19h ago

Principal RF Engineer

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

โœจ $180k-$250k / yearest.

full-timeleadaerospace

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll own RF geolocation algorithms for a commercial space-based system in active customer use. Your core impact will be analyzing real satellite data to drive systematic performance improvements through iterative, hands-on algorithm refinement. This role offers the rare opportunity to deeply understand and enhance a working production geolocation system from first principles.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Develop TDOA, FDOA, and AoA geolocation algorithms from first principles
  • Analyze geolocation outputs against ground truth to identify systematic errors
  • Model and characterize error sources including satellite ephemeris and propagation effects
  • Translate algorithm improvements into specifications for production implementation

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in electrical engineering, physics, or applied mathematics
  • Strong mathematical foundation in estimation theory, linear algebra, and probability
  • Proficiency in Python for prototyping, simulation, and data analysis
  • Comfort with imperfect real-world datasets and iterative, data-driven development

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Direct experience with TDOA, FDOA, or AoA geolocation techniques
  • Background in SIGINT, electronic warfare, or GNSS signal processing
  • C++ reading proficiency for reviewing production implementations

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible PTO
  • ๐Ÿฅ Health insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Equity options
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ 401(k) matching

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site Interviewยท 4 hours
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