Senior Radio Frequency System Specialist

ADGA Group Consultants Inc•Ottawa, ON

20h•CA$107,200 - CA$130,000•Onsite

About The Position

ADGA Group is seeking a Senior Radio Frequency System Specialist to provide technical leadership and expertise on complex, high-impact client engagements. In this role, you will lead the delivery of specialized solutions, support and mentor team members, and have an opportunity to contribute across a variety of projects and initiatives. This position is for a contract length from ASAP to August 2026, with three option periods extending to August 2029. The role requires the ability to work onsite 5 days a week in Ottawa, with potential travel outside the NRC.

Requirements

Graduated from Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian University or a non-Canadian Engineering or Science degree that must be accredited.
A diploma or certificate, minimum 2 years from a recognized college in an Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) field.
Minimum of 10 years experience as a Radio Frequency Systems Specialist.
Minimum of 5 years experience in writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g. Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, technical specifications) for IM/IT projects valued $5M or more.
Minimum of 5 years experience performing engineering design, system integration, test or analysis and systems design and development.
Minimum of 5 years experience with satellite systems; testing RF systems and resolving problems.
Must have a minimum of 5 years experience performing at least one of the following: Maintenance, repairs, and support upgrades to one or more of following radio frequency systems and/or subsystems: Low Frequency (LF) system, Medium Frequency (MF) system, High Frequency (HF) system, Very High Frequency (VHF) system and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) system; verification and validation testing with RF laboratory test equipment with one or more of the following satellite tests: Satellite/platform assembly integration and test, Satellite/platform testing, In-orbit Test, DC & RF harness design, platform and payload layout; or RF circuitry layout, construction, troubleshooting, calibration and design.
Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance and other clearances if or as required.
Able to go onsite 5 days a week in Ottawa.

Nice To Haves

Holding a Professional Engineer license by any Professional Engineering self-regulatory bodies within the provinces of Canada will be considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on (VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X) system and sub-system interface documentation.
Recommend VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies, and changes to equipment and specifications.
Liaise with VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X sub-system technical groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Provide VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system integration, analysis, and evaluation services.
Deliver the planning and procurement support documentation, including technical data specifications, plans and drawings, standards, and Statements of Works (SOWs) for miscellaneous interface and facility ancillary items.
Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system components and associated documentation.
Conduct design, technical, and management reviews to monitor, advise, and report on progress and potential problems.
Conduct VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system integration testing and evaluation.
Analyze VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X system deficiencies and recommends cost effective solutions.
Review and report upon suitability of industry documentation.
Conduct technical definition studies and options analysis.
Perform any other work related to this category.