Radio Frequency Design Engineer in Richmond, British Columbia at NORSAT INTERNATIONAL INC
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Job Description
Summary:
Norsat International Inc. is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Richmond, BC. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and production of advanced RF and microwave communication products used in satellite and wireless communication systems.
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in RF circuit design, power amplifiers, microwave assemblies, and product development, along with a passion for solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment.
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, and support RF and microwave communication products, including Block Upconverters (BUCs) and Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs)
- Participate in product development activities from concept and prototype through validation and production release
- Design and optimize RF circuits and high-frequency assemblies
- Support power amplifier development, PCB layout reviews, and system integration activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet technical, quality, manufacturing, and customer requirements
- Perform RF testing, characterization, tuning, and validation activities
- Analyze and troubleshoot RF performance issues at the circuit, subsystem, and product level
- Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and design records
- Support manufacturing teams with product introduction and production improvements
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
- Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable technical standards and specifications
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in RF and microwave engineering, including design, development, testing, or integration of RF communication products
- Strong understanding of RF and microwave fundamentals, including power amplifiers, frequency conversion, filtering, synthesizers, and signal transmission
- Experience working with circuits operating at microwave frequencies, including applications above 10 GHz
- Hands-on experience with RF circuit integration, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization
- Experience performing RF testing, characterization, validation, and analysis using laboratory test equipment
- Knowledge of schematic capture, PCB design, and layout review processes
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and product development best practices
- Experience with waveguide technologies, analog circuits, and digital electronics
- Familiarity with RF production, assembly, and manufacturing environments
- Experience using engineering tools such as ADS, HFSS, EMPro, Altium Designer, WaspNET, or similar design and simulation software
- Experience with mechanical integration tools such as SolidWorks is considered an asset
- Exposure to Agile product development methodologies is considered an asset
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment
What We Offer:
- Paid vacation days;
- 5 paid sick days;
- 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
- RRSP program;
- Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
- 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
- On-going training available;
- Flexible hours of work based on position;
- Employee Referral Program;
- Employee Award Program;
- Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
- Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games);
- Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.
Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.
This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.
Applicants must hold either a Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency, or Work/ Study Permit. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide assistance for work authorization.
About Us:
Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977, is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio, and video for remote and challenging applications. Norsat’s products and services include customizable satellite components, portable satellite systems, maritime solutions, and network solutions. The company’s products and services are used extensively by telecommunications services providers, emergency services and homeland security agencies, military organizations, health care providers, news organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies.
Why Join Norsat International Inc.?
We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Norsat International Inc. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.