HIKINEX
Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing
HIKINEX - Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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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
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