Electrical Engineer (Radars and Antennas)

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Duties

For CSA, systems design, research and technology development in various disciplines of technologies and applications, and provision of engineering advice, expertise and recommendations to meet the current and future needs of the Agency and its Canadian partners.

The discipline of radar and antennas includes: Radar definition, design, calibration, analysis and measurement; Radar performance analysis and evaluation; Radar assembly and integration into spacecraft. Antenna and Antenna sub-systems definition, calibration, analysis and measurement; Antenna and Antenna sub-systems performance analysis and evaluation; Antenna and Antenna sub-systems design, assembly and integration into spacecraft. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technologies and systems, SAR simulation and signal processing. Aerospace technologies applicable to radar and radiometer payloads, microwave earth observation payloads; RF and microwave systems and sub-systems.

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), a stimulating environment, is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

Looking for a stimulating work environment? The Canadian Space Agency needs you! Here are some benefits of working at the CSA:
- Free parking
- Free access to the CSA gym (changing room and showers available free of charge)
- Located near the Promenades St-Bruno and the Longueuil Public Market
- Cafeteria offering a wide variety of quality meals at reasonable cost
- Outdoor terrace with tables and umbrellas
- Early childhood center "La Voie Lactée" located next to the CSA ((https://gw.micro-acces.com/cpelavoielactee/publique/Accueil.aspx)
- Larkin-Kerwin Library located in the CSA (http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/fra/bibliotheque/default.asp)

We look forward to welcoming you to the organization!

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff the position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff similar positions whose length, linguistic profiles and security profiles may vary.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in an engineering discipline relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed, such as but not limited to: Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software.
OR
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

• Experience, of approximately seven (7) years, in performing engineering work*, of which approximately five (5) years as an electric Engineer.

* Engineering work is defined as performing a broad range of complex and interrelated work activities including: research, modeling, analysis, design, assembly, integration, test and qualification.

• Experience in analyzing, designing, simulating Radar system and the associated signal processor.

• Experience to initiate the development of new concept studies, to analyze the stakeholders needs, generate an execution plan and obtain the consensus required for it execution.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of electromagnetic wave propagation and their interactions with natural or artificial targets.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Thinking things through.
• Working effectively with others.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

• Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in an engineering discipline relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed, such as but not limited to: Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software.

Degree equivalency

• Experience with industrial Research and Development (R&D) program and projects.

• Experience with design, modelling and tests of antenna sub-systems.

• Experience with RF and Microwave subsystems.

• Experience with signal processing digital subsystems.

• Knowledge of Earth Observations (EO) sensors and techniques such as reflectometers, scatterometers, sounders, radiometers, optical instruments and hyperspectral instruments.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.


OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

-Willingness to travel in Canada or abroad several times per year for short durations.
-Willingness to work at other facilities in and outside Canada (some of them may require special access).
-Willingness to work overtime upon request and sometimes under tight deadlines.
-Willingness to work shifts occasionally (e.g. during periods of integration and test).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

You must clearly demonstrate in your answers to the screening questions HOW you meet the essential education and experience and any applicable asset experience and education factors listed.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The answers to the screening questions will be the main source of information used by the assessment board to determine whether you meet the essential and asset education and experience factors. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in the rejection of your application.

Candidates’ qualifications may be assessed by various tests, interview, and/or references.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Assets qualifications (others qualifications) could be used at the preselection phase.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.