Posted 3 days ago
Manager, RF Systems Engineering
@ Calian Group Ltd.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Calian Group Ltd. is hiring a Manager, RF Systems Engineering in Saskatoon to lead the RF and test engineering group for satellite ground systems, In-Orbit Test and integration work. The role covers technical leadership, customer-facing solution design, integration and acceptance oversight, and team management. The posting states a hybrid arrangement, a salary of $130,000 to $180,000, and a requirement to obtain a Secret clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead RF and Test Engineering group priorities and team activities
- Provide technical leadership for satellite ground and In-Orbit Test systems
- Oversee integration, FAT, SAT, commissioning and handover
- Support proposals, RFQs, estimates and schedules
- Manage supplier evaluations and technical risks
Requirements summary:
- Engineering degree in electrical or engineering physics
- 10+ years progressive engineering experience
- Strong RF and microwave systems knowledge
- Experience with integration, testing and commissioning
- Proven leadership, coaching and customer-facing skills
- Eligible for Secret security clearance
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics |
| Security clearance | Secret |
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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.
- LinkedIn followers
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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
- 683 Innovation Drive, Suite 201, #11, Kingston, Ontario K7K 7E6, CA
- 33 Alderney Drive, Suite 120, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N4, CA
- 10020 101A Avenue, Suite 1280, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G2, CA
- 281 Restigouche Road, Suite 104, Oromocto, New Brunswick E2V 2H2, CA
- 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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Position Overview
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.Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
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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