Intermediate RF Engineer

We're hiring an Intermediate RF Engineer to support the design, integration, and verification of advanced RF systems — including RF routers, fiber extenders, DIFI-based RF-over-IP, and transceiver front-end systems — for mission-critical applications. You'll work under the guidance of senior engineering staff, taking ownership of defined design tasks and bench verification, while growing into broader systems-level responsibility over time.

This is a hands-on role: you'll be at the bench with a VNA, spectrum analyzer, and signal generator regularly, not just reviewing others' data.

RF System & Subsystem Design

• Design and support RF receiver chain elements from antenna port to ADC (LNAs, filters, mixers, amplifiers, switching networks), under senior engineer guidance for system-level architecture
• Contribute to RF link budget analysis across HF–Ka-band, including path loss, atmospheric effects, and interference margin
• Support noise figure budgets and cascade analyses; help verify NF, IP3, P1dB, spurious, and dynamic range requirements
• Design RF analog circuit elements (matching networks, bias circuits, AGC loops) with support from senior staff on system integration
• Apply RF propagation models (free-space, two-ray, terrain-diffraction) to support system validation

Verification & Lab Work

• Execute test and verification of assigned designs at the bench (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope)
• Perform NF measurements (Y-factor/cold-source), IMD/IP3 two-tone tests, and spurious emission sweeps under established test plans
• Support root-cause analysis of design failures and assist in implementing corrective actions
• Support qualification testing (MIL-STD-810 environmental, MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC) as directed

Systems Engineering

• Contribute to requirements review and schematic generation for assigned subsystems
• Support documentation: test plans, test conformance forms, and RMA failure analysis input
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input
• Collaborate with signal processing, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams on integration

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline
• 4–7 years of professional RF hardware design experience (adjust range as needed for your internal leveling)
• Solid RF analog design fundamentals: experience with LNA, filter, mixer, or amplifier design (does not need to span all of these at expert level)
• Working understanding of radio wave propagation (free-space loss, multipath, terrain effects)
• Some exposure to RF link budget modeling
• Hands‑on experience with core RF test equipment: VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator (noise figure measurement experience a plus, not required)
• Familiarity with at least one RF/EDA toolset (Keysight ADS, Microwave Office, PADS, Xpedition, or similar)
• Eligible for Government of Canada Reliability Status or Security Clearance

• Master's degree in EE, RF/Microwave specialization
• Exposure to RF digital design concepts: FPGA-based DSP, digital down‑conversion, SDR architectures, JESD
  204B or similar
• Familiarity with DIFI (VITA 49.2) RF‑over‑IP standards
• Experience in defence‑standard procurement environments (PWGSC/DND, ITAR, Controlled Goods)
• Exposure to RFSoC platforms (Xilinx/AMD Zynq Ultra Scale+)
• MIL-STD-461/810 testing exposure
• Background in EW, SIGINT, or spectrum monitoring receiver design

What we Offer:

• Employer funded benefits program
• Competitive total compensation package
• Work-Life Balance
• Employee assistance plan
• Employee Discount Platform
• Career Progression
• Casual Work Environment
• Social Events and Sports Teams
• Onsite Counsellor

Location:Burlington, Ontario
Hours:Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Vacancy:This is a newly created position
Salary Range:$80,00…