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RF Developer

  • Kitchener, ON, Canada

This role's pay range is between: $91,000-$114,000 annually.

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As an RF Developer, you will play a key role in developing the next generation of wireless technologies that power our innovative hearing solutions.

Working within our Electronic Systems & RF team, you will contribute to the development of wireless communication systems - from early concept development through to successful product integration and certification.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to transform innovative RF concepts into high-performance products. In return, you'll join an international R&D environment where collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning are encouraged, giving you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while making a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of people worldwide.

What You'll Do:

  • Define technical specifications for RF functions, including RF circuits and antenna systems
  • Design, develop, and optimize PCB antennas and RF circuits from concept through product integration
  • Create verification strategies, develop test plans, and perform verification, of RF solutions to ensure performance and reliability
  • Perform RF simulations and evaluate antenna and transceiver performance using industry-leading simulation tools
  • Support the design, development, and verification of next-generation wireless communication platforms
  • Lead RF compliance activities, ensuring product conformance with regulatory standards
  • Manage and support RF certification activities by coordinating with external test laboratories and ensuring successful product qualification
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners on technology assessments, feasibility studies, innovation initiatives, and future wireless platform development

More About You:

  • Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline
  • Proven experience in RF design within an R&D environment, including antenna design, RF measurements, and wireless system development
  • Strong expertise in RF simulation tools such as CST Studio Suite
  • Hands-on experience with RF laboratory equipment, including Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), Spectrum Analyzers, and antenna measurement systems
  • Experience designing analog electronic circuits and PCB-based RF solutions
  • Familiarity with wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth, ISM (2.4 GHz), and low-power wireless systems
  • Experience with MATLAB and Altium Designer is considered an advantage
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and solution-oriented mindset
  • Fluent written and spoken English; German or French would be an asset

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human.

What we offer:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage* 
  • Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
  • TeleHealth options
  • 401k plan with company match*
  • Company paid life/ad&d insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
  • Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
  •  Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Legal/ID Theft Assistance
  • PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays* 
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
  • Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities 
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Hearing aid discount for employees and family
  • Internal social recognition platform

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between: $91,000-$114,000 annually. This role is also bonus eligible.

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

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Responsibilities

You will design, develop, and optimize RF circuits and antenna systems while leading RF compliance and certification activities. Additionally, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate wireless technologies into high-performance hearing solutions.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Telecommunications is required along with proven experience in RF design and antenna development. Candidates must possess strong expertise in RF simulation tools and hands-on experience with laboratory equipment like VNAs and spectrum analyzers.

Skills

  • RF design
  • Antenna design
  • RF measurements
  • Wireless system development
  • CST Studio Suite
  • Vector Network Analyzers
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Analog electronic circuits
  • PCB design
  • Bluetooth
  • ISM band
  • Low-power wireless systems
  • MATLAB
  • Altium Designer
  • RF simulation
  • Regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Health savings account
  • Health reimbursement account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Dependent care account
  • Telehealth options
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Accident indemnity coverage
  • Hospital indemnity coverage
  • Legal assistance
  • ID theft assistance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Hearing aid discount

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Science & Research
  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • RF Developer
  • Wireless technologies
  • Electronic systems
  • PCB antennas
  • RF circuits
  • Antenna systems
  • Verification strategies
  • RF simulations
  • Transceiver performance
  • Wireless communication
  • RF compliance
  • Certification
  • Electronics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • R&D
  • CST Studio Suite
  • VNA
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Analog electronics
  • Bluetooth
  • ISM
  • Low-power wireless
  • MATLAB
  • Altium Designer
  • Feasibility studies
  • Innovation
  • Product integration
  • Regulatory standards
  • Hearing solutions

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