Radar and Antennas Engineer and Telecommunication Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

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 expertise for these positions are:

Stream 1: Radar and Antennas for space-based systems
Stream 2: Telecommunications systems to support CSA missions, including ground-based and space-based segments.

Work environment

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

Besides being a stimulating environment, the Canadian Space Agency offers several interesting amenities:
• gym (badminton, squash, exercises classes);
• library;
• daycare;
• cafeteria;
• free parking.

LOCATION: Due to Covid-19 pandemic and until further notice, our teams currently work virtually from home using the latest technologies to stay connected. The working conditions will depend on the evolution of the pandemics.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to immediately fill a telecommunication Engineer. A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be created and may be used to fill identical or similar positions that may vary in length, language profile and security level.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION - EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution 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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCES:

Experience, of at least seven (7) years, in performing engineering work*, with at least
five (5) years in one of the following field: radars, telecommunications, microwave
remote sensing, antenna design, radio-frequency circuits design.

* 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 to develop new concept: i.e. analyze the needs, identify possible solutions,
generate an execution plan and participate to activities to identify best options.

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

EXPERIENCES:

SREAM 1: RADAR ET ANTENNAS ENGINEER:
Experience to analyse, design and simulate radar systems for Earth Observation
applications.

STREAM 2: TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEER:
Experience to analyse, design and simulate space-based telecommunication system including ground segment.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

STEAM 1: RADAR AND ANTENNAS ENGINEER:
Knowledge of microwave Earth Observation systems and associated applications.

STREAM 2: TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEER:
Knowledge of telecommunication systems including link budgets, coverage analyses and interference analyses.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
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)

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCES:

Experience in design of systems or subsystems for space applications.

Experience with radiofrequency (RF) and Microwave subsystems.

Experience with radiofrequency spectrum management.

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

Experience with signal processing digital subsystems.
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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

VACCINE REQUIREMENT AGAINST COVID-19:
All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments in the event that they would ask for it, in order to consider your application.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT TO BE VACCINATED:

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html).

As per the new *Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

*https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.