{"id":48926,"date":"2026-04-23T08:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careers.calian.com\/careers\/sf-senior-antenna-sustaining-rf-engineer-2365\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T19:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T23:14:29","slug":"sf-senior-antenna-sustaining-rf-engineer-2365","status":"publish","type":"career","link":"https:\/\/careers.calian.com\/nl\/careers\/sf-senior-antenna-sustaining-rf-engineer-2365\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Antenna &amp; Sustaining RF Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Position Overview<\/h3>\n<p>The Senior Antenna &amp; Sustaining RF Engineer provides technical leadership and hands&#8209;on expertise across the full product lifecycle of antenna and RF front&#8209;end systems&mdash;from concept and new product introduction (NPI) through production sustainment and end&#8209;of&#8209;life management.<\/p>\n<p><!--CareersInnerInfo--><\/p>\n<p>This role encompasses the design, development, optimization, and long&#8209;term maintenance of antennas, Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), transmit amplifiers, and supporting analog (and occasionally digital) circuitry.<\/p>\n<p>The primary technical focus is on L&#8209;Band GNSS systems, with responsibility extending to products operating up to 5 GHz. The role requires deep expertise in electromagnetic and RF performance, combined with strong production, test, and sustaining engineering capability to ensure reliability, manufacturability, scalability, cost efficiency, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<h3>Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Own sustaining engineering for antenna and RF products, driving yield improvement, issue resolution, and lifecycle management across production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead antenna design, simulation, prototyping, and validation, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform electromagnetic analysis using simulation tools and measurement data to refine designs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Define mechanical interfaces, materials, and fabrication approaches with cross-functional teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Support NPI from concept through production, ensuring alignment with DFM, DFT, and DfS principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing and field issues; implement corrective actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimize designs for performance, reliability, cost, and long-term component availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and improve RF production test methods, fixtures, and calibration processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyze test and production data to improve yield, reduce test time, and minimize waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain design documentation, test procedures, and technical records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>The Senior Antenna &amp; Sustaining RF Engineer requires a strong theoretical foundation combined with extensive hands&#8209;on experience across antenna and RF design, production support, and sustaining engineering. This role demands technical depth, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to drive solutions throughout the product lifecycle&mdash;from NPI through high&#8209;volume production and field support.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (PhD is an asset)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>5-10+ years of industry experience in antenna and RF engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Deep understanding of electromagnetic theory, antenna systems, and RF\/microwave design principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong experience with EM simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST or equivalent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Hands-on expertise with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, antenna measurement systems)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience with production test development, calibration methods, and traceability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Solid understanding of RF PCB layout, grounding, shielding, and system integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficiency in data analysis and automation tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience supporting manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and NPI activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience with GNSS or L-Band systems is strongly preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Familiarity with high-volume production environments and yield optimization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of DFM, DFT, and Design for Sustainability (DfS) principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to complex issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Effective communication and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to balance performance, reliability, cost, and lifecycle considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Compensation<\/p>\n<p>$120,000 &#8211; $150,000 CAD<\/p>\n<p>Vacancy<\/p>\n<p>We have 1 available position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"d-none\">#LI-MT1# #SF#<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-48926","career","type-career","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Senior Antenna &amp; Sustaining RF Engineer - Calian Careers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/careers.calian.com\/nl\/careers\/sf-senior-antenna-sustaining-rf-engineer-2365\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"nl_NL\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Senior Antenna &amp; Sustaining RF Engineer - Calian Careers\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Position Overview The Senior Antenna &amp; Sustaining RF Engineer provides technical leadership and hands&#8209;on expertise across the full product lifecycle of antenna and RF front&#8209;end systems&mdash;from concept and new product introduction (NPI) through production sustainment and end&#8209;of&#8209;life management.   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