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At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
We are looking for a Manager, RF Systems Engineering to lead an established engineering team responsible for RF systems, satellite ground-system solutions, In-Orbit Test (IOT) systems, and associated system integration and verification activities. This role provides technical leadership across the lifecycle of complex communications and test systems, supporting solution development, integration, testing, commissioning, and customer delivery.
The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders, project managers, software and hardware engineering teams, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to deliver technically sound, competitive, and supportable solutions. This role is well suited to a strong technical leader with experience in RF systems and customer-facing engineering environments.
This is a hybrid position based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates who are interested in relocating to the area.
Lead the RF and Test Engineering group, establishing priorities and aligning team activities with business and project objectives
Provide technical leadership and guidance for RF systems, satellite ground systems, TT&C systems, gateways, monitoring systems, and In-Orbit Test solutions
Support system concepts, requirements development, architecture reviews, design methodologies, integration approaches, verification planning, and acceptance strategies
Provide oversight for system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational handover activities
Support proposals, RFQs, RFIs, change requests, technical estimates, schedules, resource plans, and engineering reviews
Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define practical and competitive technical solutions
Monitor technical risks, resource constraints, delivery readiness, and project execution, escalating issues where appropriate
Support supplier evaluations, make-buy decisions, and technical assessments of major equipment and subcontractors
Maintain and improve systems engineering processes, technical practices, templates, standards, and quality requirements
Provide reporting on team capacity, technical risks, capability gaps, and continuous improvement initiatives
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related engineering discipline
Graduate degree considered an asset
Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration in Canada is considered an asset
Typically 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with strong technical leadership responsibilities
Strong knowledge of RF and microwave systems used in satellite communications, ground systems, gateways, TT&C facilities, In-Orbit Test systems, monitoring and control systems, or comparable communications environments
Experience with system integration, verification, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and acceptance activities
Ability to review technical requirements, architectures, interfaces, designs, analyses, risk assessments, estimates, and test documentation
Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project teams, suppliers, customers, and business stakeholders
Strong customer-facing communication skills and the ability to translate customer needs into practical technical solutions
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, mentoring, planning, and organizational skills
Experience in telecommunications, antenna systems, radar, aerospace communications, defence communications, satellite communications, or related RF-based environments
Ability to lead through technical expertise and influence within an established engineering organization
Experience supporting technically complex customer programs
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Compensation
$130,000 to $180,000
Position Type
We have 1 available position.
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