Intermediate Project Engineer/Scientist - Space & Defense

ABB Schweiz AG; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Schweiz AG is seeking an Intermediate Project Engineer/Scientist to oversee the development of instruments in the space and defense domain. The role requires strong technical expertise, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary projects. Join a dynamic team at ABB, recognized for its commitment to diversity and innovation in engineering.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a system leader or engineer.
• Experience in infrared optical instrumentation for space or remote sensing.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of instruments in space and defense domain.
• Coordinate technical aspects of multidisciplinary projects using Agile methodology.
• Document working methods and recommend improvements.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

JIRA

Windchill

MS-Project

Office suite

Job description

Intermediate Project Engineer/Scientist - Space & Defense

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This is a position with grade

13

This position reports to

Superviseure planification des projets

Your role and responsibilities

The quality and innovation of the engineering of our products, systems, and services keep our customers at the forefront. Developing solutions for our clients worldwide and working on our market-leading technologies will stimulate and enrich your work and mind. ABB Measurement & Analytics plant in Québec is the world leader in spectroscopy. Our contract engineering department is Canada's largest supplier of space optical sensors used for greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and weather forecasting. Our plant is known for its expertise in developing and manufacturing products that meet industrial analysis needs daily.

Joining one of the largest engineering departments in Québec (Canada), you will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team. You will oversee and guide the development of instruments in the space and defense (SDS) domain, ensuring their successful, on-time delivery within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety guidelines.

The ideal engineer or scientist has strong reasoning skills, is autonomous, works well within a multidisciplinary team, and has R&D experience in system conception and analysis for space instruments.

• Interact directly with project managers and clients to understand requirements and iterate as necessary.
• Coordinate technical aspects of multidisciplinary projects using Agile methodology.
• Follow up on technical actions and plan short-term schedules.
• Define effort estimates to meet objectives and monitor progress.
• Assist in strategic planning, project execution, and cost tracking.
• Manage requirements, system conception, design, performance monitoring, and risk management.
• Document working methods, recommend improvements, and help implement changes.
• Contribute to presentations in English and French for clients and technical teams during reviews and milestones.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with 5+ years of experience as a system leader or engineer.
• Experience in infrared optical instrumentation for space or remote sensing.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and strong communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability in project documentation and configuration management.
• Knowledge of space operational procedures and space 2.0 concepts.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Windchill, MS-Project, and Office suite.
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written), with French required and English for external communication.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Accident insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

****Referral bonus premium $3,000.00**** This offer depends on obtaining Industrial Security Level 2 and a certificate from the Department of Controlled Goods. We look forward to your application. Learn more at www.abb.com. Recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes for nine consecutive years, ABB Canada values a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We are committed to employment equity and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Our Military Reservist Policy supports Canada's Reserve Force members, offering job security, benefits, and paid training days.