RF & Communications Engineering Co-op Student

Galaxia is looking for a motivated engineering co-op student to join our team to work on RF and Communications projects for an 8 to 16 month co-op term. You will support hands-on development and testing across our satellite and wireless communications programs, working on real hardware and systems.

Department:

Engineering

Responsibilities

Based in our Halifax office, the RF & Communications Engineering Co-Op reports to the SATCOM Systems Engineer and assists with software development, hardware design, testing, and documentation for RF and antenna systems.

RF & Antenna Design

Supporting the design, testing, and characterization of RF and antenna systems

PCB & Hardware Bring-Up

Assisting with PCB-level circuit design, assembly, and bring-up for RF front-end components

Systems Integration & Testing

Participating in systems integration and test activities, including hardware-in-the-loop testing and RF link verification

Documentation & Reporting

Contributing to documentation, test plans, and technical reporting

Work Term:

Fall (September 2026), Winter (January 2027), or Summer (May 2027) start date
8-16 month co-op term

Requirements

What we look for:

Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related program
Coursework or hands-on exposure in one or more of the following areas:
- Antenna design and/or RF propagation
- Analog/RF circuit design
- Systems integration and testing
Comfortable working in a lab environment with RF test equipment
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

What sets you apart:

Familiarity with Software-Defined Radio platforms, GNU Radio and related tools
Experience with signal processing concepts or digital communications
Exposure to satellite systems or aerospace applications

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Benefits

Flexible work environment
Mentorship

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About Galaxia

Proudly Canadian, we don't just build state-of-the-art satellites, we build the infrastructure layer for intelligence in orbit. From software defined satellites to real time edge processing and communications, Galaxia delivers secure, resilient connectivity across space, air, and ground for Canada and the globe. This is not lab work. Systems built here operate in orbit and are relied on.

Ready to build systems that operate in orbit?

If this opportunity matches your experience and ambition, we’d like to hear how you can contribute.

Apply now