Posted 29 days ago
Manager, RF & Antenna Research and Technology
@ Calian Group Ltd.
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Calian Group Ltd. is hiring a Manager, RF & Antenna Research and Technology in Ottawa to lead advanced research on future GNSS antenna technologies and build the research team. The role owns a 3-5 year technology roadmap, manages research programs and IP development, and transitions mature technologies into product development. The position is full-time on-site with a stated salary of $150K-$190K.
Responsibilities:
- Develop the 3-5 year GNSS antenna technology roadmap
- Lead advanced research and proof-of-concept projects
- Drive invention disclosures, patents and IP strategy
- Mentor senior researchers and transfer technologies to product development
- Present research outcomes to executive leadership
Requirements summary:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
- 10+ years in RF, GNSS, antenna design or advanced technology development
- Experience managing research programs and technical teams
- Demonstrated history of innovation and patent generation
- Advanced antenna theory and electromagnetic simulation
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Applied Physics |
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Calian Group Ltd.
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Calian helps the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives.
Full company description
We help the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives. Every day, our employees live our values of customer-centricity, integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork to engineer reliable solutions that solve complex problems. That’s Confidence. Engineered. A stable and growing company for 40 years, we are headquartered in Ottawa with offices and projects spanning North American and international markets. Visit calian.com to learn about the diverse products, services and solutions we offer to healthcare, communications, learning and security sectors. In 2019, the company announced a four-segment structure: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning and Information Technology and Cyber Solutions to better represent our diverse set of solutions. Calian has a long-standing history of financial stability – a feat that has been enabled by our corporate culture and overall commitment to exceeding customers’ expectations. Calian’s continued growth has been both organic and through acquisition. Calian was formed in Ottawa, Canada on September 27, 1982. The company went public in 1993 and became Calian Group Ltd. on April 1, 2016. The company stock is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CGY.
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- 770 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K2V, CA
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- Other recorded names
- Calian Advanced Technologies
- Calian Group
- Specialties
- Health Services
- Training Services
- Information Technology
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- Engineering Services
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We help the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives. Every day, our employees live our values of customer-centricity, integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork to engineer reliable solutions that solve complex problems. That’s Confidence. Engineered. A stable and growing company for 40 years, we are headquartered in Ottawa with offices and projects spanning North American and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Strategic Management Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1982 |
| Specialties | Health ServicesTraining ServicesInformation TechnologySystems EngineeringEngineering Servicesand Satellite Communications |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 213 |
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Ottawa, ON | On-site
Position Overview
The Manager, RF & Antenna Research and Technology leads the organization's advanced research activities focused on future GNSS antenna technologies, materials, architectures, and intellectual property development. This role is responsible for defining and executing the technology roadmap, identifying disruptive innovations, and ensuring Calian GNSS maintains a competitive technical advantage over a 3-5 year horizon. The manager leads a team of researchers and senior technical experts and serves as a bridge between emerging technologies and future product development initiatives. The manager will also build, mentor, and develop the high-performing engineering team including hiring, performance management, career development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this role is to create and mature technologies that will drive future business growth and product differentiation. The manager balances exploratory research with practical technology transition activities, ensuring that innovation investments generate long-term value for the organization.
Strategic Technology Leadership
- Develop and maintain the 3-5 year technology roadmap for GNSS antenna innovations.
- Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive developments.
- Drive technology strategy aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
- Evaluate new materials, manufacturing techniques, and antenna architectures.
Research Program Management
- Lead advanced research and proof-of-concept projects.
- Prioritize research investments and resource allocation.
- Manage technology readiness maturation activities.
- Establish collaborations with universities, research institutions, industry partners, and government agencies.
Innovation and Intellectual Property
- Drive invention disclosures, patent development, and IP strategy.
- Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Evaluate technical feasibility and commercialization potential of new technologies.
Technical Leadership
- Mentor senior technical specialists and researchers.
- Conduct design reviews and technology assessments.
- Guide transition of mature technologies into product development programs.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Present research outcomes to executive leadership.
- Support strategic customer engagements involving emerging technologies.
- Represent Calian at technical conferences and industry forums.
Key Internal Interfaces and Cross-Functional Collaboration
The Manager, RF & Antenna Research and Technology serves as the primary source of future innovation within the organization. This role works closely with Product Development and RF & Antenna Systems to transition emerging technologies into customer-focused solutions while leveraging Core Engineering capabilities to validate and mature new concepts.
Collaboration Responsibilities
With Product Development
- Transfer mature technologies into product development programs.
- Support evaluation of new features and capabilities for the product roadmap.
- Provide technical expertise during technology insertion activities.
- Assist in assessing competitive differentiation opportunities.
With RF & Antenna Systems
- Collaborate on the application of emerging technologies to advanced systems.
- Support development of CRPA, smart antenna, and Alternative PNT innovations.
- Participate in architecture trade studies and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
With Industrialization and Production Support
- Consider manufacturing implications early in technology development.
- Support assessment of new materials, processes, and production methods.
- Assist with technology transfer activities when innovations move toward commercialization.
With Core Engineering
- Utilize antenna measurement, environmental testing, PCB layout, and mechanical design capabilities.
- Support development of new engineering tools, test methods, and validation approaches.
- Coordinate laboratory and prototype development activities.
Qualifications
Success in this role requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead highly specialized researchers. The ideal candidate is recognized as a technical leader and can translate emerging technologies into business opportunities.
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
Experience
- 10+ years in RF, GNSS, antenna design, or advanced technology development.
- Experience managing research programs and technical teams.
- Demonstrated history of innovation and patent generation.
Technical Skills
- Advanced antenna theory and electromagnetic simulation.
- Advanced RF system knowledge.
- Technology forecasting and strategic planning.
- Research methodology and experimental design.
Leadership Skills
- Strategic thinking.
- Technical vision.
- Coaching and mentorship.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
Compensation
$150K-$190K
Vacancy
We have 1 available position.
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