Solutions Architect RF/Wireless

Fidus Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking design firm that is a leader in high-tech solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in understanding client needs and developing innovative solutions. This position involves collaborating with clients, architecting tailored solutions, and driving projects forward while working with cutting-edge technologies in AI, IoT, and autonomous systems. With a generous benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance, this role offers the chance to be part of a rapidly growing company where your contributions can lead to significant change and innovation.

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package

Healthy Work/Life Balance

Supportive Company Culture

Opportunity for Travel

Rapid Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design experience in a Senior RF/Wireless Designer role.
• Expert knowledge in RF modeling and in-lab RF performance verification.
• Strong system-level design experience with architectural approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to understand needs and develop requirements.
• Architect solutions that align with client needs and capabilities.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and estimate work.

Skills

RF Modeling

System-Level Design

Concise Communication

Presentation Skills

FPGA Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Industry-Standard RF Tools

Job description

Headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design center locations in Waterloo and San Jose, Fidus is a global leader and dynamic high-tech design firm. Fidus specializes in leading-edge electronic product development. Our hardware, software, FPGA, and signal integrity teams innovate, design, and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

Fidus leads in system, hardware, and embedded software design, providing a technical advantage to our global clients, from tech giants to start-ups. We work on leading edge technologies within High-Speed Communication, High Resolution Video, and High-Performance Computing.

Established in 2001, Fidus successfully completed over 4,000 projects for over 400 customers by serving diverse industries such as Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial / Automotive Controls, and Medical. Fidus was the 2023 AMD North American Partner of the Year.

We are seeking a Solutions Architect who will play a critical role in understanding technical project requirements for existing and potential clients. The Solutions Architect will assess whether an opportunity is a good fit, develop solution paths, prepare estimates, and highlight risks and mitigation strategies.

A Look into the Solutions Architect role at Fidus

• Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand their needs and develop their requirements.
• Architect solutions that meet client needs.
• Develop plans, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and estimate work required to deliver solutions.
• Understand and present Fidus' resource capabilities and work approach.
• Discuss, promote, defend, and refine work approaches and estimates as needed.
• Evaluate solutions and partition programs into logical segments.
• Undertake project work as required.
• Assist in identifying and developing new Fidus products.
• Assist in identifying new areas of investment, R&D, and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Ideally, at least seven (7) years of design experience in a Senior RF/Wireless Designer role.
• System-level design experience, including architectural approaches and tradeoffs.
• Expert knowledge in RF modeling using industry-standard tools.
• In-lab experience verifying and characterizing RF performance.
• Some knowledge of FPGAs.
• Concise communication skills.
• Excellent listening, understanding, and extrapolation skills.
• Professional and personable demeanor.
• Willingness to travel up to 6 weeks per year, mainly within North America.
• Proven experience giving presentations to small-to-medium groups.

Benefits

What's in it for You:

• Work with a Tier 1 High-Tech Design House in a rapidly expanding industry, working on advanced embedded systems including AI, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and more.
• Join an evolving company where your voice can create change.
• Be part of a company experiencing rapid growth with strong projections for 2025.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and solve complex technical problems.
• Enjoy a generous benefits package, healthy work/life balance, and a supportive company culture. Fidus was named Kanata North Company of the Year for 2024.