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Antenna Design Team Lead

Aurora, Ontario, Canada
$100,000 - $120,000/year
Senior Level
Full-Time

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About the role

Compensation

Salary: $100,000 to 120,000/year Vacation: 3 weeks Company Group Benefits Bonus RRSP Matching

In office / Hybrid / Remote

In-Office

Role and Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations: Supervise Operations: Oversee the day-to-day activities of the antenna engineering technician team to ensure smooth, efficient workflow execution. Drive Accountability: Lead teams to execute against corporate objectives establishing, tracking and reporting on team KPIs. Resource Management: Effectively assign and manage engineering technician resources supporting NPR, ECR, NCMR, RMA, and QA requests. Mentorship & Growth: Provide coaching, training, and guidance on antenna design methodologies to elevate the team’s collective skill set. Process Optimization: Identify gaps in existing workflows and lead continuous improvement initiatives to build highly effective, standardized procedures and templates.

Technical Execution & R&D

Design & Simulation: Perform computer-aided design, simulation, and analysis of innovative antennas, defining robust technical specifications and requirements. R&D Support: Provide high-level R&D technical support to the engineering manager. Prototype & Test: Lead antenna prototype development and testing across both laboratory and field environments. Advanced Testing: Execute near- and far-field antenna testing for low-band, VHF, UHF, and 5G/6G mobile wireless communication systems. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a technical point of contact, managing collaboration and technical support for both internal stakeholders and external clients.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (with an RF/Electromagnetics focus preferred). 5+ years of proven experience in hands-on antenna design and development. Demonstrated experience taking complex antenna designs from initial concept through to mass production. Comprehensive hands-on experience with Passive/Active antenna design (70MHz to mmWave frequencies). Deep understanding of Massive MIMO, beamforming/beam-steering, and low-PIM design methodologies. Well-versed in BTS, mobile, and embedded antenna standards (e.g., IEC, EN, NFPA). Familiarity with wireless communication technologies including P25, Tetra, DMR, 4G, 5G, and Satcom systems. Proficiency with RF design/testing software and hardware (HFSS, CST, ADS, Planet, Atoll, iBwave, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and TDR testers). Solid understanding of antenna parts and material selection, including PCB substrates, cable types, and radome materials. A collaborative leader who empowers, inspires, and drives accountability while excelling at giving and receiving constructive feedback. Exceptional listening, written, verbal, and presentation skills. A curious, creative thinker and self-motivated problem solver who remains goal-oriented under pressure and thrives in ambiguous situations.

If you believe you are a qualified candidate for this position and would like to pursue this opportunity, please apply to this position by sending your resume to alan.hung@expandreach.ca.

For more information, please contact

Alan Hung, Recruitment Lead

Expand Reach Inc. 905-415-8828, x5002

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