Systems Analyst

Overview

Hexagon is looking for a System Analyst - Digital Signal Processing to join our Defense team. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of algorithms to support our Anti-Jam technology. These algorithsm include anti-jam, direction finding, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receivers, sensor fusion, and research into solving real-world current electronic warfare counter measures. This role offers the opportunity to work with a highly skilled, cross-functional team on new and current product designs. You will gain a big-picture view of the complete life cycle of ouranti-jam products. Y ou will be deeply involved in significant aspects of the overall design, including RF design and performance optimization . This role requires collaboration with a cross-functional product development team to identify and mitigate risk, and to ensure that the design meets its functional, quality, schedule, and cost targets.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based on-site in Calgary, AB.

Responsibilities

As a Digital Signal Processing Systems Analyst , you will be responsible for:

• Performing system analysis through modelling, simulation, as-built characterization, test-to-fail, targeted performance trade-off analysis, etc.
• Assessing cross-domain dependencies, including the simulation and modelling of system components to allow data-driven decisions for optimal system performance
• Investigating system impairment through simulation, analysis, and Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Actively participating in pre-development and early engineering activities
• Exploring and participating in the derivation of system, hardware, and software performance requirements
• Providing consultation to product life cycle support teams through analysis of characterization and sustaining data for our fielded products
• Contributing to the continuous improvement and application of systems analysis processes, best practices, and tools
• Developing analysis tools through scripting, graphing, and other means
• Gaining an understanding of the system through development of test/characterization plans
• Determining meaningful approaches to test set-up, test automation, test execution, data collection, and data analysis
• Conducting design and test reviews with a cross-functional design and test team
• Presentation of test/analysis results, including recommendations

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• B.Sc. or M. Sc. in Engineering or equivalent education
• 5+ years experience in a high technology, product development environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong debugging and problem solving skills
• Must be able to achieve Canadian Controlled Goods security status

Key Success Factors:

• Practical and innovative thinking
• Curiosity and willingness to research aspects of complex systems
• Analytical problem-solving skills with systems thinking and attention to detail
• Strong collaboration, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Technical research abilities with the aptitude for sharing of information and expertise
• Strong systems, hardware, and software architectural design and analysis skills

Nice-to-Have:

• Previous wireless communication, Radio Frequency (RF), and/or Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience would be an asset
• Proficiency in C++ programming, Matlab/Simulink simulation and modelling, and Perl, Python, or other scripting languages
• Hands on experience using specialized lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, complex signal generators, GNSS constellation simulators, and data logging applications
• with requirements management and architectural design tools

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.

This position is with Hexagon’s A&P division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brands NovAtel, Veripos, Antcom, and AutonomouStuff. Our organization is a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers.

Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at [email protected] .