Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the Platform system amid complex RF environments. The role involves conducting analyses, preparing test plans, and troubleshooting issues while working collaboratively within a high-tech engineering team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in RF/EMC engineering.
• Experience with unit-level EMC testing per international standards.
• Strong background in large scale system-level EMC testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMC analyses and interpret test reports.
• Prepare system-level EMC test plans and conduct satellite testing.
• Troubleshoot EMC-related issues on integrated satellite setups.

Skills

RF engineering

EMC engineering

Systems engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering

Job 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: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR

Requirements:

• 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