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
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in electrical or aerospace engineering5+ years of relevant experienceStrong RF and / or EMC engineering backgroundSubstantial experience with large scale system-level EMC testingExperience with unit-level EMC testing per international standards (or equivalent) methods & testing levelsSystems engineering background including experience with RF, digital & analog electronic unit designs and wiring harnessesComplementary skills / knowledge :
Understanding of the space environment and communication satellitesDemonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervisionAbility to lead and / or mentor junior members of the engineering teamStrong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorablyJ-18808-Ljbffr