Senior Radio Frequency Expert

Job Description

• Review and evaluate RF engineering details, including plans, specifications and related data, to assess their adequacy and suitability;
• Review and provide technical input upon RF system and sub-system interface documentation;
• Recommend system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies and changes to RF equipment and specifications;
• Provide technical expertise in design, technical and management reviews of RF systems or related meetings to monitor and advise on progress and potential problems;
• Conduct or oversee RF system integration testing and evaluation;
• Develop and manage RF system test and evaluation plans and present the results to project staff and stakeholders;
• Review, analyze and provide recommendations related to RF system components, spectrum compliance, and associated documentation;
• Provide RF system integration, analysis, and evaluation services;
• Produce, review, analyze and interpret SOWs related to RF;
• Liaise with DND and stakeholder sub-system engineering groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability and maintainability;
• Analyze RF system deficiencies and recommend cost effective solutions;
• Conduct engineering and technical definition studies and options analysis of RF systems;
• Conduct radio communications (Very Low Frequency (VLF) Low Frequency (LF)/Medium Frequency (MF)/High Frequency (HF)/Very High Frequency (VHF)/Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Ka band, Ku band and X band engineering and design test analysis;
• Conduct, digital, computer system, voice network, spectrum compliance, data network, and microwave system engineering design, and test analysis;
• Perform any other work related to this category.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following:

• An 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;

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by any Professional Engineering self-regulatory bodies within the provinces of Canada.

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Radio Frequency Engineer

• Minimum of 5 years experience in writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g. Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, technical specifications) for RF Communications projects valued $5M or more.
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing engineering design, integration, test or analysis of RF communication design and development.

Additional Information

• Able to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government Secret Clearance
• Able to go onsite 5 days a week in Ottawa
• Potential travel outside the NRC may be required
• Contract Length: ASAP to August 2026 – 3 option periods going to August 2029

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.