Job Description

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 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER STUDENT for a Co-op opportunity at our Burnaby, BC location. In this full-time, on-site position, you will be part of a engineering and design team responsible for designing and validating communication equipment used in satellite communications systems. We operate in a fast-paced environment building prototypes, custom designs and production products.

Assignments will include working with oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital thermometers, data loggers, RF sweepers, RF power meters, vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, environmental chambers, and vibration fixtures.

Responsibilities will include designing and constructing test sets, jigs and procedures. Conducting and documenting tests for RF and/or baseband circuits will also be part of this role. The ideal candidate will support the development of new or revised products through schematic generation and modification.

MANDATORY SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience with microwave test equipment;
• Familiarity with laboratory protocols for handling sensitive components;
• Proficiency in Python, C, Altium, Arduio, RaspPi, MS Office;
• Read and interpret test instructions, assembly instructions, and engineering drawings (schematics, mechanical drawings);
• Effective communication skills to work effectively with team members, supervisors, and other employees;
• Currently enrolled in engineering program

Skills that would be an advantage are:

• Working knowledge of EE/RF simulation software
• Experience with RF instruments such as spectrum analyzer and network analyzer
• Basic mechanical design and SW such as SolidWorks
• Knowledge of design for test or design for manufacturing
• Pragmatic problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency

Hourly Range:

• $18.00 - $25.00 CAD per hour

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.