Job Title: Hardware Senior Principal Consultant 
Duration: 12 months of assignment
Location:  Ottawa Ontario  K2K 3E7 (Onsite)
 
Responsibilities

• Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions
• Uses independent judgment to accomplish goals and objectives
• Has insight into industry trends and communicates vision to guide organizational strategy and long-range planning Lends research and contributes to evaluations, project plans and budgets for new products or updates existing products Acts as consultant on critical projects that impact long term organizational goals and objectives
• Leads teams, gives technical guidance and communicates with senior management on progress Identifies or creates solutions that are likely to contribute to the development of new company concepts Expected to set standards and achieve cost targets for product cost through proper design choices, component selection or supplier selection
• Demonstrated expertise in competitive analysis May actively seek customer input and take responsibility for internal and external customer situations
• Determines requirements and functional specifications for entire system, under only consultative direction

 
Design & Architecture

• Own the RF signal chain for 5G Radio Units (e.g., LNAs, mixers, PLLs/synthesizers, filters, switches, drivers, PAs), with emphasis on low power and high performance.
• Create link budgets and frequency plans; lead trade off analyses to ensure compliance with black box/system requirements under constraints (component availability, thermal, power).
• Drive component selection and vendor technical engagement; guide DFM/DFT and oversee NPI/volume ramp with manufacturing partners.
• Produce clear technical documentation: Design Specs, Verification Plans/Reports, and factory test/calibration requirements.
• Implementation
• Perform schematic capture and define layout constraints using Cadence Concept HDL and Allegro.
• Use RF simulation and modeling tools (Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, MATLAB) including EM/Co-sim as needed to de risk designs.
• Validation & Test
• Lead bring up and characterization at board, module, and RU level; measure and optimize gain, NF, P1dB, IP3, ACLR, EVM, phase noise, return loss, and related KPIs.
• Develop and execute verification plans; automate tests where practical; collaborate with software for calibration/control to ensure robust HW/SW integration.
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Partner with system, digital, software, thermal, and mechanical leads on RU architecture and design integration.
• Mentor junior designers and review their work; contribute to invention disclosures/patents.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and lead device selection decisions.

 
Essential Requirements

• Proven record designing RF circuits in the Radio Unit ecosystem and taking hardware to volume production.
• Hands on experience in 4G/5G radio development and RU/subsystem architecture and implementation.
• Strong command of 3GPP specifications and global spectrum/regulatory considerations.
• Advanced understanding of DPD and its implications across the RF chain.
• High proficiency with RF lab equipment (VNA, spectrum/signal analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.).
• Proficiency with Cadence Concept HDL/Allegro and RF simulation tools (ADS, AWR, MATLAB).
• Organized, goal oriented technical leader who collaborates effectively across disciplines.

 
Desirable Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent mix of education and experience).
• Experience with PA linearization, calibration (factory/field), and defining factory test strategies with CMs/ODMs.
• Participation in next generation architecture investigations/proposals.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.