RF Electrical Engineer Staff

September 27 2024
Industries IT: Equipment, Network
Categories Defence, Security, Electrical, Telecom, Wireless,
Remote
Richmond, BC • Full time

Why Join Norsat International Inc.?

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Norsat International Inc. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

Summary:

As a RF Electrical Engineer within the versatile engineering team, you will act as a technical champion for our products. You will play an integral role in designing new products/solutions and enhancing/maintaining our existing products, especially in the following areas: RF circuits, synthesizer circuits, waveguide components, filters/RF components, and system testing.

What You'll Do:

  • Participate in the design and manufacturing of BUCs (block upconverters) and SSPAs (solid-state power amplifiers);
  • Customize and modify existing circuits;
  • Participate in the design of RF power amplifiers, including layout and process/assembly techniques and issues;
  • Convert requirements into conceptual designs and develop prototypes;
  • Assist with product development;
  • Provide guidance to manufacturers to ensure designs are implemented correctly
  • Troubleshoot design issues;
  • Work with Operations/Production to resolve manufacturing problems;
  • Provide technical analysis for proposal writing activities;
  • Provide technical analysis to show designs meet requirements.

What You'll Bring:

  • BSc in Electrical Engineering;
  • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in RF design;
  • Rich experience designing RF components, especially power amplifiers, synthesizers and related circuitry;
  • Good knowledge of EM theory;
  • Design Experience for RF circuits for frequencies above 10GHz;
  • Hands-on experience with schematic capture & PCB layout;
  • Hands-on experience building, integrating, and troubleshooting circuits;
  • Hands-on experience testing RF circuits and components;
  • Experience designing waveguide components and analog and digital circuitry;
  • Experience designing for manufacturability;
  • Thorough understanding of RF assembly processes;
  • Experience with the following software: ADS, EMPro, HFSS, Altium, Waspnet;
  • Familiarity with Agile and Solid Works considered an asset.

What We Offer:

  • Paid vacation days;
  • 5 paid sick days;
  • 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
  • 4% RRSP matching;
  • Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
  • 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
  • On-going training available;
  • Flexible hours of work based on position;
  • Employee Referral Program;
  • Employee Award Program;
  • Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
  • Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games);
  • Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.

Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.

This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.

Applicants must hold either a Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency, or Work/ Study Permit. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide assistance for work authorization.

About Us:

Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977, is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio, and video for remote and challenging applications. Norsat's products and services include customizable satellite components, portable satellite systems, maritime solutions, and network solutions. The company's products and services are used extensively by telecommunications services providers, emergency services and homeland security agencies, military organizations, health care providers, news organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies.


Apply now!

Similar offers

Searching...
No similar offer found.
An error has occured, try again later.

Jobs.ca network