[ Fastwater Staffing ] Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer | Montreal, Canada (Full Relocation Package)
HIKINEX
·Aug 3, 2026
- Location
- CA
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Breezy HR
Description
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: , 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
Skills
Compliance