Senior RF/Analog Design Engineer (Photonics)

Location: Quebec City or Ottawa, Canada

Annual pay range: C$102,600–C$163,800 in Quebec City; C$114,000–C$182,000 in Ottawa.

Company

hirify.global develops high-speed connectivity infrastructure and networking technologies for the AI era.

What you will do

• Design, simulate, and analyze RF/microwave structures, transmission lines, interconnects, and passive structures across PCB, hybrid, and integrated-circuit platforms.
• Develop and optimize high-speed optoelectronic components and related packaging applications using electromagnetic and circuit-simulation tools.
• Perform and guide RF/microwave and electro-optic characterization of photonic and passive devices at high frequencies.
• Analyze measurement and simulation data, identify performance limitations, and recommend design improvements.
• Collaborate with optical, photonic, electrical, mechanical, and packaging engineers to solve complex design challenges.
• Participate in technical and design reviews and provide RF/microwave guidance throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or graduate studies in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong professional experience in RF/microwave engineering, high-frequency design, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetics, transmission lines, high-frequency circuits, signals and systems, and measurement techniques.
• Experience designing and analyzing RF/microwave structures and interconnects, with practical knowledge of characterization, calibration, and experimental-data analysis.
• Experience with RF/microwave simulation and electromagnetic modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, or comparable RF/electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Experience with high-speed optoelectronic devices such as modulators or photodetectors.
• Knowledge of high-frequency and transimpedance amplifiers.
• Experience with vector network analyzers and RF characterization techniques.
• Understanding of digital modulation, optical communications, photonic components, or optical communications products.

Culture & Benefits

• Multidisciplinary R&D environment focused on innovation, integrity, collaboration, and next-generation networking technology.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with Canada DCPP participation and company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation time, and applicable family and other leaves of absence.
• Professional development opportunities and support for employee well-being.