Radio Frequency Engineer

Mpowering People Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpowering People Ltd in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an RF Engineer to contribute to the design and validation of RF GNSS and anti-jam subsystems. You will work on the RF front-end of high-performance GNSS receiver products and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across RF, systems, digital, mechanical, PCB and manufacturing domains.

You will perform simulations, bench-level testing, and hardware verification, with a focus on RF circuit blocks and reliable product integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with RF focus.
• 2+ years of RF engineering experience focused on circuit-level design.
• Familiarity with RF lab equipment (spectrum analysers, VNAs, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
• Understanding of RF blocks: filters, LNAs, mixers, oscillators, PLLs, diplexers.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, design, and development of RF front-end subsystems for GNSS products.
• Schematic design and PCB layout for RF circuits including filters, amplifiers, matching networks.
• Conduct RF simulations to validate performance and optimise designs.
• Perform bench testing and hardware verification using RF lab equipment.
• Assist in debugging RF issues during prototyping and integration.
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation of decisions, test plans, and results.
• Collaborate with systems, digital, mechanical, PCB and manufacturing teams for robustness and quality.
• Support continuous improvement of RF design practices and workflows.

Skills

RF engineering

Circuit design

PCB layout

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analysers

Vector network analyzers (VNAs)

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

The company’s RF team is dedicated to developing and advancing high-performance GNSS hardware for precision positioning across a wide range of industries.

We are looking for an RF Engineer to join the Hardware Development team in Calgary, Alberta. In this role, you will contribute to the design and validation of RF GNSS and anti-jam subsystems, playing a key part in the RF front-end of high-performance GNSS receiver and anti-jam products. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, supporting RF subsystem architecture, detailed design, simulation, testing, and integration of RF circuits, PCBs, and RF sub-systems.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, design, and development of RF front-end subsystems for GNSS receiver and anti-jam products
• Perform schematic design and collaborate on PCB layout for RF circuits, including filters, amplifiers, and matching networks
• Conduct simulations using industry-standard RF and EM simulation tools to validate circuit performance and optimise designs
• Execute bench-level testing, matching and hardware verification using RF lab equipment
• Assist in debugging and troubleshooting RF issues during prototyping and system integration
• Contribute to design peer reviews and documentation of technical decisions, test plans, and results
• Work closely with systems, digital, mechanical, PCB and manufacturing teams to ensure design robustness and product quality
• Participate in continuous improvement of RF design practices, test methodologies, and product development workflows

Qualifications | Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with a focus on RF, Microwave, or Communications systems
• 2+ years of RF engineering experience focused on circuit-level design and analysis
• Familiarity with RF lab equipment such as spectrum analysers, network analysers (VNAs), signal generators, and oscilloscopes
• Understanding of RF circuit blocks, including filters, LNAs, mixers, oscillators, PLLs, splitters, and diplexers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment