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.
• 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

Bachelor's or 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
• Date: October 9, 2026
• Location 1: Ottawa, ON
• Remote: No
• Business Unit: Defence and Space
• Department: GNSS
• Job Type: Full-time

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