OverviewNovAtel’s RF team is dedicated to developing and advancing high-performance GNSS hardware for precision positioning across a wide range of industries.We are looking for a RF Engineer to join the Hardware Development team in Calgary, Alberta. In this role, you will contribute to the design and validation of RF GNSS and antijam subsystems, playing a key part in the RF front-end of NovAtel’s industry-leading GNSS receiver and antijam products. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, supporting RF subsystem architecture, detailed design, simulation, testing, and integration of RF circuits, PCBs, and RF sub-systems.
Responsibilities
Description of Responsibilities:
- Architecture, design, and development of RF front-end subsystems for GNSS receiver and antijam products
- Perform schematic design and collaborate on PCB layout for RF circuits, including filters, amplifiers, and matching networks
- Conduct simulations using industry-standard RF and EM simulation tools to validate circuit performance and optimize designs
- Execute bench-level testing, matching and HW verification using RF lab equipment
- Assist in debugging and troubleshooting RF issues during prototyping and system integration
- Contribute to design peer reviews and documentation of technical decisions, test plans, and results
- Work closely with systems, digital, mechanical, PCB and manufacturing teams to ensure design robustness and product quality
- Participate in continuous improvement of RF design practices, test methodologies, and product development workflows
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with a focus on RF, Microwave, or Communications systems
- 2+ years of RF engineering experience focused on circuit-level design and analysis
- Familiarity with RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers (VNAs), signal generators, and oscilloscopes
- Understanding of RF circuit blocks (e.g., filters, LNAs, mixers, oscialltors, PLLs, splitters, diplexers)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Key Success Factors
- Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced product development environment
- Attention to detail in documentation, design, and testing
- Adaptability when facing technical challenges or changing requirements
- Strong organizational skills to manage tasks, timelines, and reporting
- Enthusiasm for working hands-on in the lab and iterating on designs
- Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with a focus on RF, Microwave, or Communications systems
- 5+ years of RF engineering experience focused on circuit-level design and analysis
- Experience with schematic and PCB layout tools (e.g., Dx Designer, Mentor Graphics, Altium)
- Experience with RF circuit simulation tools (e.g., SystemVue, ADS Momentum, RF Pro, HFSS, LTSpice)
- Experience measuring and interpreting S-parameters and applying impedance matching techniques for RF circuit optimization
- Exposure to GNSS receiver systems, signals, or receiver architectures
- Knowledge of antijam and interference mitigation techniques
- Familiarity with EMC/EMI design considerations and testing
