ScopeWe are seeking an experienced Senior RF Engineer to lead the design, integration, and verification of advanced RF systems including RF routers, fiber extenders, DIFI based RF over IP and transceiver RF front end systems. This is a hands‑on technical role: you will own designs from whiteboard to working hardware, drive system‑level studies, and personally validate performance on the bench. You will work alongside signal processing, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams in a quick‑paced, collaborative environment where every design serves a mission critical application.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and design high-performance RF receiver chains from antenna port to ADC, including LNAs, filters, mixers, amplifiers, and switching networksPerform end-to-end system-level RF link budget analysis across HF through Ka‑band, including path loss, atmospheric effects, multipath, and interference marginDevelop noise figure budgets and cascade analyses; specify and verify NF, IP3, P1dB, spurious, and dynamic range requirements at subsystem and system levelDesign RF analog circuits including matching networks, bias circuits, AGC loops, and frequency synthesizers; manage PCB-level RF layout guidelinesDesign high performance, scalable, fan‑in and fan‑out RF routers minimizing physical size while ensuring maximum port isolation and specificationsApply RF propagation models (free‑space, two‑ray, terrain‑diffraction, Okumura‑Hata) to understand and validate overall system performanceVerification & Lab WorkOwn initial test and verification of your own designs — this is not delegated; you are expected to be at the bench with VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and oscilloscope as needed to ensure timely completion and successPlan, execute, and document RF performance testing: NF measurements using Y‑factor/cold‑source methods, IMD/IP3 two‑tone tests, spurious emission sweeps,



and conducted susceptibilityOptimize designs iteratively based on measured data; root‑cause failures andimplement corrective actions through hardware re‑spins and/or driving firmware updatesSupport qualification testing including environmental (MIL‑STD‑810), EMI/EMC (MIL‑STD‑461), and reliability screeningSystems EngineeringLead systems engineering activities for RF‑intensive programs: requirements review, architecture design, system design, schematic generation, component life status reviews, lead design reviews, drive PCB layout team and perform final PCB layout reviewsInterface directly with internal deployment teams, support teams and/or end customer as may be requested to resolve system integration and/or performance issuesAuthor or review engineering documentation including system specifications, test plans, test plan conformance forms, and review RMA failure analysis reports for continued product improvementsMentor and technically guide junior and intermediate RF engineers; participate in design reviews and provide critical feedbackRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline10+ years of professional experience in RF hardware design, with a demonstrated portfolio of shipped products or fielded systemsExpert‑level RF analog design skills: LNA, PA, mixer, filter, synthesizer, and attenuator design in microstrip and co‑planar waveguide topologiesStrong RF digital design background: FPGA‑based DSP, digital down‑conversion, software‑defined radio (SDR) architectures,



and JESD204B/DIFI digital RF interfacesDeep understanding of radio wave propagation including free‑space loss, atmospheric absorption, multipath fading, and terrain effectsProficient in RF link budget modelling for satellite and terrestrial systemsHands‑on competence with RF test equipment: VNA, spectrum analyzer, phase noise measurements, power meter, noise figure measurements, and signal generatorsProficient with RF simulation tools and Schematic and PCB EDA tools: Keysight ADS, Microwave Office, PADS, Xpedition or similarSystems engineering experience: requirements management, interface definition, trade studies, and technical risk identificationEligible for, or currently holding, a Government of Canada Reliability Status or Security ClearancePreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, specializing in RF/Microwave Engineering or equivalentExperience with defence‑standard procurement environments (PWGSC/DND, NATO STANAG, Controlled Goods, ITAR compliance)Familiarity with RFSoC platforms (Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC / AMD) and associated frequency planning constraintsKnowledge of DIFI (VITA 49.2) packetized digital RF standards for RF‑over‑IP architecturesBackground in EW, SIGINT, or spectrum monitoring receiver design is an assetExperience with MIL‑STD‑461 (EMI/EMC) and MIL‑STD‑810 (environmental) test complianceProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for sameWhat We OfferEmployer funded benefits programCompetitive total compensation packageWork‑Life BalanceEmployee assistance planEmployee Discount PlatformCareer ProgressionCasual Work EnvironmentSocial Events and Sports TeamsOnsite CounsellorLocation:Burlington, OntarioHours:Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekVacancy:This is a newly created positionSalary Range:$80,000 to $140,000 per year, based on experience#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Rf Engineer - C$80,000 - C$140,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Evertz Microsystems
📍 Winnipeg