Antenna Design Engineer Senior

Senior Antenna Design Engineer

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

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Summary:

Position: Senior Antenna Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Aurora, Ontario

As an Antenna Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of advanced antennas for use primarily with base stations, vehicles, and handheld in public safety, law enforcement, and mobile communications systems. You will be responsible for the design, modeling & analysis, fabrication, testing, and measurement of innovative antennas. In addition to short-term deployment-driven tasks, you will have the opportunity to develop novel concepts and new designs that satisfy the long-term product requirements of the company. You will work closely and communicate effectively with other members of the development team, including other antenna and mechanical engineers. You will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and a good team player, as well as be able to work with minimum supervision. This role requires on-site presence.

What You'll Do:

• Perform computer-aided design and analysis of innovative antennas
• Provide antenna specifications, design requirements, and simulations
• Provide R&D technical support to the engineering manager
• Mentor team members for design for manufacturability best practices
• Carry out antenna prototype development and testing, both in the lab and in the field
• Perform near and far-field testing of antennas in state-of-the-art facilities
• Design for novel and challenging antennas in the low band, VHF, UHF, and 5G/6G, mobile wireless communication systems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, PhD would be an asset
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience in industrial environments designing, simulating, analyzing, testing and manufacturing antennas
• Experience in taking antenna designs from concept through mass production
• Knowledge or experience in the design of wideband and high-efficiency handheld whip antenna design in VHF and UHF
• Knowledge or experience in the design of Satcom antennas, massive MIMO, and beam-forming/steering antennas, low-PIM designing methodologies
• Knowledge of the latest technologies in antenna design (5G/6G MIMO, Metamaterials, reconfigurable structures, etc.) would be an asset
• Keeping abreast with present and future technology trends in RF communications
• Strong ability to use antenna EM simulation tools like HFSS
• Hands-on experience in antenna rapid prototyping
• Hands-on experience in testing and tuning RF components and/or antennas (VNA, antenna pattern measurement systems, gain, efficiency, VSWR/return loss, isolation, etc.)
• Knowledge of Passive Intermodulation (PIM) and PIP
• Working experience with PCB design process and software tools (OrCAD or similar) would be an asset
• Knowledge of and exposure to high-volume and high-quality manufacturing processes
• Prior working experience in a cross-functional engineering team in a fast-paced, priority-changing environment would be a definite asset
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities would be a definite asset
• Effective multitasking
• Excellent listening, written, presentation and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation days.
• 5 paid sick days.
• 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package
• 4% RRSP matching.
• Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• 100% reimbursed job-related training.
• Optical reimbursement program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON (go for a quick hike at lunch at Sheppard's Bush!).
• Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, free lunch events, employee raffles, and a lunchroom fully stocked with a variety of coffees & teas.