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Syntronic

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

Radio Frequency Hardware Developer - ULF/VLF

RF & Microwave EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeKanata, Ottawa, ON, CanadaCA$90k - CA$135k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related technical discipline is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience developing RF, communications, or signal processing systems is required.
  • Experience designing VLF high-power Class D/E power amplifiers is required.
  • Strong expertise in RF system design and analysis within LF, VLF, HF, or similar communications frequency bands is required.
  • Experience with receiver and transmitter architectures, filtering, low-noise amplification, frequency conversion, and signal conditioning techniques is required.
  • Proficiency with RF simulation, analysis, and laboratory measurement tools, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector network analyzers, and oscilloscopes, is required.
  • A strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, noise sources, interference mechanisms, and RF system performance metrics is required.
  • Candidates must currently hold or be eligible to obtain Canadian Secret clearance and must have valid Canadian permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship with 10 years of 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 throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, software, systems, and test specialists to develop integrated communications solutions.
  • Investigate and resolve technical issues related to RF performance, electromagnetic compatibility, and system integration.
  • Prepare technical documentation, test plans, design reports, and engineering recommendations, and support 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.
  • Analytical and troubleshooting skills, including experience supporting complex system integration and verification activities.

About the Company

Syntronic

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

Syntronic provides end-to-end product and systems development, production, and aftermarket services for technology-heavy industries. It supports the full lifecycle—from R&D and design to manufacturing and after-sales support—helping clients bring complex electronic products to market faster and more cost-effectively. Its strength lies in handling intricate board and chip design and large, technology-intensive projects, as demonstrated by the Ericsson-Ardesco IoT platform collaboration. The goal is to help engineers overcome design challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality electronics for large technology-focused companies.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Gävle kommun, Sweden
Founded
1983

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