Manager, RF & Antenna Research and Technology

Position overview

Research and technology leadership

• Develop the GNSS antenna technology roadmap; identify emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive developments.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing techniques, and antenna architectures; lead research and proof-of-concept projects.
• Prioritize research investments and resources, manage technology readiness, and build external research collaborations.
• Drive invention disclosures, patent development, IP strategy, and assessment of technical feasibility and commercialization potential.
• Mentor technical specialists, conduct design reviews, and guide mature technologies into product programs.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work with Product Development to transfer mature technologies, assess features, support technology insertion, and identify competitive differentiation.
• Work with RF & Antenna Systems on CRPA, smart antenna, and Alternative PNT innovations, trade studies, and demonstrations.
• Consider manufacturing and production implications, support new processes and materials, and assist technology transfer toward commercialization.
• Coordinate with Core Engineering on antenna measurement, environmental testing, PCB layout, mechanical design, engineering tools, validation, laboratory, and prototype activities.
• Present research outcomes to executives, support strategic customer engagements, and represent the company at technical conferences and industry forums.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years in RF, GNSS, antenna design, or advanced technology development.
• Experience managing research programs and technical teams, with a demonstrated history of innovation and patent generation.
• Advanced antenna theory, electromagnetic simulation, and RF system knowledge.
• Technology forecasting, strategic planning, research methodology, and experimental design skills.
• Strategic thinking, technical vision, coaching and mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Compensation

• Posted compensation range is $150K–$190K; no pay cadence is specified.

Benefits

• The employer lists company-paid benefits, time off, a stock purchase plan, an RRSP program, flexible hours for eligible roles, and health and well-being programs.