[ Fastwater Staffing ] Senior Satellite Systems Engineer - Payload Responsible | Montreal, Canada (Full Relocation Package)

Hikinex

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of systems engineering experience specifically with telecom satellites, particularly in digital payloads.
  • Experience with one or more subsystems like Communication Payload, Flight Software (FSW), Command & Data Handling (C&DH), Failure Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR), and Satellite Operations.
  • Proven ability to coordinate payload-related satellite tests during Assembly, Integration & Testing (AI&T).
  • Experience working through phases B/C/D/E of space programs.
  • Ownership and production of Mechanical and Electrical Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
  • Strong coordination and interpersonal skills essential for cross-team collaboration.
  • Willingness to work on-site in Montreal for at least 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate interfaces and interactions between Payload and the Satellite at system level.
  • Engage in daily collaboration with various teams including Payload, Command & Data Handling (C&DH), On-board Data Handling (OBDH), Satellite Operations, Flight Software (FSW), and Failure Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR).
  • Create and maintain all Interface Control Documents (ICDs) pertaining to the satellite system.
  • Oversee testing activities related to the Payload during the AI&T phases.
  • Ensure effective communication and alignment among cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage satellite interface requirements and configurations during the satellite's operational phases.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive relocation support including immigration assistance.
  • Relocation bonus provided upon arrival in Montreal.
  • Remote work option available for initial months during immigration processing.
  • Long-term expectation to transition to an on-site role in Montreal.
Full Job Description
The company provides full relocation support, including immigration assistance, and offers a relocation bonus upon arrival in Montreal. Selected candidates may work remotely during the initial months while their immigration process is being completed; however, the long-term expectation is for the individual to transition to onsite work in Montreal once relocation has been finalized.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Working on interfaces and interactions between the Payload and the rest of the Satellite (Platform) at

system level, during design, AI&T;, and in-orbit operations. Daily coordination with Payload, C&DH;,

OBDH, Satellite Operations, FSW, FDIR teams. Responsible for all interface control documents (ICDs).

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

- 7+ years systems engineering at satellite level for telecom satellites (ideally digital payload)

- Sub-system experience in 1+ of: Communication Payload, FSW, C&DH;, FDIR, Satellite Operations

- Ability to coordinate payload-related satellite tests in AI&T;

- Experience in phases B/C/D/E of space programs

- Owns/produces Mechanical and Electrical ICDs

- Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills

- 50%+ on-site in Montrea

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