Full-Time

Radio Frequency Hardware Developer

Ulf/Vlf

Syntronic

Syntronic

501-1,000 employees

End-to-end product design, development, and production

Compensation Overview

CA$90k - CA$135k/yr

Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada

In Person

Must be eligible to obtain Canadian secret clearance.

Canada Citizenship, Canada Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Oscilloscope
FPGA

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience developing RF, communications, or signal processing systems.
  • VLF High-power Class D/E PA design experience
  • Strong expertise in RF system design and analysis within LF, VLF, HF, or similar communications frequency bands.
  • Experience with receiver and transmitter architectures, filtering, low-noise amplification, frequency conversion, and signal conditioning techniques.
  • Proficiency using RF simulation, analysis, and laboratory measurement tools including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
  • Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, noise sources, interference mechanisms, and RF system performance metrics.
  • Currently hold or eligible to obtain Canadian secret clearance (currently hold valid PR status or Citizenship in Canada + 10 years verifiable history).
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop RF signal chain architectures, including receiver, transmitter, filtering, amplification, and signal conditioning functions for communications systems operating between 3 kHz and 30 MHz.
  • Analyze and optimize system-level RF performance, including sensitivity, dynamic range, selectivity, noise figure, interference mitigation, and signal integrity.
  • Develop subsystem specifications, design requirements, and interface definitions based on system-level performance objectives.
  • Perform simulations, calculations, and trade studies to evaluate RF architectures, component selections, and design alternatives.
  • Support hardware integration, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, FPGA, software, systems, and test specialists to develop integrated communications solutions.
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to RF performance, electromagnetic compatibility, and system integration.
  • Prepare technical documentation, test plans, design reports, and engineering recommendations while supporting design reviews and customer discussions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience developing communications systems for maritime, naval, aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical applications.
  • Familiarity with antenna systems, propagation characteristics, and communications techniques in LF, VLF, and HF frequency ranges.
  • Experience with digital signal processing, modem technologies, software-defined radio platforms, or FPGA-based communications systems.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with experience supporting complex system integration and verification activities.

Syntronic is a global design house providing end-to-end product and systems development, production, and aftermarket services for telecom, defense, industrial, and medtech clients. It enables faster, more cost-effective bringing of complex electronic products to market by covering the full lifecycle from R&D and design to manufacturing and after-sales support. It stands out by handling intricate board and chip design and by managing large, technology-heavy projects, such as the Ericsson Ardesco IoT platform partnership. Its goal is to help engineers overcome design challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality electronics for technology-focused companies.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gävle kommun, Sweden

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • Syntronic opened 340 Legget Drive in 2025, nearly tripling SMT throughput.
  • CANSEC 2026 highlighted arctic surveillance, SatCom, and security RFP opportunities in Canada.
  • Hiring posts in 2026 show continued demand for embedded, DevOps, and verification talent.

What critics are saying

  • Cadence sued Syntronic AB in California in 2022, signaling IP and legal exposure.
  • Ottawa layoffs in 2023 show demand volatility and execution risk in Canada.
  • Ericsson-style client concentration makes contract loss immediately damaging to revenue.

What makes Syntronic unique

  • Ottawa Kanata North hub links Syntronic R&D with 70,000-square-foot manufacturing.
  • AS9100, ISO 9001, and controlled-goods capabilities serve defense and aerospace customers.
  • Global design-house model spans R&D, NPI, production, repair, and aftermarket support.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Company News

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