[ Fastwater Staffing ] Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer | Montreal, Canada (Full Relocation Package)

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: , 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