Senior / Intermediate RF and Test Engineer
- Location: Ottawa
- Type: Direct Hire
- Job #34972
Main Responsibilities
- Develop system and subsystem verification matrices aligned with system requirements.
- Coordinate and participate in system-level testing activities, including test planning, execution, and reporting.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in SATCOM or networking, providing technical guidance to team members.
- Design, develop, and maintain test cases and test environments to support various validation scenarios.
- Perform hands-on testing in the LEO lab, focusing on data path and routing features.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Ground Systems, Satellite teams) to promote a cohesive and innovative work environment.
- Contribute actively to component and subsystem design and testing activities.
- Configure and operate test equipment such as satellite link emulators, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and traffic generators.
- Ensure that products meet technical, functional, performance, and business requirements.
- Partner with antenna vendors to support SOW, SRR, and related documentation, including test requirements, plans, results, and RVTM reviews.
- Oversee integration of antenna systems with modems and other interfaces.
- Support development of internal test plans and verification methodologies.
- Assist in Over-The-Air (OTA) test planning and execution, including test automation processes.
- Support system acceptance activities for LEOP and IOT phases.
Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering.
- Minimum 20 years of experience in satellite communications.
- 10+ years of experience with various antenna types, including flat panel, parabolic, and aero antennas (Ka-band preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in satellite RF communication systems, with strong knowledge of modulation and coding standards such as DVB-S2(X) and DVB-RCS2.
- Strong understanding of RF engineering principles and design practices.
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, satellite channel emulators).
- Solid understanding of air interfaces, modem technologies, and their impact on satellite link performance.
- Experience performing satellite link budget analysis and assessing performance impairments.
- Proficiency with test case and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Jama).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with management, engineering teams, and external partners.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Ka-band antenna vendors.
- Hands-on experience with flat panel and aero antenna technologies.
- Familiarity with BUC/LNB systems and related antenna technologies.
- Experience supporting LEOP and IOT planning activities.
- Strong team player with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively.
- Knowledge of MEF standards.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.