manufacturability scalability cost efficiency and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Own sustaining engineering for antenna and RF products driving yield improvement issue resolution and lifecycle management across production

• Lead antenna design simulation prototyping and validation balancing performance cost manufacturability and reliability

• Perform electromagnetic analysis using simulation tools and measurement data to refine designs

• Define mechanical interfaces materials and fabrication approaches with cross-functional teams

• Support NPI from concept through production ensuring alignment with DFM DFT andDfSprinciples

• Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing and field issues; implement corrective actions

• Optimizedesigns for performance reliability cost and long-termcomponentavailability

• Develop and improve RF production test methods fixtures and calibration processes

• Analyze test and production data to improve yield reduce test time and minimize waste

• Maintain design documentation test procedures and technical records

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices

Qualifications


The Senior Antenna & Sustaining RF Engineer requires a strong theoretical foundation combined with extensive handson experience across antenna and RF design production support and sustaining engineering. This role demands technical depth sound engineering judgment and the ability to drive solutions throughout the product lifecyclefrom NPI through highvolume production and field support.

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering RF Engineering Telecommunications or related field (PhD is an asset)

• 5-10 years of industry experience in antenna and RF engineering

• Deep understanding of electromagnetic theory antenna systems and RF/microwave design principles

• Strong experience with EM simulation tools (e.g. HFSS CST or equivalent)

• Hands-onexpertisewith RF test equipment (VNA spectrum analyzer signal generator antenna measurement systems)

• Experience with production test development calibration methods and traceability

• Solid understanding of RF PCB layout grounding shielding and system integration

• Proficiencyin data analysis and automation tools (e.g. Python MATLAB)

• Experience supporting manufacturing sustaining engineering and NPI activities
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Experience with GNSS or L-Band systems isstrongly preferred

• Familiarity with high-volume production environments and yield optimization

• Knowledge of DFM DFT and Design for Sustainability (DfS) principles

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to complex issues

• Effective communication and collaboration across engineering manufacturing and quality teams

• Ability to balance performance reliability cost and lifecycle considerations

Compensation

$120000- $150000CAD

Vacancy

We have 1 available position.

Job Title:Senior Antenna & Sustaining RF Engineer

Requisition Number:2365

Date:April 22 2026

Location 1:Ottawa ON