The Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer ensures EMC of the Platform system in RF environments, performs analyses, reviews test results, and prepares EMC test plans.
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
Top Skills
Aerospace Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Emc Analysis
Rf Engineering
Systems Engineering
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