Orbital Research was founded in Burnaby, Canada, in 2003. Our team has extensive experience engineering and customizing high end, high performance frequency converters and satellite communications components for professional use. Orbital Research products - LNBs, BDCs, oscillators and more - perform reliably anywhere, even in extreme temperatures and conditions.
We provide standard and custom SATCOM equipment to customers in military, aeronautical, earth observation, satellite news gathering (SNG), SATCOM-on-the-move (SOTM) and other satellite industries. And because our frequency converters and components are professionally engineered, hand-tuned and individually tested, we can guarantee high performance.
We currently have an opening for an experienced MICROWAVE DESIGN ENGINEER at our Burnaby, BC location. In this full-time, on-site position, you will be part of the Engineering team responsible for our frequency converter products used in satellite communications systems.
Applicants must be eligible for registration with EGBC and must pass a government security screening and be required to meet eligibility requirements for access to controlled goods requiring a security clearance.
Job Summary:
- Design and develop innovative RF circuits and new products for satellite communications that are higher performing than our competitors and can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner.
- Provide engineering support for customizations of our existing products.
- Provide on-going engineering support for manufacturing.
- Ensure that the microwave engineering team documents their work in accordance with our Quality System.
- Prepare highly effective design documentation for production purposes.
- Develop plans and act as lead designer on product development projects and roadmaps.
- Implement intellectual property strategies.
- Continuously learn and be at the forefront of designing state-of-the-art RF and Microwave circuitry for Satellite Communications.
MANDATORY SKILLS
- A master's degree in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years' experience designing Microwave circuits;
- Expert knowledge of Microwave CAD tools such as ADS or Microwave Office, etc.;
- Experience designing with both packaged and die microwave devices;
- Expert knowledge of RF/microwave instruments such as a spectrum analyzer and network analyzer and test instruments such as oscilloscope, signal generator, data logger;
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and C#;
- Experience using automated test systems;
- Trained or certified for IPC J-STD-001;
- Skilled with basic hand tools, and machinery such as drill presses, grinders, milling machines
- Must have P. Eng designation.
Orbital offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Group RRSP with company Contribution
- Health benefits plan
- Flexible working hours
- Close to public transit
- Subsidized public transit passes
- Continuous learning and training plans
- A fun and dynamic work environment with like-minded colleagues
Salary Range:
- $80,000 - $120,000 CAD per year
Orbital is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to age, ancestry, colour, ethnicity, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. While remaining sensitive to the fair and equitable treatment for all, Orbital encourages visible minorities, indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.