Senior Electrical Field Engineer/Technologist

Founded in 2014, Aethera® Technologies Limited is an innovative electronic engineering company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Specializing in High-Power Radio Frequency systems, Aethera’s® expert team combines deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to deliver advanced engineering solutions to clients worldwide. By providing cutting-edge technology and tailored systems, Aethera® empowers its customers to achieve market leadership and drive success in their respective industries.

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is pleased to partner with Aethera® in search of a Senior Electrical Field Engineer/Technologist to support current programs and future growth.

Role Description

Reporting directly to the President, you will serve in a hands on, senior field engineering role with a strong emphasis on customer interaction, technical problem solving, and system deployment. The successful candidate will work closely with Aethera® leadership, engineering and customers to support the design, layout, integration, and deployment of complex RF systems worldwide.

Over time, you will become a trusted technical point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, contributing across both field and office environments. In this role, you will play a meaningful part in strengthening customer relationships and supporting Aethera®’s continued international growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the design, layout, integration, and deployment of RF wireless communication systems.
• Develop and apply an end to end understanding of system architecture, including site layouts, shelters, and interconnections.
• Support site configuration drawings, physical layouts, and system documentation for field installations.
• Apply electrical and RF engineering principles to support system performance, including propagation considerations.
• Act as a senior, customer facing technical resource, engaging with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
• Conduct domestic and international travel for customer meetings, site assessments, inspections, and maintenance support.
• Translate field observations into practical design improvements and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to ensure successful, long term system performance.

Your Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you are a technically strong, practical engineer or technologist who enjoys working close to real systems and customers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands on experience in electrical or RF systems, field engineering, or system deployment.
• Solid foundation in electrical systems; RF experience strongly desired.
• Ability to move comfortably between field environments, design discussions, and customer conversations.
• Strong problem solving skills and curiosity for learning complex systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Preferred / Asset Experience:

• RF transmission systems, antennas, or long range wireless communications.
• Field support roles in RF, broadcast, sonar, radar, or similar technologies.
• Experience in customer support, technical service, or application engineering roles.
• Exposure to propagation modeling, system layout, or site configuration drawings.

Why Join Aethera®?

Meaningful Work: You’ll work on advanced wireless systems that are designed, built, and deployed globally.
Hands On Impact: This role directly influences how systems are designed, deployed, and supported in the real world.
Growth & Mentorship: Learn directly from senior leadership, with a clear runway to deeper technical ownership.
People & Culture: Aethera® values collaboration, technical curiosity, and practical problem solving in a respectful, inclusive environment.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at View phone number on meridiarecruitment.ca and View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca or Rick Neima, Consultant at View phone number on meridiarecruitment.ca and View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca, or please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Thomas or Rick know.

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