RF Electrical Engineer
Norsat International
- Richmond, BC
- $70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participate in the design and manufacturing of BUCs (block upconverters) and SSPAs (solid-state power amplifiers);
- Customize and modify existing circuits;
- Participate in the design of RF power amplifiers, including layout and process/assembly techniques and issues;
- Convert requirements into conceptual designs and develop prototypes;
- Assist with product development;
- Provide guidance to manufacturers to ensure designs are implemented correctly
- Troubleshoot design issues;
- Work with Operations/Production to resolve manufacturing problems;
- Provide technical analysis for proposal writing activities;
- Provide technical analysis to show designs meet requirements.
- BSc in Electrical Engineering;
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in RF design;
- Rich experience designing RF components, especially power amplifiers, synthesizers and related circuitry;
- Good knowledge of EM theory;
- Design Experience for RF circuits for frequencies above 10GHz;
- Hands-on experience with schematic capture & PCB layout;
- Hands-on experience building, integrating, and troubleshooting circuits;
- Hands-on experience testing RF circuits and components;
- Experience designing waveguide components and analog and digital circuitry;
- Experience designing for manufacturability;
- Thorough understanding of RF assembly processes;
- Experience with the following software: ADS, EMPro, HFSS, Altium, Waspnet;
- Familiarity with Agile and Solid Works considered an asset.
- Paid vacation days;
- 5 paid sick days;
- 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
- 4% RRSP matching;
- Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
- 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
- On-going training available;
- Flexible hours of work based on position;
- Employee Referral Program;
- Employee Award Program;
- Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
- Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games);
- Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.
Position Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary Range: 45,000 - 70,000 CAD annuallyDiversity Statement:The Company values a diverse workplace where equal employment opportunities are available and commits to practicing a fair recruitment and hiring process in which all candidates are considered on the basis of their skills, abilities, and fit with the Company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, and physical or mental disability.Accessibility Accommodations:More information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodations, are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Security Screening Requirement:Norsat is a secure facility; thus, all employment is contingent upon the selected candidate’s successful clearance from federal security screenings, including Criminal Record Check.We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.No recruiters please.Powered by JazzHR