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Octasic

Low-power SoC DSPs for wireless networks

RF Hardware Designer

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Montreal, QC, Canada
In PersonTravel may be required up to twice per year.
Electrical EngineeringRF & Microwave Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience designing RF circuits operating up to 6 GHz is required.
  • Strong knowledge of analyzing RF transmit and receive chains is required.
  • The ability to analyze and manage interference to optimize system performance in complex RF environments is required.
  • Knowledge of nonlinear effects caused by high-power RF amplifiers is required.
  • Understanding of analog and software control loops is required.
  • Effective spoken and written communication in French and English, including with clients, is required.
  • Proficiency with RF laboratory and test equipment, particularly spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzers, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in developing the architecture of new RF products.
  • Analyze transmit and receive chains.
  • Write hardware and software system requirements to ensure proper operation of the RF system.
  • Develop system test plans and analyze test results.
  • Optimize gain controls and power detection.
  • Design RF boards.
  • Enter electronic schematics.
  • Participate in hardware and software design reviews.
  • Technically manage subcontractors, including reviewing specifications, conducting design reviews and audits, and performing evaluations.
  • Provide second-level support to production and clients.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of specialized software such as Microwave Office and PAD.
  • Knowledge of cellular telecommunications technologies, including GSM, CDMA, UMTS, and LTE.
  • Ability to explain fundamental RF principles in a simple and accessible way.
  • Experience designing microwave and millimeter-wave circuits.
  • Knowledge of FCC, ISED, and 3GPP standards applicable to cellular products.
  • Experience with spectral emissions compliance and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

About the company

Octasic designs low-power, programmable System-on-Chip DSPs for wireless and multimedia applications. These DSPs combine processing hardware to handle radio and media tasks in compact devices for products like wireless base stations, small cells, media gateways, and specialized handsets, supporting technologies from 2G to 5G. They differentiate themselves through energy-efficient, high-performance architectures and long-term OEM collaborations (such as with Panasonic) to tailor processing solutions. The goal is to enable reliable, cost-effective wireless infrastructure by providing adaptable, power-efficient processors for a range of market needs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$16.5M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 NEXUS funding totals $29.6 million across 30-plus partners.
  • May 2025 Wraith launched for USSOCOM-standard modular payloads, with general availability by Q4 2025.
  • RAVIX launched in 2026, expanding Octasic into airborne and maritime EW markets.

What critics are saying

  • Octasic lists zero open jobs in September 2026, signaling a hiring freeze.
  • The US Marshals cell-site simulator upgrade forecast invites unrestricted competitors against Octasic.
  • Defense payloads face procurement and reputation risk from surveillance and counter-drone scrutiny.

What makes Octasic unique

  • Octasic built low-power SDR and RF silicon for mission-critical wireless niches since 1998.
  • Wraith and RAVIX target ultra-compact payloads for EW, SIGINT, and C-UAS missions.
  • NEXUS in July 2026 validates Octasic's sovereign-defense positioning across autonomous systems.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Stock Options
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Gym Membership
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-3%
Military Embedded Systems
May 7th, 2025
Octasic unveils ultra-compact multimission solution for uncrewed platforms

Octasic, a Canadian supplier of joint all-domain solutions for unmanned systems (UxS), introduced its Wraith ultra-compact multimission solution at the SOF Week 2025 exhibition, now underway in Tampa, Florida.

Business Wire
Oct 12th, 2022
Octasic’S New Brand Story Cements Its Position Among The World’S Leading Architects Of Custom Private Wireless And Software-Defined Radio Solutions

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Octasic, a manufacturer of programmable silicon for mission-critical custom wireless applications, officially unveiled its new corporate branding that better reflects the company’s 24-years of industry expertise and its vision to become a leader in the creation of the most advanced custom wireless solutions across the commercial, government, and defence markets. The new Octasic identity is a reminder of its strong entrepreneurial culture and leadership position in programmable silicon, SoC devices, and platforms all designed for mission-critical 5G and LTE applications. Octasic enables both enterprise and government clients to go beyond commercial applications and build a myriad of customized base station, user-equipment (UE), and software-defined radio (SDR)-based systems deployed for numerous private network environments, including Industrial IoT, Non-Terrestrial Networks, tactical, automated warehouses, and autonomous mobile robots