Senior Engineer, Spectrum (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)
Core
Senior engineer responsible for planning, protecting, and maintaining CBC/Radio-Canada's broadcasting and radiocommunication systems, including RF management, coverage optimization, and compliance with safety standards.
Role type
Senior IC spectrum and RF engineering specialist
Builds
Broadcasting infrastructure, RF coverage models, compliance reports, and automated engineering tools
Domain
Public service media, broadcasting, radio frequency (RF) engineering, telecommunications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF propagation modeling, antenna system design, transmission site planning, regulatory compliance analysis, RF exposure assessment, spectrum analyzer operation, Python programming, C++ programming, technical report writing
Preferred skills
AI tool integration (Gemini, Copilot, Claude), satellite distribution system analysis, wireless network optimization, point-to-point link analysis, 5G Broadcast knowledge
Technologies
Python, C++, Ekahau, spectrum analyzers, ATSC 3.0, HD Radio, C-Band, Ku-Band, LEO, 5G Broadcast
Responsibilities
Perform engineering analyses to optimize broadcasting station coverage; Ensure compliance with RF exposure limits (Safety Code 6) at transmission sites; Develop programs/scripts to automate engineering tasks; Conduct signal measurements and RF exposure simulations; Evaluate emerging technologies and write technical reports; Submit applications for broadcasting licenses; Participate in national and international broadcasting community meetings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
