RF Engineer

About NordSpace

NordSpace (https://nordspace.com) is a Canadian startup with the mission to advance life on Earth, from space. NordSpace is committed to extremely rapid innovation and development of only the most ambitious aerospace projects with only the most ambitious team Canada has to offer. With divisions of rocket propulsion, autonomous robotics, satellite integration, and stratospheric balloons, NordSpace is driven to do everything it takes to bring space closer to Earth and inspire generations of space explorers.

As we are now entering the phase of developing the orbital version of our vehicle, the RF Engineer at NordSpace will play a critical role on the team to build subsystems that ensure reliable and performant wireless communications with our launch vehicles and satellites. The ultimate goal will be to develop the hardware and software necessary to create the most refined and capable platform for space communication including ground stations, comms modules for satellites, and potentially direct to Earth communication systems for deep space missions. This role will also heavily support the rest of the divisions at NordSpace where mechanical, electrical, and software systems are necessary, as is typical in a small team environment.
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This role requires someone with vision, leadership, and a relentless work ethic that goes far beyond the norm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electrical/aerospace engineering related to wireless communications
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, Master's or Ph.D. greatly preferred
• Experience in RF hardware development (radios, transceivers, amplifiers, filters, etc.)
• Significant hands-on engineering experience with electrical systems (PCB design, embedded systems programming) and sub-system integration
• Experience with communication subsystem manufacturing, qualification, integration and verification
• Experience calculating link budgets while accounting for atmospheric & environmental effects
• Experience performing antenna design and analysis including sizing, patterns, gains, and usage
• Significant knowledge of and deep passion for the space industry at large
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct independent research
• Excellent English communication skills
• Excellent project management skills

This is a full-time in-person role at our head office in Markham