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Licensing Engineer
WiLAN
Other Engineering
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Mar 27, 2026
Licensing Engineer
Location: Ottawa, ON
Company: WiLAN
About the Role
WiLAN is seeking a curious and motivated early-career engineer eager to grow in a unique and evolving field. This role is an ideal opportunity for someone who is excited to build expertise by working alongside experienced engineers and IP professionals.
In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and licensing of WiLAN’s IP portfolios while gaining hands-on exposure to how technologies are evaluated, protected, and commercialized. You’ll develop a unique skill set at the intersection of engineering, law, and business, gaining a broader perspective on how innovation moves from concept to commercial impact.
Why This Role is Different
This is not a traditional engineering role. Rather than focusing on product development, you’ll analyze technologies—evaluating patents, studying commercial products, and supporting licensing and acquisition efforts—while building skills in technical analysis, research, and data-driven decision-making across a range of technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct technical analysis of patents and portfolios to support licensing and acquisition activities
- Evaluate patents for applicability to industry standards and commercial products
- Assist with patent portfolio acquisitions through research, prior art searches, and due diligence
- Support the preparation and maintenance of infringement analyses (e.g., claim charts)
- Assist with reverse engineering and testing of commercial products and compile technical data
- Provide technical support for licensing activities, including preparing materials and participating in meetings
- Collect, analyze, and report on technical information in wireless and telecommunications domains
- Maintain technical databases and documentation supporting IP analysis and portfolio management
- Support the evaluation and implementation of tools that enhance IP analysis capabilities
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in wireless, telecommunications, and emerging technologies
- Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
- Exposure to wireless standards (e.g., 3GPP, Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G)
- Experience with data analysis, scripting, or technical research
- Familiarity with patents or intellectual property (not required)
What You’ll Gain
- Mentorship from experienced professionals across engineering, patent, and licensing disciplines
- Broad exposure to technologies and IP
- A strong foundation in a specialized and highly valued area of the technology industry
- Opportunities for growth as you build technical, analytical, and business skills
In addition to a competitive compensation package, WiLAN offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits program, along with a range of workplace advantages that support employee well-being, flexibility, and an overall positive and rewarding work experience.
WiLAN is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available upon request for all applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources hr@wilan.com if you require accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.
We use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support aspects of our candidate screening process. All hiring decisions are made by humans, and we are committed to fair, equitable, and compliant hiring practices.