RF Engineer

Nanowave Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced RF Engineer with strong expertise in frequency synthesizer, phase-locked loop (PLL), and direct digital synthesis (DDS) design and testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing synthesizer RF designs, designing and programming microcontroller or FPGA-based control boards, and creating source power supply designs. Experience with RF PCB design using Altium Designer is required.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Optimization:

Conceive, design, analyze and develop compact low phase noise sources to meet aerospace and space operating environments.

• Testing and Measurement:

Hands-on laboratory testing and trouble shooting

• Collaboration:

Ability to work seamlessly with a group of diverse and highly skilled engineering and production colleagues including mechanical /software/monitor& control/EPC/ thermal/thin film/etc.)

• Documentation:

Maintain detailed documentation at the MIL STD level.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: 5+ years’ Industry RF design experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited university.
• Preferred: PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited university, with a thesis on signal source technology or a related topic with 5 -10 years’ RF design industry experience.
• Experience working within the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) environment is considered an asset.
• Must be able to obtain CGP registration.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without employer sponsorship.

Company Description:

FOUNDED IN 1992, NANOWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC. is vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of RF sensing and communications hardware.

The Nanowave group has more than 6,000 communications and SAR payload assemblies in orbit and more than 30,000 RF avionics assemblies on commercial and defense aerospace platforms.

Customers include many of the major space, aerospace, and defense OEMs in both the US and Europe.

Nanowave is committed to transparent, fair, and equitable hiring practices in full compliance with Canadian federal and provincial requirements.

• AI Use: Nanowave does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Canadian Experience: Nanowave does not require Canadian work experience.
• Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement savings options, and paid time off.

Final compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process and will be commensurate based on individual circumstances and business needs.