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This role provides technical leadership across the lifecycle of complex communications and test systems, supporting solution development, integration, testing, commissioning, and customer delivery.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with business leaders, project managers, software and hardware engineering teams, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to deliver technically sound, competitive, and supportable solutions. This role is well suited to a strong technical leader with experience in RF systems and customer-facing engineering environments.\nThis is a hybrid position based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates who are interested in relocating to the area.ResponsibilitiesLead the RF and Test Engineering group, establishing priorities and aligning team activities with business and project objectives\nProvide technical leadership and guidance for RF systems, satellite ground systems, TT&C systems, gateways, monitoring systems, and In-Orbit Test solutions\nSupport system concepts, requirements development, architecture reviews, design methodologies, integration approaches, verification planning, and acceptance strategies\nProvide oversight for system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational handover activities\nSupport proposals, RFQs, RFIs, change requests, technical estimates, schedules, resource plans, and engineering reviews\nCollaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define practical and competitive technical solutions\nMonitor technical 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