Hardware Senior Principal Consultant (Radio Performance)

Myticas Consulting; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is looking for an experienced RF Systems Engineer to join their team. This role is essential for optimizing and integrating radio components, ensuring maximum performance and reliability. As part of a dynamic team, you will work closely with hardware designers and software teams, leveraging your expertise in RF component characterization and calibration. If you have a strong background in cellular standards and programming in MATLAB and Python, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of RF systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF systems engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of cellular standards and RF measurements.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Characterize radio components and develop compensation functions.
• Calibrate radios for performance across operating conditions.
• Collaborate with designers to optimize radio performance.

Skills

Automation

RF Component Characterization

Radio System Calibration

MATLAB Programming

Python Programming

Digital Signal Processing

Telecommunications

Microwave Circuit Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent Professional Experience

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Power Meters

Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power Supplies

Automation Tools

Job description

Job Title: RF Systems Engineer

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer with a strong background in automation, RF component characterization, and radio system calibration. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cellular standards (LTE, NR), RF measurements, and programming using MATLAB and Python. This role involves working closely with hardware designers and software teams to optimize and integrate radio components for maximum performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Characterize radio components and assist in developing models and software-based compensation functions.
• Calibrate radios to ensure performance and stability across operating conditions.
• Collaborate with power amplifier designers to bias and tune amplifiers for optimal operation.
• Work with system designers to evaluate radio link budgets and integrate components to meet performance targets.
• Perform tuning of Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) and Crest Factor Reduction (CFR) algorithms.
• Support data path bring-up from eCPRI to the transceiver.
• Characterize radio performance across temperature variations and environmental conditions.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional work.
• Knowledge of 3GPP and FCC standards for cellular systems (LTE, NR).
• Solid foundation in digital signal processing, telecommunications, and microwave circuit design.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python programming.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting for RF testing.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Strong understanding of fundamental RF measurements related to both transmit (TX) and receive (RX) chains.
• Experience with RF components such as power amplifiers, FPGAs, transceivers, and RF filters.
• Practical knowledge of RF hardware including couplers, combiners, and attenuators.
• Experience working with embedded platforms such as Raspberry Pi, ARM processors, or similar devices.