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Organization Name Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
JOB POSTING INFORMATION
Position Type: Professional Experience Year Co-op (PEY Co-op: 12-16 months)
Job Title: System Development Engineer - Co-op (Multiple Streams)
Job Location: Canada
Job Location Type: On-Site
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $0.00 hourly for 0 hours per week
Start Date: 09/02/2024
End Date: 09/01/2025
Job Function: Engineering
Job Description: Work Environment
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams composed of engineers, technologists, programmers, and technical investigators in the research, design, development, evaluation and support of wireless investigative tools. You will have the opportunity to work with a great group of people in a dynamic and exciting work environment.

Duties may include:
  • Work with engineers and technologists to develop electronic devices for wireless technologies.
  • Develop software to design tools or assist with RF system development.
  • Meet stakeholders for requirements gathering and demonstrations of progress on projects.
  • Write technical reports, user guides and other documentation.
  • Evaluate and test COTS and internally developed devices.
  • Research and develop wireless technologies.
  • Analyze wireless protocols
Job Requirements: Note: The successful applicant must be a Canadian Citizen and will be required to be security cleared at the Top Secret level prior to being hired. The clearance process is comprised of a full filed investigation dating back 10 years and includes criminal background checks and the interviews of friends, neighbors, employers, and the applicant himself/herself. Some people have done things during their life that they are not proud of or have used poor judgement. We recognize that learning from one's mistakes is an important part of life. The successful candidates are those who embody the RCMP's core values of integrity, honesty, professionalism, compassion, accountability and respect.

Skills
Preference will be given to students having experience, knowledge, and/or a marked interest in following streams please indicate your preference in application:

Stream 1 (Software Development)
  • Develop desktop and mobile application in (C#, Java, etc.)
  • Develop scripts (Python, Bash, etc.)
  • Develop low-level application using C on microcontroller or microprocessor.
  • Develop Web applications (ASP.NET, Django, Apache, etc.)
  • Maintain and test code (GIT, bitbucket, etc.)
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  • Comfortable in Linux and Windows environment.
  • Develop quick prototypes using commercially available microprocessors, such as, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino.
  • Interest in Android development or basic understanding of mobile development.
  • Basic understanding of wireless protocols.
  • Knowledge of microcontroller and microprocessor.
  • Basic understanding of wireless technologies such as LTE, WCDMA, GSM, GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc.
Stream 2 (Hardware)
  • Design/prototype/debug printed circuit boards (PCB).
  • Support RF system integration.
  • Measure and characterize RF signals & systems with a spectrum analyzer, VNA, oscilloscope, etc.
  • Evaluate and test COTS and internally developed RF devices.
  • Evaluate and test specialized antennas.
  • Develop test procedure and setup for various wireless systems.
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  • Knowledge of Radio Frequency concepts (power, noise, frequency, harmonics, etc.)
  • Comfortable in Linux and Windows environment.
  • Some experience in test instruments such as Spectrum Analyzer, VNA, Oscilloscope, etc.
  • Developing scripts (Python, bash, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of wireless technologies such as LTE, WCDMA, GSM, GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc.
Preferred Disciplines:
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Engineering Science (Electrical and Computer)
Targeted Co-op Programs:
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Deadline: January 26, 2024 11:59 PM
Application Method: Access applications through Engineering Career Centre
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Division: Technical Operations
Website: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Length of Workterm: FLEXIBLE PEY Co-op: 12-16 months (range)
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