RF Test Support Engineer

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Date: Mar 27, 2026

Location: Newmarket, ON, CA

Company: Celestica International LP

Req ID: 134457 
Country: Canada 
Province: Ontario 
City: Newmarket (Onsite)

Role Overview

Celestica is seeking a detail-oriented RF Engineer to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and production support for our next-generation above 24GHz antenna systems. This is a hands-on RF Production Support role. Rather than initial design, your expertise will be applied to 24Ghz test execution and complex failure analysis. You will be the lead for New Product Introduction (NPI) and production reliability and test yield improvements.

 

While this role focuses on the above 24Ghz spectrum, we value a strong foundation in core RF principles above all else. If you have experience at 24GHz or even lower-frequency high-power RF and are eager to master the nuances of mmWave, we encourage you to apply. We provide the environment for you to scale your expertise to the cutting edge of antenna technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Core Technical Competencies

  • mmWave Theory: Mastery of transmission lines (Microstrip, Stripline, and Waveguides). At 24GHz, you must understand how skin effect and dielectric loss impact performance.
  • S-Parameter Analysis: Advanced interpretation of S11 and S21 to differentiate between assembly defects (e.g., cold solder, epoxy bleed) and fundamental design non-conformance.
  • Antenna Metrics: Solid grasp of G/T, EIRP, and beamforming characteristics essential for antenna performance validation.

 

Advanced Test & Measurement

  • VNA: Proficiency in advanced calibration (SOLT, TRL, waveguide cal). You understand that at 24GHz, cable stability and precise connector torque (e.g., 1.85mm/2.4mm) are critical to measurement integrity.
  • Signal Integrity: Experience measuring EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) and ACLR to ensure modulation quality.
  • OTA (Over-the-Air) Testing: Experience with Anechoic Chambers, including Near-field to Far-field transformations, especially for Antenna-in-Package (AiP) architectures where physical probing is not an option.

 

Failure Analysis (FA) & Process Control

  • Mechanical Sensitivity: Ability to diagnose failures caused by micron-level shifts in PCB stack-ups, substrate roughness (Dk/Df variance), or random alignment.
  • Interconnect Diagnosis: Expert troubleshooting of high-frequency launches and connectors. You can identify "crushed" center pins or dielectric deformations that cause 24GHz reflections.
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC): Utilizing data-driven methods to identify yield trends, perform root-cause analysis on batch failures, and implement corrective actions.

 

RF Safety & Compliance

  • Strict adherence to RF Safety Protocols regarding high-frequency exposure limits.
  • Understanding of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitivity for mmWave components, which are often significantly more fragile than standard RF chips.

Physical Demands

  • Duties of this position are performed in a combined office and manufacturing floor environment.
  • Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
  • Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience and Education

  • BSEE required (MSEE preferred) with a concentration in Electromagnetics or RF/Microwave engineering. Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.
  • 1 - 5 years of relevent experince in RF/Microwave production or design.

Salary

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

 

Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000 CAD

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP). Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and meet all other requirements under CGP. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations.

 

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

 

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing  applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.


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