Senior RF Test Engineer

5 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Myticas Consulting Full time
The Senior RF Test Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining system verification and validation plans of the communication system. In addition, they will participate in the various testing activities across systems with vendors and other partners and responsible for maintaining the lab.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, the incumbent will issue recommendations and have influence on the system verification and validation.
Work with various Antenna Vendors to support the SOW, SRR, Test Requirements, Test Plans, Test Results and RVTM reviews, in addition to follow up on the integrate of the Antenna with the other components (Modem, and other interfaces).
Work with the other segments to support the development of the internal Test Plans and verification methods.
Support Over The Air (OTA) Test Planning and activities including the Test automation processes.
Support System Acceptance Planning activities for the LEOP and IOT.
Develop system and sub system verification matrices against system requirements
Coordinate and participate in RF and system level testing activities including test planning, execution and reporting
Serve as an RF expert and support other technical staff as required
Plays an active role in component and subsystem design and test activities
Configuring test equipment like Satellite Link Emulators, signal generator, spectrum analyzer etc.
Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements
Keep the lab functional and update to date with known hardware and software configuration to execute various test scenarios as necessary
Work with partners and other vendors in various test campaigns

Education & Experience Required

B. S or Electrical, Computer or System Engineering and a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in satellite communications
10+ years of work experience in different antenna types like Flat Panel Antenna, Parabolic and Aero Antenna (Ka band preferable)
10+ years of work experience in Satellite RF communication systems with strong exposure on modulation and coding used in modern standards like DVB-S2(X) and DVB-RCS2
Hands on experience using RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, satellite channel emulator)
Strong understanding of RF engineering Principles and Design Practices
Demonstrated understanding of air interfaces, modem technologies, modulation and coding and its impact on the satellite link performance
Experience with satellite link budget analyses with good understanding of effects of impairments on the link performance
Experience in test case and defect tracking tools (Jira, Jama)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with different Ka band antenna vendors
Experience with Flat Panel Antenna and Aero Antenna (Ka band preferable)
Experience with BUC/LNB and various Antenna technologies
Experience in Planning activities for the LEOP and IOT.
Proficient with MATLAB, python.
Highly collaborative team player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary Range - $95,000 - $135,000 ,
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