Antenna Design Engineering Team Lead

About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing.

With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success  strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

Summary:

Job Title:

Antenna Design Engineering Team Lead

Work Type:
Full Time, Permanent

Report to:
Senior Product Engineering Manager

Salary Range: CAN$ – CAN$

Location:

Aurora, Ontario

What You’ll Do:

• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Antenna engineering technician team to ensure they run smoothly.
• Lead teams to execute against corporate objectives and drive entire team KPIs and reporting.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
• Manage collaboration to work with internal and external customer interactions.
• Identify gaps in existing processes and lead process improvement opportunities to ensure new processes are effective and efficient.
• Develop templates and standard procedures for the team to ensure that tasks are performed consistently, efficiently, and with high quality.
• Managing a group of Antenna Engineering technician resources to work on NPR/ECR/NCMR/RMA and QA support requests.
• Provide coaching and guidance related to antenna design methodology
• Guide and train team members, developing team members’ skill sets.
• Dedicating to continuous improvement processes while maintaining good team spirit.
• Perform computer-aided design and analysis of innovative antennas.
• Provide antenna specifications, design requirements, and simulations.
• Provide R&D technical support to the antenna engineer manager.
• Carry out antenna prototype development and testing, both in the lab and in the field.
• Perform near- and far-field testing of antennas in low-band, VHF, UHF, and 5G/6G mobile wireless communication systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of working experience in antenna design and development is preferred
• Hands-on experience in:

• Passive/Active antenna (70MHz – mmWave) design and development
• Massive MIMO, beamforming/beam-steering, low-PIM design methodologies
• Wireless communications technologies, including P25, Tetra, DMR, 4G, 5G, and Satcom systems

• Familiar with RF design and testing software and hardware, including HFSS/CST/ADS, Planet/Atoll/iBwave, vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power meter, TDR tester, etc.
• Familiar with antenna parts & materials selection, including PCB types, cable types, radome types, etc.
• Well-versed in BTS and mobile, and embedded antenna standards, including IEC, EN, NFPA, etc.
• Experience in taking designs from concept through mass production
• Coaches, empowers, and inspires, yet drives accountability
• A collaborator who excels at giving and receiving feedback
• Exceptional listening, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of existing and future trends in technologies used in RF communications
• A curious and creative thinker and problem-solver
• Passionate about world-class product design and user experience.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented to meet program schedule commitments
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and handle pressure
• Effective multitasking

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation days.
• Paid sick days.
• Employer comprehensive health benefits package.
• RRSP program
• Job related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene…