Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.

Open for candidates in Canada as well as the US

Role

As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise necessary to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the Platform system given the radio frequency (RF) environments of the communications payloads.

Tasks

Depending on the job function, the Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate:

Perform EMC analyses and interpret unit-level EMC test reports

Review communication Payload RF transmitter/receiver analyses & test results and recommend any necessary design enhancements to ensure electromagnetic compatibility with the Platform subsystems

Prepare system-level EMC test plans and conduct satellite-level EMC testing

Support Platform design activities related to grounding & shielding and wiring harness signal segregation & routing

Troubleshoot EMC-related issues on integrated satellite and Platform Engineering Model (FlatSat) test setups

Support RF/EMC aspects of systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions

Support various program reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR

Must haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering
5+ years of relevant experience
Strong RF and/or EMC engineering background
Substantial experience with large scale system-level EMC testing
Experience with unit-level EMC testing per international standards (or equivalent) methods & testing levels
Systems engineering background including experience with RF, digital & analog electronic unit designs and wiring harnesses

Complementary skills/knowledge

• Understanding of the space environment and communication satellites
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably