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

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. Candidates with a Bachelor's 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

$150,000 - $190,000

Vacancy

We have 1 available position.

Job Title: Manager, RF & Antenna Systems

Requisition Number: 2613