Overview
NovAtel’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 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 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
3+ 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
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
