Senior Antenna Structure Specialist

ADGA Group Consultants Inc•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$120,000 - CA$140,000

About The Position

ADGA is recruiting a Senior Antenna Structure Specialist to join their team supporting a Strategic Radio Capability project with the military. The role involves contributing during the Option Analysis and Definition phases, as well as other related radio frequency communications systems activities on an as-and-when-required basis. The specialist will provide expertise in antenna structure systems, including reviewing documentation, evaluating engineering details, recommending solutions for discrepancies, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure system integrity and performance. The position also involves creating planning and procurement support documentation, conducting technical reviews, managing integration testing, analyzing deficiencies, and developing test plans. Additionally, the role includes performing engineering tasks related to antenna towers, various radio communications frequencies, and microwave systems.

Requirements

10 years+ of experience within the last 20 years as an Antenna Structure Specialist/Engineer.
A diploma from a recognized College in Information Technology or Information Management (IM/IT) field OR Licensed as a Professional Engineer by any Professional Engineering self-regulatory bodies within the provinces of Canada OR An Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian University OR A non-Canadian Engineering or Science degree that must be accredited by one of the following institutions: Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC), World Education Services (WES) or University of Toronto Comparative Education Services.
Able to demonstrate 5+ years of experience within the last 10 years in writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g. Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, technical specifications) for IM/IT projects valued $5 million or more.
Able to demonstrate 5+ years of experience within the last 10 years in delivering projects with "satellite antenna infrastructure components" demonstrated by performing at least 2 of the following to antenna structures and their foundations: Analysis, Design, Implementation.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on antenna structure system and sub-system interface documentation.
Review and evaluate antenna structure engineering details, including plans, specifications, and related data, to assess their adequacy and suitability.
Recommend system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies and changes to equipment and specifications related to antenna structure.
Liaise with DND and stakeholder sub-system engineering groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Provide antenna system integration, analysis and evaluation services.
Create planning and procurement support documentation, such as technical data specifications, plans and drawings, standards, and SOWs for miscellaneous interface and facility ancillary items.
Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to antenna system components and associated documentation.
Provide technical expertise in antenna structure design, technical, and management reviews to monitor, advise, and report on progress and potential problems.
Conduct antenna system integration testing and evaluation.
Manage antenna system test and evaluation plans and present the results to project staff and stakeholders.
Analyze antenna system deficiencies and recommends cost effective solutions.
Examine documentation produced by system contractors supporting DGIMPD projects and update them based on antenna structure requirements.
Develop antenna system test plans for prototypes and full system tests.
Conduct engineering and technical definition studies and options analysis of antenna structure systems.
Design and test prototype electronics assemblies, including the integration and customization of available IT hardware and software packages.
Perform antenna towers engineering.
Perform Radio Communications (VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X) engineering.
Perform microwave systems engineering.
Other duties as needed.