Manager, RF & Antenna Systems

Ottawa ON On-site

Position Overview

The Manager RF & Antenna Systems leads the development of advanced GNSS-based systems including CRPA products anti-jam technologies smart antennas and Alternative PNT solutions. The role is responsible for system architecture integration verification and deployment of complex solutions. The manager will build mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team including hiring performance management career development succession planning and employee engagement.

Responsibilities


This role focuses on delivering differentiated system-level solutions that integrate multiple technologies into a cohesive product offering. The manager provides leadership across architecture definition system integration validation and customer engagement.

System Development Leadership

• Lead development of advanced system-level products.

• Define system architectures and technical requirements.

• Drive innovation in CRPA anti-jam and resilient PNT technologies.

Technical Program Leadership

• Plan and execute system development projects.

• Manage technical risks and integration activities.

• Ensure successful verification and validation.

Architecture and Integration

• Lead trade studies and architecture decisions.

• Direct system integration efforts.

• Ensure subsystem performance aligns with system objectives.

Customer and Market Engagement

• Support customer technical discussions.

• Define system-level solutions to meet mission requirements.

• Assist business development and capture activities.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Coordinate hardware firmware software RF and signal-processing activities.

• Work closely with research product development and core engineering teams.

Key Internal Interfaces and Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Manager RF & Antenna Systems leads the development of advanced integrated solutions and acts as the bridge between technology innovation and mission-focused customer applications. Success requires close coordination with research product manufacturing and support organizations.

Collaboration Responsibilities

With RF & Antenna Research and Technology

• Evaluate and transition advanced technologies into system architectures.

• Collaborate on development of next-generation CRPA anti-jam and Alternative PNT solutions.

• Support technology demonstrations and capability assessments.

With Product Development

• Share common antenna technologies RF designs and GNSS expertise.

• Coordinate product strategies where product and system offerings overlap.

• Reuse technology platforms when practical to reduce development costs and schedules.

With Industrialization and Production Support

• Ensure systems are manufacturable and supportable.

• Collaborate on design-for-manufacturing and production readiness activities.

• Support production ramp-up and resolution of field issues.

With Core Engineering

• Utilize mechanical PCB testing and environmental qualification services.

• Support system integration and validation activities.

• Coordinate specialized test infrastructure requirements.

Qualifications

The role requires broad multidisciplinary expertise and the ability to integrate diverse technical domains into operational solutions. Experience with mission-critical navigation and antenna systems is highly desirable.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering or related field. Candidates with a Bachelors degree and significant relevant industry experience will also be considered.

Experience

• 10 years in RF systems GNSS systems or embedded system development.

• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects.

• Experience with aerospace defense or navigation systems.

Technical Skills

• GNSS and Alternative PNT technologies.

• CRPA and anti-jamming technologies.

• Systems engineering methodologies.

• Signal processing fundamentals.

• System integration and testing.

Leadership Skills

• Technical leadership.

• Strategic planning.

• Stakeholder management.

• Team development.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in Ottawa Ontario.

• Eligible to obtain Controlled Goods clearance.

• Experience with GNSS CRPA anti-jam smart antenna or Alternative PNT technologies is considered an asset.

Compensation

$150000 - $190000

Vacancy

We have 1 available position.

Job Title:Manager RF & Antenna Systems

Requisition Number: 2613