Research Engineer

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If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application

Work environment

Defence R&D Canada is an agency of the Department of National Defence that responds to the scientific and technological needs of the Canadian Armed Forces. Defence R&D Canada has become a leader in science and technology for national defence and public security. The agency is made up of a corporate office and several research centres located across Canada.

DRDC Ottawa is the department's lead authority and centre of expertise for radiofrequency communications, sensing, electronic warfare, network security and information operations technologies and systems, radiation effects, space systems, synthetic environments and modelling and simulation. Combining scientific expertise, unique experimental facilities, and strategic alliances, DRDC Ottawa provides solutions for today's defence and security challenges.

Our success is dependant on the people that we hire; therefore we are dedicated to providing our employees with comprehensive training and mentoring programs, as well promoting a diverse, team-oriented culture that rewards achievement and encourages professional and personal development.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer one temporary position for 12 months.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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)

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1. A minimum of three (3) years work experience as an electrical engineer, computer engineer, or a suitable engineering equivalent;

EX2. Experience in the specification, design, implementation and testing of Radio Frequency (RF) systems and sub-systems;

EX3. Experience in the development of software for data analysis or signal processing using Python, C#, MATLAB, or a similar high level programming language;

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
KN1. Knowledge of RF technologies, instrumentation, measurement techniques and practices;
KN2. Knowledge of communication system principles, techniques, and technology;
KN3. Knowledge of digital signal processing techniques;

Abilities and Skills:
AB1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
AB2. Ability to interact and function effectively as a member of a multi-discipline research team;
AB3. Ability to work effectively under pressure;

Personal suitability:
PS1. Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2. Good work ethic
PS3. Integrity
PS4. Initiative

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

Occupational Certification:
AS1. Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position

Experience:
AEX1. Experience in the development of software defined radio applications using GNU Radio or RedHawk;
AEX2. A minimum of two (2) years practical experience in the test and evaluation of Force Protection Electronics Countermeasure (FPECM) systems;
AEX3. A minimum of two (2) years practical experience in software development for automated laboratory measurement and data acquisition;
AEX4. A minimum of two (2) years practical experience in the design and fabrication of electronic circuits;

Knowledge:
AKN1. Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design;
AKN2. Knowledge of FPECM principles and applications;
AKN3. General knowledge of antenna theory, design and measurement;

Abilities and Skills:
AQAS1. Ability to develop a network of experts, colleagues and clients on which to draw during problem resolution;
AQAS2. Evidence of writing or contributing to published technical documents;

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
--- Participation in outdoor field trials. This could include an occasional requirement to work in remote locations, on aircrafts, ships or military ground vehicles;
--- Willingness to travel occasionally;
--- Occasional requirement to work overtime, especially during trials;

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - 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

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates must be prepared to submit electronic proof of a Canadian equivalent education at the time of application.
For more information, please see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/415/credentialassessment-services.canada.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.