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At ADGA, our teams support Government and industry partners on projects that protect critical systems and strengthen operational readiness. We are seeking a Senior Radio Frequency System Specialist to provide technical leadership and expertise on complex, high-impact client engagements. 

In this role, you will lead the delivery of specialized solutions, support and mentor team members, and have an opportunity to contribute across a variety of projects and initiatives. 

Key Requirements:

• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on (VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X) system and sub-system interface documentation;
• Recommend VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies, and changes to equipment and specifications;
• Liaise with VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X sub-system technical groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability;
• Provide VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system integration, analysis, and evaluation services;
• Deliver the planning and procurement support documentation, including technical data specifications, plans and drawings, standards, and Statements of Works (SOWs) for miscellaneous interface and facility ancillary items;
• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system components and associated documentation;
• Conduct design, technical, and management reviews to monitor, advise, and report on progress and potential problems;
• Conduct VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system integration testing and evaluation;
• Analyze VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system deficiencies and recommends cost effective solutions;
• Review and report upon suitability of industry documentation;
• Conduct technical definition studies and options analysis;
• Perform any other work related to this category.

• Graduated from Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian University or a non-Canadian Engineering or Science degree that must be accredited A diploma or certificate, minimum 2 years from a recognized college in an Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) field;
• Holding a Professional Engineer license by any Professional Engineering self-regulatory bodies within the provinces of Canada will be considered a strong asset.
• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Radio Frequency Systems Specialist.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g. Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, technical specifications) for IM/IT projects valued $5M or more.
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing engineering design, system integration, test or analysis and systems design and development.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with satellite systems; testing RF systems and resolving problems.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience performing at least one of the following:
  • Maintenance, repairs, and support upgrades to one or more of following radio frequency systems and/or subsystems: Low Frequency (LF) system, Medium Frequency (MF) system, High Frequency (HF) system, Very High Frequency (VHF) system and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) system;
• verification and validation testing with RF laboratory test equipment with one or more of the following satellite tests:
  • Satellite/platform assembly integration and test, Satellite/platform testing, In-orbit Test, DC & RF harness design, platform and payload layout; or
  • RF circuitry layout, construction, troubleshooting, calibration and design.