RF Technologist
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
$72,000 to $85,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $72,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
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Original job description
Nanowave Technologies Inc. is looking for a RF Technologist with strong hands-on laboratory RF prototype development, characterization and testing skills.
Responsibilities:
· Prototype hardware development:
Assembly of electronic circuits using soldering; test of RF circuits and frequency sources; power supplies and computer control interfaces.
· Testing and Measurement:
Configuration of RF test benches, collection of laboratory measurements, first-article testing, design tuning, and production test.
Use and calibration of standard RF test equipment: Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Phase noise test set, Power meter, Oscilloscope.
Maintenance of orderly laboratory environment.
Management of laboratory equipment calibration.
· 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 of prototype configurations and tests.
Qualifications:
- Minimum: Completion of a two or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology, computer engineering technology, telecommunications technology or an equivalent. 5+ years industry experience in the role of RF or Microwave Technologist
- Preferred: Certification in electrical or electronics engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians. 10+ year’s industry experience in the role of RF or Microwave Technologist with experience specific to frequency synthesizers, phase locked loops and signal sources.
- 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.
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Responsibilities
Develop and assemble RF prototype hardware, configure test benches, and perform laboratory measurements, first-article testing, design tuning, and production testing. Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, document prototype configurations and test results, and collaborate with engineering and production colleagues across disciplines.
Requirements
A two- or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology, computer engineering technology, telecommunications technology, or an equivalent is required, along with at least five years of RF or microwave technologist experience. More than ten years of experience, particularly with frequency synthesizers, phase-locked loops, and signal sources, is preferred; candidates must be able to obtain Controlled Goods Program registration and be authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.
Skills
- RF Prototype Development
- RF Circuit Testing
- Soldering
- RF Test Bench Configuration
- Laboratory Measurement
- First-Article Testing
- Design Tuning
- Production Testing
- Spectrum Analyzer
- Network Analyzer
- Phase Noise Test Set
- Power Meter
- Oscilloscope
- Equipment Calibration
- Prototype Documentation
- Frequency Synthesizers
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Retirement Savings Options
- Paid Time Off
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Keywords
- RF
- Microwave
- Prototype Hardware
- Electronic Circuits
- Soldering
- RF Test Benches
- Laboratory Measurements
- First-Article Testing
- Design Tuning
- Production Testing
- Spectrum Analyzer
- Network Analyzer
- Phase Noise Test Set
- Power Meter
- Oscilloscope
- Frequency Sources
- Frequency Synthesizers
- Phase-Locked Loops
- Signal Sources
- Equipment Calibration
- Controlled Goods Program
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Telecommunications Technology
- RF Sensing
- Communications Hardware
- Aerospace
- Defense