Radio Frequency Design Engineer

Radio-frequency Design Engineer

Join Cence Power, the vanguard of the DC power revolution, pioneering intelligent low and high voltage DC power systems.

Our mission centers on the safe and efficient transmission of power across long distances. Backed by visionary investors, we forge partnerships with premier engineering consultancies worldwide to revolutionize electrical power distribution for telecom applications, data centers, and LED lighting.

Anchored in advances in physics and electrical safety codes, we bring cutting edge products to our clients, globally. Our dynamic team thrives on innovation, constantly exploring and refining concepts to drive meaningful advances in electrical engineering.

Cence is looking for a talented Radio-frequency Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Engineering at our Markham location, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving, designing, prototyping, testing, and documenting our patented high speed fault detection technology for our high-voltage DC power distribution systems.

You will collaborate closely with other engineers on our team to ensure that designs are both elegant and efficient.

Learn more about our fault-managed high voltage power distribution system here :

• https : / / www.cencepower.com / ecosystem / hv-power-supplies
• https : / / www.cencepower.com / blog-posts / 5g-das
• https : / / www.cencepower.com / blog-posts / telecom-rectifiers

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and develop RF circuits and systems for data transmission and high-speed electrical fault detection on high voltage (up to 600V) DC power cables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware engineers, power electronics experts, and system integrators to integrate RF systems into overall fault detection solutions.
• Design, simulation, and validation of analog RF circuits and systems using various CAD and simulation tools
• Hands on prototype assembly, soldering, and testing PCB’s including integration of novel signal processing techniques
• Schematic and PCB design using KiCAD
• BOM optimization, component evaluation, datasheet analysis
• In-circuit testing (ICT) and Functional testing (FCT) of PCB’s
• Verify and document product specifications and Design Validation Plans
• Develop and validate high-speed fault detection algorithms and response mechanisms, ensuring timely and accurate detection of faults in power cables.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations for working with high voltage equipment, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Implement impedance matching techniques and transmission line theory to achieve optimal signal integrity and minimize signal losses in RF systems.
• Keep up-to-date with latest innovations and trends in RF engineering and related fields such as DC Power distribution and IoT, to guide research direction and development
• Provide technical support during production : troubleshoot production rejects and field returns, support and / or initiate continuous improvement, design, validate and maintain high volume functional testers for production use, etc.

Qualifications

Strong background in RF design principles and techniques, encompassing high-frequency circuit design, antenna design, transmission line theory, and impedance matching.

Preference given to those with 5+ years of experience)

• Expertise in the design and implementation of operational amplifier and logic circuits, power MOSFETs, gate drivers, and signal processing (Preference given to those with 5+ years of experience)
• Hands-on experience in prototyping RF circuits and systems, including soldering, PCB assembly, and testing using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

Preference given to those with 5+ years of experience)

• Proficiency in both passive RF filter design and active design, such as pre-amplifiers and power amplifiers.
• Familiarity with various analog and digital modulation techniques.
• Extensive experience with analog circuit schematic design and PCB layouts
• Understanding of circuit protection design, products, and methods
• Proficiency in designing for manufacturability, scalability, and longevity
• Experience with EMI and EMC
• Experience managing the full life cycle of a design project, from development to production release
• Technical report writing and drawing, writing technical documentation and sequence diagrams
• Understanding of design for certifiability to standards such as CSA and UL
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and leadership capabilities
• Ability to contribute and work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You Will Stand out If :

• You have experience with CPLD's, FPGA's (i.e. Xilinx), and power line communication
• You have experience with embedded firmware programming C / C++
• You have experience using Git or other version control systems for hardware
• Master's Degree or Ph.D in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Job Types : Full-time, Permanent and on site

What We Offer

• Annual starting compensation : $90,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)
• Health Spending Account

Cence is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, and upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews.