RF Engineering Manager

About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

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Summary:

Position: RF Engineering Manager

Department: Engineering

Reports to: General Manager

Work Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hourly Rate: $110,000.00 – 140,000.00

Location: Aurora, ON

Sinclair is seeking an experienced RF Engineering Manager to lead the development of innovative antenna, RF conditioning, and wireless communication products from concept through production. The successful candidate will be an engineering leader with deep technical expertise in RF systems and demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This role is responsible for leading product development, team performance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality, reliable, and market-leading RF solutions. The RF Engineering Manager will work closely with Product Management, Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and executive leadership to drive innovation and support business growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Product Development & Innovation
  • Lead the design, development, validation, and commercialization of RF products including antennas, RF filters, and wireless communications solutions.
  • Drive technology roadmaps and product platform strategies that enable scalable, configurable, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Manage product development activities from concept generation through verification, manufacturing transfer, and lifecycle support.
  • Oversee technical design reviews and ensure adherence to engineering best practices, quality standards, and design controls.
  • Promote innovation by identifying emerging technologies, market trends, and opportunities for new product development.

• Review and approve technical specifications, requirements documents, test plans, product drawings, manufacturing documentation, and technical publications.
• Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, manufacturing, reliability, and performance requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical challenges related to product development and field performance.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

• Program & Project Management
  • Manage R&D programs, engineering resources, budgets, schedules, risks, and project priorities.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives.
  • Establish and monitor engineering KPIs and regularly report progress to senior leadership.
  • Drive effective cross-functional execution to support successful product launches and ongoing product enhancements.

• Engineering Leadership
  • Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, including antenna engineering or filter engineering, mechanical engineering, drafting, and technical support personnel.
  • Build a high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop engineering staff while supporting career growth and succession planning.
  • Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with corporate objectives.

• Business & Customer Support
  • Support business development and pre-sales activities through technical proposals, RFIs, RFPs, customer presentations, and solution development.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Solutions Engineering to define product requirements and strategic initiatives.
  • Serve as a technical representative of the organization during customer engagements, industry conferences, and strategic projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related discipline. Master’s/Ph.D. degree is a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in RF, antenna, filter, or wireless product design and development
  • 5+ years of engineering leadership or people management experience.

• Proven experience leading products from concept through mass production.
• Strong understanding of RF design principles, product development processes, and manufacturing considerations.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering teams and delivering complex technical programs.

• Technical expertise with hands-on experience in one or more of the following:

• Antenna design and development.
• RF filter and signal conditioning product design.
• RF systems operating from VHF/UHF through microwave and mmWave frequencies.
• Wireless communication technologies including P25, TETRA, DMR, LTE, 5G, and satellite communications.
• RF simulation, testing, validation, and performance optimization.
• Product reliability, design verification, and manufacturing transfer.

• Leadership Competencies:

• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project-management capabilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, effectively manage competing priorities, and handle pressure.
• Results-oriented with a focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong business and technical acumen.
• Effective multitasking.

• Preferred:

• Experience working within public safety, defense, transportation, utility, or satellite communications markets.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and certification processes.
• Ability to travel as needed.

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation days.
• Paid sick days.
• Employer comprehensive health benefits package.
• RRSP Program
• Job-related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
• Employee events & initiatives.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization

like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut-off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team.

Candidates may choose to opt out of this review, in which case their score will be listed as “Not Available”.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.