Posted 28 days ago
Manager, RF & Antenna Systems
@ Calian Group Ltd.
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Calian Group Ltd. is hiring a Manager, RF & Antenna Systems in Ottawa, ON, on site. The role leads system-level GNSS, CRPA, anti-jam and Alternative PNT development, including architecture, integration and verification, and builds and manages an engineering team. Compensation is $150,000 to $190,000 and one position is open.
Responsibilities:
- Lead development of system-level GNSS and antenna products
- Define system architectures and technical requirements
- Direct system integration and validation
- Build, mentor and develop the engineering team
- Support customer engagement and business development
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree in electrical or systems engineering, or Bachelor's with significant experience
- 10+ years in RF, GNSS or embedded systems
- Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects
- Experience with aerospace, defense or navigation systems
- Eligible for Controlled Goods clearance
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
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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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- Reported office locations
- 770 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K2V, CA
- 18 Innovation Blvd, P.O. Box 1464, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3P7, CA
- 2 Robert Speck Pkwy, 620, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z, CA
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- 1155 West René-Lévesque Blvd, Suite 2500, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2K4, CA
- 360 Albert St, 1700, Ottawa, Ontario K1R7X7, CA
- 2321 Fairview Street, 100, Burlington, Ontario L7R2E3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Calian Advanced Technologies
- Calian Group
- Specialties
- Health Services
- Training Services
- Information Technology
- Systems Engineering
- Engineering Services
- and Satellite Communications
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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 Systems leads the development of advanced GNSS-based systems, including CRPA products, anti-jam technologies, smart antennas, and Alternative PNT solutions. The role is responsible for system architecture, integration, verification, and deployment of complex solutions. The manager will build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team including hiring, performance management, career development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
This role focuses on delivering differentiated system-level solutions that integrate multiple technologies into a cohesive product offering. The manager provides leadership across architecture definition, system integration, validation, and customer engagement.
System Development Leadership
- Lead development of advanced system-level products.
- Define system architectures and technical requirements.
- Drive innovation in CRPA, anti-jam, and resilient PNT technologies.
Technical Program Leadership
- Plan and execute system development projects.
- Manage technical risks and integration activities.
- Ensure successful verification and validation.
Architecture and Integration
- Lead trade studies and architecture decisions.
- Direct system integration efforts.
- Ensure subsystem performance aligns with system objectives.
Customer and Market Engagement
- Support customer technical discussions.
- Define system-level solutions to meet mission requirements.
- Assist business development and capture activities.
Cross-functional Coordination
- Coordinate hardware, firmware, software, RF, and signal-processing activities.
- Work closely with research, product development, and core engineering teams.
Key Internal Interfaces and Cross-Functional Collaboration
The Manager, RF & Antenna Systems leads the development of advanced integrated solutions and acts as the bridge between technology innovation and mission-focused customer applications. Success requires close coordination with research, product, manufacturing, and support organizations.
Collaboration Responsibilities
With RF & Antenna Research and Technology
- Evaluate and transition advanced technologies into system architectures.
- Collaborate on development of next-generation CRPA, anti-jam, and Alternative PNT solutions.
- Support technology demonstrations and capability assessments.
With Product Development
- Share common antenna technologies, RF designs, and GNSS expertise.
- Coordinate product strategies where product and system offerings overlap.
- Reuse technology platforms when practical to reduce development costs and schedules.
With Industrialization and Production Support
- Ensure systems are manufacturable and supportable.
- Collaborate on design-for-manufacturing and production readiness activities.
- Support production ramp-up and resolution of field issues.
With Core Engineering
- Utilize mechanical, PCB, testing, and environmental qualification services.
- Support system integration and validation activities.
- Coordinate specialized test infrastructure requirements.
Qualifications
The role requires broad multidisciplinary expertise and the ability to integrate diverse technical domains into operational solutions. Experience with mission-critical, navigation, and antenna systems is highly desirable.
Education
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and significant relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Experience
- 10+ years in RF systems, GNSS systems, or embedded system development.
- Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects.
- Experience with aerospace, defense, or navigation systems.
Technical Skills
- GNSS and Alternative PNT technologies.
- CRPA and anti-jamming technologies.
- Systems engineering methodologies.
- Signal processing fundamentals.
- System integration and testing.
Leadership Skills
- Technical leadership.
- Strategic planning.
- Stakeholder management.
- Team development.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work onsite in Ottawa, Ontario.
- Eligible to obtain Controlled Goods clearance.
- Experience with GNSS, CRPA, anti-jam, smart antenna, or Alternative PNT technologies is considered an asset.
Compensation
$150,000 - $190,000
Vacancy
We have 1 available position.
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