Senior Antenna Structure Specialist

ADGA Group is a Canadian-owned defence and security company that provides integrated, mission-critical technical solutions to Government and industry, specializing in C5ISRT, simulation and training, cyber and infrastructure security, and program delivery. With nearly 60 years of experience, ADGA supports federal clients and Canada’s intelligence and enforcement agencies through embedded teams, advisory services, and full project execution, applying deep operational expertise and innovation to strengthen national safety, resilience, and sovereignty. Guided by a strong social mandate, the company creates meaningful employment for veterans of the CAF and RCMP and other professionals committed to public service, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and agile workplace that supports career development, professional growth, and impactful work across Canada.

Job Description

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ADGA is recruiting a Senior Antenna Structure Specialist to join our team who is supporting a Strategic Radio Capability project with the military. 

You will join during the Option Analysis and Definition phases as well as other related radio frequency communications systems activities on an as and when required basis.

Tasks will include but not limited to:

• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on antenna structure system and sub-system interface documentation.
• Review and evaluate antenna structure engineering details, including plans, specifications, and related data, to assess their adequacy and suitability.
• Recommend system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies and changes to equipment and specifications related to antenna structure.
• Liaise with DND and stakeholder sub-system engineering groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide antenna system integration, analysis and evaluation services.
• Create planning and procurement support documentation, such as technical data specifications, plans and drawings, standards, and SOWs for miscellaneous interface and facility ancillary items.
• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to antenna system components and associated documentation.
• Provide technical expertise in antenna structure design, technical, and management reviews to monitor, advise, and report on progress and potential problems.
• Conduct antenna system integration testing and evaluation.
• Manage antenna system test and evaluation plans and present the results to project staff and stakeholders.
• Analyze antenna system deficiencies and recommends cost effective solutions.
• Examine documentation produced by system contractors supporting DGIMPD projects and update them based on antenna structure requirements.
• Develop antenna system test plans for prototypes and full system tests.
• Conduct engineering and technical definition studies and options analysis of antenna structure systems.
• Design and test prototype electronics assemblies, including the integration and customization of available IT hardware and software packages.
• Perform antenna towers engineering.
• Perform Radio Communications (VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Ka/Ku/X) engineering.
• Perform microwave systems engineering.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 10 years+ of experience within the last 20 years as an Antenna Structure Specialist/Engineer.
• Must have one of the following:
  • A diploma from a recognized College in Information Technology or Information Management (IM/IT) field 
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer by any Professional Engineering self-regulatory bodies within the provinces of Canada.
  • An Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian University or
  • A non-Canadian Engineering or Science degree that must be accredited by one of the following institutions:
    • Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)
    • World Education Services (WES) or
    • University of Toronto Comparative Education Services
• Able to demonstrate 5+ years of experience within he last 10 years in writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g. Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, technical specifications) for IM/IT projects valued $5 million or more.
• Able to demonstrate 5+ years of experience within the last 10 years in delivering projects with satellite antenna infrastructure components demonstrated by performing at least 2 of the following to antenna structures and their foundations:
  • Analysis
  • Design
  • Implementation

Additional Information

• Must hold a valid Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance to start (with Secret pending) 
• Controlled Goods Certificate (ADGA Security can process for Employee's) 

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

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Compensation   

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.