Manager, RF Systems Engineering

About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are looking for a Manager, RF Systems Engineering to lead an established engineering team responsible for RF systems, satellite ground-system solutions, In-Orbit Test (IOT) systems, and associated system integration and verification activities. This role provides technical leadership across the lifecycle of complex communications and test systems, supporting solution development, integration, testing, commissioning, and customer delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders, project managers, software and hardware engineering teams, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to deliver technically sound, competitive, and supportable solutions. This role is well suited to a strong technical leader with experience in RF systems and customer-facing engineering environments.

This is a hybrid position based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates who are interested in relocating to the area.

Responsibilities

Lead the RF and Test Engineering group, establishing priorities and aligning team activities with business and project objectives

Provide technical leadership and guidance for RF systems, satellite ground systems, TT&C systems, gateways, monitoring systems, and In-Orbit Test solutions

Support system concepts, requirements development, architecture reviews, design methodologies, integration approaches, verification planning, and acceptance strategies

Provide oversight for system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational handover activities

Support proposals, RFQs, RFIs, change requests, technical estimates, schedules, resource plans, and engineering reviews

Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define practical and competitive technical solutions

Monitor technical risks, resource constraints, delivery readiness, and project execution, escalating issues where appropriate

Support supplier evaluations, make-buy decisions, and technical assessments of major equipment and subcontractors

Maintain and improve systems engineering processes, technical practices, templates, standards, and quality requirements

Provide reporting on team capacity, technical risks, capability gaps, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related engineering discipline

Graduate degree considered an asset

Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration in Canada is considered an asset

Typically 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with strong technical leadership responsibilities

Strong knowledge of RF and microwave systems used in satellite communications, ground systems, gateways, TT&C facilities, In-Orbit Test systems, monitoring and control systems, or comparable communications environments

Experience with system integration, verification, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and acceptance activities

Ability to review technical requirements, architectures, interfaces, designs, analyses, risk assessments, estimates, and test documentation

Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project teams, suppliers, customers, and business stakeholders

Strong customer-facing communication skills and the ability to translate customer needs into practical technical solutions

Demonstrated leadership, coaching, mentoring, planning, and organizational skills

Additional Requirements

Experience in telecommunications, antenna systems, radar, aerospace communications, defence communications, satellite communications, or related RF-based environments

Ability to lead through technical expertise and influence within an established engineering organization

Experience supporting technically complex customer programs

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Compensation

$130,000 to $180,000

Position Type

We have 1 available position.

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