Job Description
Why Join Sinclair Technologies?
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.
Summary:
As a RF Design Engineer within our versatile engineering team, you will play an integral role in designing new RF products/solutions and enhancing/maintaining our existing products including carrying out component and product system level engineering validation testing, troubleshooting and production launch support.
You will work in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering team environment and you will demonstrate effective communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, self-motivation as well as the ability to work with minimum supervision.
What You'll Do:
- Conducts all aspects of the new product development cycle including the conceptual design, CAD simulation and optimization, electrical/electronics circuitry and PCB design, prototyping and testing, project technical documentation, material and cost analysis and reports.
- Develop derivative designs according to customer’s requirements and product roadmap.
- Creates or reviews product release documents such as specifications, drawing markups, customer technical manuals, testing procedures, and technical instructions.
- Collaborates with the mechanical engineering team for new product development and/or improvements to existing products.
- Troubleshoot design-related issues and support Operations/Production teams in addressing manufacturability issues.
- Keep abreast of emerging RF/microwave technologies, new design methodologies and engineering practices targeting new product opportunities, performance improvement and cost reduction.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent area of study
- 5+ years of industry experience developing RF products for commercial applications.
- Strong background in electromagnetic theory and RF and microwave engineering
- Rich experience designing RF products, including RF conditioning products from 30 MHz to 6 GHz and related circuitry.
- Knowledge and prior experience with the following are a definite asset:
- microstrip and stripline components design and circuits such as broadband power dividers/combiners, hybrids, couplers, and filters.
- RF/microwave passive components design such as cavity filters, ceramic filters, and duplexers.
- RF/microwave circuits design such as amplifiers, LNAs, mixers, and synthesizers.
- Analog circuits design such as power monitors, current sensors, control circuits, bias circuits, interface circuits.
- Basic knowledge of base station system including combining/filtering equipment, transmission/receiving equipment, and other related components
- Hands-on experience with RF / microwave components such as couplers, circulators, isolators, switches, attenuators, phase shifters is an asset.
- Experience with PCB development of RF/microwave and analog circuits; basic firmware development is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with 3D full-wave EM CAD tools (CST or Ansys HFSS), RF circuit simulation tools (ADS, Microwave office), PCB layout software (OrCAD, Altium)
- Hands-on skills utilizing test equipment such as vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, digital oscilloscope, power amplifiers, power meters, temperature test chamber, etc.
- Experience with DFM and exposure to high-volume and high-quality manufacturing processes.
- Good technical writing skills including prior involvement with white papers or patent applications are an asset.
- Familiarity with Solidworks and Solidworks PDM is an asset.
- Paid vacation days;
- 5 paid sick days;
- 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & disability insurance and more (coverage varies);
- 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;
- Fitness reimbursement program;
- Flexible hours of work based on position;
- 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, ice cream trucks, employee raffles, and a lunchroom fully stocked with a variety of coffees & teas.
Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.
Applicants must hold either a Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency, or Work/ Study Permit. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide assistance for work authorization.
About Us:
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, 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.
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Diversity Statement:
The Company values a diverse workplace where equal employment opportunities are available and commits to practicing a fair recruitment and hiring process in which all candidates are considered on the basis of their skills, abilities, and fit with the Company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, and physical or mental disability.
Accessibility Accommodations:
More information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodations, are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Security Screening Requirement:
Sinclair is a secure facility; thus, all employment is contingent upon the selected candidate’s successful clearance from federal security screenings, including Criminal Record Check.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
No recruiters please.