Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian technology firm based in Ottawa is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to review and evaluate RF systems, recommend solutions, and conduct integration testing. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in RF engineering and strong skills in technical documentation. This role requires onsite work 5 days a week and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and a profit-sharing plan.

Benefits

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Reservist Leave Top-Up

Comprehensive benefits program

Profit-sharing plan

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Radio Frequency Engineer.
• Experience in writing Project Technical Documentation for RF Communications projects valued $5M or more.
• Experience performing engineering design, integration, test or analysis of RF communication design.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate RF engineering details.
• Recommend solutions for discrepancies in RF specifications.
• Conduct RF system integration testing.

Skills

Radio Frequency Engineering

Technical Documentation Writing

Engineering Design

Integration Testing

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Diploma in IM/IT

Job description

Job Description

• Review and evaluate RF engineering details, including plans, specifications and related data, to assess their adequacy and suitability;
• Review and provide technical input upon RF system and sub-system interface documentation;
• Recommend system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies and changes to RF equipment and specifications;
• Provide technical expertise in design, technical and management reviews of RF systems or related meetings to monitor and advise on progress and potential problems;
• Conduct or oversee RF system integration testing and evaluation;
• Develop and manage RF system test and evaluation plans and present the results to project staff and stakeholders;
• Review, analyze and provide recommendations related to RF system components, spectrum compliance, and associated documentation;
• Provide RF system integration, analysis, and evaluation services;
• Produce, review, analyze and interpret SOWs related to RF;
• Liaise with DND and stakeholder sub-system engineering groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability and maintainability;
• Analyze RF system deficiencies and recommend cost effective solutions;
• Conduct engineering and technical definition studies and options analysis of RF systems;
• Conduct radio communications (Very Low Frequency (VLF) Low Frequency (LF)/Medium Frequency (MF)/High Frequency (HF)/Very High Frequency (VHF)/Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Ka band, Ku band and X band engineering and design test analysis;
• Conduct, digital, computer system, voice network, spectrum compliance, data network, and microwave system engineering design, and test analysis;
• Perform any other work related to this category.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following:
• An Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian University or a non-Canadian Engineering or Science degree that must be accredited
• A diploma or certificate, minimum 2 years from a recognized college in an Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) field;
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by any Professional Engineering self-regulatory bodies within the provinces of Canada.

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Radio Frequency Engineer
• Minimum of 5 years experience in writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g. Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, technical specifications) for RF Communications projects valued $5M or more.
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing engineering design, integration, test or analysis of RF communication design and development.

Additional Information

• Able to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government NATO Secret Clearance
• Able to go onsite 5 days a week in Ottawa
• Potential travel outside the NRC may be required

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.