Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

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  • Quebec City, QC
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.Open for candidates in Canada as well as the USRole: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

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