Senior Antenna Structure Specialist

Job Description

ADGA is recruiting a Senior Antenna Structure Specialist to join our team supporting a Strategic Radio Capability project with the military. You will join during the Option Analysis and Definition phases, and other related radio frequency communications systems activities on an as‑and‑when‑required basis.

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on antenna structure system and sub‑system interface documentation.
• Review and evaluate antenna structure engineering details, including plans, specifications, and related data, to assess their adequacy and suitability.
• Recommend system‑level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies and changes to equipment and specifications related to antenna structure.
• Liaise with DND and stakeholder sub‑system engineering groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide antenna system integration, analysis and evaluation services.
• Create planning and procurement support documentation, such as technical data specifications, plans and drawings, standards, and SOWs for miscellaneous interface and facility ancillary items.
• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to antenna system components and associated documentation.
• Provide technical expertise in antenna structure design, technical, and management reviews to monitor, advise, and report on progress and potential problems.
• Conduct antenna system integration testing and evaluation.
• Manage antenna system test and evaluation plans and present the results to project staff and stakeholders.
• Analyze antenna system deficiencies and recommend cost‑effective solutions.
• Examine documentation produced by system contractors supporting DGIMPD projects and update them based on antenna structure requirements.
• Develop antenna system test plans for prototypes and full system tests.
• Conduct engineering and technical definition studies and options analysis of antenna structure systems.
• Design and test prototype electronics assemblies, including the integration and customization of available IT hardware and software packages.
• Perform antenna towers engineering.
• Perform Radio Communications (VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X) engineering.
• Perform microwave systems engineering.
• Other duties as needed.

• 10+ years of experience within the last 20 years as an Antenna Structure Specialist/Engineer.
• Must have one of the following:
  • A diploma from a recognized College in Information Technology or Information Management (IM/IT) field
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer by any Professional Engineering self‑regulatory body within Canada
  • An Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian University, or
  • A non‑Canadian Engineering or Science degree that must be accredited by one of the following institutions:
    • Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)
    • World Education Services (WES)
    • University of Toronto Comparative Education Services
• Able to demonstrate 5+ years of experience within the last 10 years in writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g., Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, technical specifications) for IM/IT projects valued $5 million or more.
• Able to demonstrate 5+ years of experience within the last 10 years in delivering projects with "satellite antenna infrastructure components" demonstrated by performing at least two of the following to antenna structures and their foundations:
  • Analysis
  • Design
  • Implementation

• Must hold a valid Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance to start (with Secret pending)
• Controlled Goods Certificate (ADGA Security can process for Employee's)

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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).

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