Principal System engineer

GTS Group Ltd; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in RF and satellite communications is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join its R&D team in Ottawa. This hands-on role requires a blend of technical leadership and practical lab work on cutting-edge RF systems. Candidates should have a strong background in RF design and experience in developing prototypes, as well as the ability to mentor junior engineers. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are available.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Technical leadership

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in RF, Electronics, or Opto-Electronics Engineering.
• Proven experience in RF system design and testing.
• Strong practical skills in lab-based prototyping, testing, and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab-based testing and tuning of complex RF systems.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior RF engineers.
• Drive the development and testing of RF prototypes.

Skills

RF system design

Mentorship

Lab-based testing

Prototyping

EM modelling

Link Budget Analysis

Frequency planning

Education

BEng / MEng / MSc in RF, Electronics, or Opto-Electronics Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analysers

VNAs

Job description

Principal RF Engineer – Next Gen RF Systems Location : Ottawa, Canada Job Type : Full-time, Permanent Industry : RF Design & Satellite Communications Be at the Forefront of RF Innovation A global leader in RF and satellite communications is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join its growing R&D team. This is a hands-on role that blends technical leadership with practical lab work to develop complex RF systems used in mission-critical communications worldwide. Conduct lab-based testing and tuning to meet performance and reliability specifications. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior RF engineers. Drive the development and testing of prototypes, using both custom and off-the-shelf components. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (including mechanical, DSP, software, and firmware engineers) across the full product development lifecycle. Occasional travel may be required for collaboration with other UK-based engineering teams. Degree qualified (BEng / MEng / MSc) in RF, Electronics, or Opto-Electronics Engineering. Proven experience in RF system design, including transceiver architectures, link budget analysis, and frequency planning. Proficient in EM modelling, simulation tools, and familiar with RF test instrumentation (spectrum analysers, VNAs, etc.). Strong practical skills in lab-based prototyping, testing, and fault diagnosis. Work on cutting-edge RF and mmWave technology projects with global impact. Be part of a dynamic and expanding engineering team in a company that values innovation and technical excellence. Enjoy opportunities for career progression, professional development, and technical leadership. Location : On-site role based in Ottawa, Canada. Principal RF Engineer, RF Design Engineer, mmWave Engineer, RF System Design, RF Testing, RF Prototyping, Satellite Communications, Microwave Engineering Jobs, Electronics Design Jobs UK, RF Engineering Careers, Link Budget Analysis, EM Simulation, Ottawa Engineering Jobs Ready to take your RF engineering career to the next level?

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