Solutions Architect RF/Wireless

Headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design center locations in Waterloo and San Jose, Fidus is a global leader and dynamic high-tech design firm. Fidus specializes in leading-edge electronic product development. Our hardware, software, FPGA, and signal integrity teams innovate, design, and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets. 

Fidus leads in system, hardware, and embedded software design, providing a technical advantage to our global clients, from tech giants to start-ups.  We work on leading edge technologies within High-Speed Communication, High Resolution Video, and High-Performance Computing. 

Established in 2001, Fidus successfully completed over 4,000 projects for over 400 customers by serving diverse clientele in such industries as Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial / Automotive Controls, and Medical.  Fidus was the 2023 AMD North American Partner of the Year. 

We are seeking a Solutions Architect that will have a critical role in understanding technical project requirements, for existing and potential clients, to assess whether the opportunity will be a good fit. Once an opportunity fit is assessed, the Solutions Architect will be responsible for developing a solution path, preparing an estimate for the work, and highlighting the risks and mitigation strategies. 

A Look into the Solutions Architect at Fidus 

• Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand their needs, then develop their requirements;
• Architect a solution that meets the Client’s needs;
• Develop a plan, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and estimate the work required, to deliver a client solution;
• Understand and present Fidus’ resource skill capabilities and work approach;
• Discuss, promote, defend, and, if necessary, refine, the work approach and estimate;
• Evaluate and understand solutions, to partition programs into logical segments;
• Undertake project work as required;
• Assist in identifying and developing new Fidus products;
• Assist in identifying new areas of investment and research & development.

• Bachelor’s degree in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or the equivalent;
• Ideally at least seven (7) years of design background in a Senior RF/Wireless Designer role;
• System Level design experience and interest, including identifying architectural approaches and tradeoffs;
• An expert level of knowledge in RF modeling using industry common tools;
• In-lab experience verifying and characterizing RF performance;
• Some knowledge of FPGA’s;
• Concise communication skills;
• Excellent listening, understanding, and extrapolation skills;
• Professional and personable;
• Enjoys travel, which is anticipated to be up to 6 weeks per year, typically within North America;
• Proven experience with giving presentations to small-to-medium sized groups.

• Working with a Proudly Tier 1 High-Tech Design House at a Rapidly Expanding Industry: We work on advanced technologies that enable many different embedded systems, some of which target Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Defined Radios, Internet of Things (IoT), Autonomous Vehicles, Fin tech, and complex Automated Test Equipment.
• Join an Evolving Company: Make your voice heard and create the change you want to see.
• Join During Rapid Growth Mode: Consistently exceeding targets with continued strong projections for 2025, you’re joining at an exciting time.
• Work with Cutting Edge Technology: You willhave the opportunity to work on a variety of leading technologies and be part of a team that solves the hard problems that new technologies present.
• Generous Benefits Package and Company Culture: Our employees are everything to us. Featuring a full benefits package, healthy work/life balance, and a company culture where you feel like you are a part of a family. Fidus was proudly named Kanata North Company of the Year for 2024.