Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer – Montreal

About the role

As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer will ensure electromagnetic compatibility of the satellite platform in the presence of RF communications payloads. The role involves analysis, testing, and design support for grounding, shielding, and wiring harnesses on satellite‑level hardware.

Key responsibilities

• Perform EMC analyses and interpret unit‑level EMC test reports.
• Review RF transmitter/receiver analyses of communication payloads and recommend design enhancements for platform compatibility.
• Develop system‑level EMC test plans and conduct satellite‑level EMC testing.
• Support platform design activities such as grounding, shielding, and wiring harness signal segregation and routing.
• Troubleshoot EMC‑related issues on integrated satellite and Engineering Model (FlatSat) test setups.
• Contribute to RF/EMC sections of systems‑engineering documentation, including requirements, compliance statements, verification matrices, and design descriptions.
• Participate in program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and provide technical input.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in RF and/or EMC engineering, with substantial system‑level EMC testing background.
• Experience with unit‑level EMC testing according to international standards.
• Systems‑engineering experience involving RF, digital, analog electronics, and wiring harnesses.

Required skills

• RF analysis and testing.
• EMC analysis and testing (system‑level and unit‑level).
• Grounding and shielding design.
• Wiring harness signal segregation and routing.
• Satellite‑level EMC test execution.
• Troubleshooting EMC issues on integrated test setups.