Summary
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An adaptable RF hardware engineering role covering the full lifecycle from simulation and component selection through schematic design, PCB layout, assembly, bring-up, debugging, and manufacturing validation. You will conduct hands-on chip- and board-level characterization during pilot and validation phases and support integration into advanced hardware systems. The role is office-based.
Highlights
End-to-end RF hardware ownership, hands-on design and validation work, exposure to pilot production, customer integration, and the opportunity to grow within a fast-moving engineering environment.
Description
About the Role
As a fast-growing startup, we move quickly, innovate constantly, and value versatile engineers who want to grow alongside the company.
We are seeking a highly adaptable RF Hardware Engineer – Design & Validation with expertise in board-level RF circuit design and PCB layout to join our test and validation team.
In this role, you will validate our product in pilot runs and directly support key customers in integrating our technology into cutting-edge hardware systems.
This position will be based in our Ottawa office.
Key Responsibilities
• Full-Lifecycle RF Hardware Ownership: Drive RF PCB design from initial simulation, component selection, and schematic capture through layout, assembly, bring-up, debugging, and production-ready manufacturing validation.
• Product Validation & Testing: Conduct hands-on chip-level and PCB-level characterization across socket test setups and EVBs during pilot run and validation phases.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to resolve hardware bugs quickly and deliver key product milestones on schedule.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in RF hardware design, PCB layout, and board-level system integration.
• Deep understanding of the full hardware design lifecycle: schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation, and validation
• Deep understanding of the signal integrity, EMI/EMC considerations, and DFM/DFT best practices
• Expertise using RF lab equipment, including Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Spectrum Analyzers, High-Speed Oscilloscopes, and Signal Generators.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience in microwave and mm-wave Power Amplifier (PA) testing, bench calibration, and RF matching/tuning.
• Proven track record designing evaluation boards (EVBs) or characterization test fixtures for high-frequency semiconductor ICs.
• Direct experience with phased array antennas, beamforming networks, or electronically steered user terminals.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment with shifting priorities and cross-functional demands.
• Strong test automation skills (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) to streamline RF bench testing and IC validation workflows.
• Hands-on experience with electromagnetic and RF circuit simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS and Keysight ADS.
