Manager, RF & Antenna Research and Technology

Position overview

Technology strategy and research programs

• Develop a 3–5 year GNSS antenna technology roadmap and align technology strategy with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive developments; evaluate materials, manufacturing techniques, and antenna architectures.
• Lead advanced research and proof-of-concept projects, prioritize investments and resources, and manage technology readiness maturation.
• Establish collaborations with universities, research institutions, industry partners, and government agencies.

Innovation and technical leadership

• Drive invention disclosures, patent development, and IP strategy; foster innovation and technical excellence.
• Evaluate technical feasibility and commercialization potential of new technologies.
• Mentor senior technical specialists and researchers, conduct design reviews and technology assessments, and guide mature technologies into product development.

Stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration

• Present research outcomes to executive leadership, support strategic customer engagements, and represent the company at technical conferences and industry forums.
• Work with Product Development to transfer mature technologies, assess new product features, provide technical expertise, and identify competitive differentiation.
• Work with RF & Antenna Systems on CRPA, smart antenna, and Alternative PNT innovations, architecture trade studies, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Consider manufacturing implications and support assessment of materials, processes, production methods, and technology transfer.
• Use Core Engineering capabilities in antenna measurement, environmental testing, PCB layout, and mechanical design; coordinate laboratory and prototype activities.

Team leadership

• Build, mentor, and develop the engineering team through hiring, performance management, career development, succession planning, and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD 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; demonstrated innovation and patent generation.
• Advanced antenna theory, electromagnetic simulation, and RF system knowledge.
• Technology forecasting and strategic planning; research methodology and experimental design.
• Strategic thinking, technical vision, coaching and mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

Work arrangement

• Full-time role based on-site in Ottawa, Ontario.

Compensation

• The description lists compensation of CAD 150,000–190,000 but does not specify a pay cadence.

Benefits

• Company-paid benefits, generous time off, stock purchase plan, RRSP program, flexible hours for eligible roles, and health and well-being programs.