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

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Lead development of advanced system-level products.

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Define system architectures and technical requirements.

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

Technical Program Leadership

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Plan and execute system development projects.

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Manage technical risks and integration activities.

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Ensure successful verification and validation.

Architecture and Integration

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Lead trade studies and architecture decisions.

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Direct system integration efforts.

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Ensure subsystem performance aligns with system objectives.

Customer and Market Engagement

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Support customer technical discussions.

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Define system-level solutions to meet mission requirements.

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Assist business development and capture activities.

Cross-functional Coordination

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

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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

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Evaluate and transition advanced technologies into system architectures.

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

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Support technology demonstrations and capability assessments.

With Product Development

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Share common antenna technologies, RF designs, and GNSS expertise.

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Coordinate product strategies where product and system offerings overlap.

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

With Industrialization and Production Support

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Ensure systems are manufacturable and supportable.

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

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Support production ramp-up and resolution of field issues.

With Core Engineering

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Utilize mechanical, PCB, testing, and environmental qualification services.

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Support system integration and validation activities.

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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

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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

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10+ years in RF systems, GNSS systems, or embedded system development.

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Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects.

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Experience with aerospace, defense, or navigation systems.

Technical Skills

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GNSS and Alternative PNT technologies.

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CRPA and anti-jamming technologies.

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Systems engineering methodologies.

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Signal processing fundamentals.

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System integration and testing.

Leadership Skills

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Technical leadership.

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Strategic planning.

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Stakeholder management.

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Team development.

Additional Requirements

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Ability to work onsite in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Eligible to obtain Controlled Goods clearance.

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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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