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Senior RF Test Engineer

Senior RF Test Engineer

CompanyTelesat
LocationGatineau, QC, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer or System Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in satellite communications
  • Minimum 10 years of work experience in Satellite RF communication systems
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in RF testing in Ka bands
  • Hands on experience using RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, satellite channel emulator)
  • Strong understanding of RF engineering Principles and Design Practices
  • Experience in various Antenna types like Flat Panel and Dual parabolic
  • Demonstrated understanding of air interfaces, modem technologies, modulation and coding and its impact on the satellite link performance
  • Experience with satellite link budget analyses with good understanding of effects of impairments on the link performance
  • Experience in test case and defect tracking tools (Jira, Jama)
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Issue recommendations and have influence on the system verification and validation of the Telesat LEO system
  • Develop system and sub system verification matrices against system requirements
  • Coordinate and participate in RF and system level testing activities including test planning, execution and reporting
  • Serve as an RF expert and support other technical staff as required
  • Plays an active role in component and subsystem design and test activities
  • Configuring test equipment like Satellite Link Emulators, signal generator, spectrum analyzer etc.
  • Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements
  • Keep the lab functional and update to date with known hardware and software configuration to execute various test scenarios as necessary
  • Work with various Antenna Vendors to integrate User Terminals
  • Work with partners and other vendors in various test campaigns

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with various traffic generators like Ixia, Spirent
  • Experience in MEF standards
  • Proficient with MATLAB, python
  • Experience with BUC/LNB and various Antenna technologies
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills