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Physicist / Engineering Physicist

Georgetown, ON
On-site
Posted May 19, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

The role involves leading the development of Klystron-based amplifier and oscillator designs while coordinating major engineering projects. The candidate will direct the work of engineers and technicians and provide technical support for low-volume production.

Job details

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery! With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more. CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets. YOUR DAY TO DAY: We are seeking a Physicist / Engineering Physicist to join our multi-disciplined engineering team. The selected candidate will be a key contributor to a small, highly skilled team which is providing industry-leading vacuum electron device technology to a global customer base. This role will coordinate major engineering projects with responsibility for directing the work of engineers and technicians. The incumbent will be a technical Lead in the development of new Klystron-based amplifier and oscillator designs. YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR: * Designing, qualifying, and supporting the acceptance of flight EIKs. * Preparing technical materials for program meetings, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews, Delivery Review Boards, and Material Review Boards. * Preparing technical documentation for the End Item Data Package. * Coordinating project activity with applicable departments to ensure integrated support. * Coordinating work on technical documentation and ensuring its transfer to manufacturing or other functions as required by space programs. * Exercising responsibility for product cost and quality within the design and specification constraints. * Ensuring project objectives and schedules are developed and achieved. * Resolving technical issues and providing technical guidance to Material Review Boards. * Providing manufacturing, assembly, and test support for the delivery of flight EIKs. * Supporting the sales and management teams in the identification and elaboration of new opportunities. * Leading the generation of engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. * Leading the research and analysis of data, such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals, to determine design feasibility and/or technology readiness levels for the intended application. * Applying a strong understanding of appropriate technology and products to enhance design capabilities. * Directing engineering and technical support personnel as required. * Performing other related duties as assigned. YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE: * Good technical knowledge of all aspects of flight model development and delivery. * Strong analytical skills. * Creative thinking capability. * Familiarity with the manufacturing and test equipment used in the vacuum electronics industry. * Solid knowledge of engineering design tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to comfortably interact with your production team, engineering colleagues, management, and a diverse customer base. * A high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail. * Ability to multitask and manage time effectively. * Excellent understanding of engineering processes and flight program requirements. * Excellent independent judgement and the ability to handle complex problems. * Demonstrated ability to track scope growth. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: * An advanced university degree in Science or Engineering, ideally with hands-on experience in the field of high voltage and vacuum electronics. * Several years’ related experience in the field of vacuum electronics design and manufacturing. * Experience with flight program requirements and product technology readiness enhancement will be a strong asset. * Broad expertise or unique knowledge. * Expertise with simulation tools, ideally ANSYS. * Experience with computer control of laboratory equipment. Must be able to meet all CGD requirements. WHAT WE OFFER: Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow. We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more! WHO WE ARE: We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us. CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. * Position: Replacement role for an existing vacancy. * Salary: $85,000 -$132,000 CAD annually, based on relevant experience and qualifications. #LI-ML1

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires an advanced university degree in Science or Engineering with several years of experience in vacuum electronics design and manufacturing. Proficiency in simulation tools like ANSYS and experience with high-power vacuum electronics are essential.