Radio Frequency; RF Communications Specialist - NETE

Radio Frequency (RF) Communications Specialist

Weir Minerals - NETE

Ottawa, ON (Alternative Locations: Halifax, NS or Montreal, QC)

Hybrid

Purpose of Role:
Weir Marine Engineering (WME), as part of our long-term contract to manage and operate the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), has an opportunity for a Radio Frequency (RF) Communications Specialist. In this role, working with other NETE team members, you will conduct requirements analysis, investigate technical options and provide technical expertise to support the planning and oversight of the Canadian Armed Forces High Frequency Low Frequency Radio Capability (HFLFRC) project, and other similar modernization initiatives.

The HFLFRC project is part of Canada’s effort to modernize and improve the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) capability.

• Leading and supporting technical investigations and studies into future communications technologies to support Canada’s strategic HF/LF capabilities, including external communications systems in the Low Frequency (LF), Medium Frequency (MF), High Frequency (HF), and potentially Very Low Frequency (VLF) bands.
• Providing technical expertise related to external communications, including LF/MF/HF transmitters, receivers and antenna systems.
• Advising and assisting with the development of high‑level logical and physical communications systems topology and architecture views.
• Demonstrating 100% commitment to our zero‑harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world‑class safety culture.

• Technical knowledge and experience in antenna theory, RF ionospheric propagation, and designing, simulating, analyzing, modeling and testing antennas.
• Expertise with VLF/LF/MF/HF transmitters, receivers and antenna systems.
• Experience in design, simulating and testing radio systems and amplifiers.
• Knowledge of various RF tools and post‑processing software.
• Knowledge of electrical schematic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and system block diagrams.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Previous experience supporting the Royal Canadian Navy in communications engineering, whether from within DND or from industry, is a strong asset.
• Excellent English writing skills and experience preparing technical documentation, reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Fast learner, proactive, responsive, organized, self‑driven, takes pride in work, pays attention to detail and can work autonomously. Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment with team members located across the country.
• Canadian citizenship with at least 10 years residing in Canada, with no periods longer than six continuous months out of country, is necessary for obtaining a government security clearance to the minimum level of Secret.

• Competitive compensation.
• Vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves.
• Comprehensive family medical, dental and vision coverage.
• A wellness spending account.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Registered retirement savings plan with matching company contributions and access to financial advisors.
• Education assistance program.
• Reimbursement for professional membership.
• Self‑directed mentoring.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.