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Manager, RF & Antenna Systems

  • Ottawa, ON, Canada

$150,000 - $190,000 · Full-time

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$150,000 - $190,000
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Ottawa, ON | On-site

Position Overview

The Manager, RF & Antenna Systems leads the development of advanced GNSS-based systems, including CRPA products, anti-jam technologies, smart antennas, and Alternative PNT solutions. The role is responsible for system architecture, integration, verification, and deployment of complex solutions. The manager will build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team including hiring, performance management, career development, succession planning, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

This role focuses on delivering differentiated system-level solutions that integrate multiple technologies into a cohesive product offering. The manager provides leadership across architecture definition, system integration, validation, and customer engagement.

System Development Leadership

  • Lead development of advanced system-level products.
  • Define system architectures and technical requirements.
  • Drive innovation in CRPA, anti-jam, and resilient PNT technologies.

Technical Program Leadership

  • Plan and execute system development projects.
  • Manage technical risks and integration activities.
  • Ensure successful verification and validation.

Architecture and Integration

  • Lead trade studies and architecture decisions.
  • Direct system integration efforts.
  • Ensure subsystem performance aligns with system objectives.

Customer and Market Engagement

  • Support customer technical discussions.
  • Define system-level solutions to meet mission requirements.
  • Assist business development and capture activities.

Cross-functional Coordination

  • Coordinate hardware, firmware, software, RF, and signal-processing activities.
  • Work closely with research, product development, and core engineering teams.

Key Internal Interfaces and Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Manager, RF & Antenna Systems leads the development of advanced integrated solutions and acts as the bridge between technology innovation and mission-focused customer applications. Success requires close coordination with research, product, manufacturing, and support organizations.

Collaboration Responsibilities

With RF & Antenna Research and Technology

  • Evaluate and transition advanced technologies into system architectures.
  • Collaborate on development of next-generation CRPA, anti-jam, and Alternative PNT solutions.
  • Support technology demonstrations and capability assessments.

With Product Development

  • Share common antenna technologies, RF designs, and GNSS expertise.
  • Coordinate product strategies where product and system offerings overlap.
  • Reuse technology platforms when practical to reduce development costs and schedules.

With Industrialization and Production Support

  • Ensure systems are manufacturable and supportable.
  • Collaborate on design-for-manufacturing and production readiness activities.
  • Support production ramp-up and resolution of field issues.

With Core Engineering

  • Utilize mechanical, PCB, testing, and environmental qualification services.
  • Support system integration and validation activities.
  • Coordinate specialized test infrastructure requirements.

Qualifications

The role requires broad multidisciplinary expertise and the ability to integrate diverse technical domains into operational solutions. Experience with mission-critical, navigation, and antenna systems is highly desirable.

Education

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and significant relevant industry experience will also be considered.

Experience

  • 10+ years in RF systems, GNSS systems, or embedded system development.
  • Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects.
  • Experience with aerospace, defense, or navigation systems.

Technical Skills

  • GNSS and Alternative PNT technologies.
  • CRPA and anti-jamming technologies.
  • Systems engineering methodologies.
  • Signal processing fundamentals.
  • System integration and testing.

Leadership Skills

  • Technical leadership.
  • Strategic planning.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Team development.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work onsite in Ottawa, Ontario.
  • Eligible to obtain Controlled Goods clearance.
  • Experience with GNSS, CRPA, anti-jam, smart antenna, or Alternative PNT technologies is considered an asset.

Compensation

$150,000 - $190,000

Vacancy

We have 1 available position.



Perks And Benefits

  • Competitive, company-paid benefits
  • Generous time off package
  • Stock purchase plan
  • RRSP program
  • Flexible work hours for eligible roles
  • Programs to support employee health and well-being

More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead the development of advanced GNSS-based systems, defining architectures and technical requirements while directing integration, verification, and deployment. Build and develop a high-performing engineering team, coordinate cross-functional technical work, and support customer solutions and business development.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related field; candidates with a bachelor's degree and significant relevant experience are also considered. Requires 10+ years in RF systems, GNSS systems, or embedded system development, experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects, and aerospace, defense, or navigation systems experience; must be able to work onsite in Ottawa and be eligible to obtain Controlled Goods clearance.

Skills

  • GNSS Systems
  • Alternative PNT Technologies
  • CRPA Technologies
  • Anti-Jamming Technologies
  • Smart Antennas
  • RF Systems
  • Systems Engineering
  • Signal Processing
  • System Architecture
  • System Integration
  • Verification and Validation
  • Technical Program Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Development

Benefits

  • Company-Paid Benefits
  • Generous Time Off
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • RRSP Program
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Employee Health and Well-Being Programs

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Management & Leadership
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • GNSS
  • Alternative PNT
  • CRPA
  • Anti-Jam Technology
  • Smart Antennas
  • RF Systems
  • Antenna Systems
  • Systems Engineering
  • System Architecture
  • Technical Requirements
  • Signal Processing
  • Embedded Systems
  • System Integration
  • Verification and Validation
  • Technical Risk Management
  • Trade Studies
  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Navigation Systems
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Production Readiness
  • Environmental Qualification
  • Customer Engagement
  • Business Development
  • Controlled Goods Clearance

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