Project Engineer/Scientist - Space & Defense

ABB Schweiz AG; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of engineering is seeking a Project Engineer/Scientist in the Space & Defense sector to manage and oversee innovative instrumentation projects. The ideal candidate will require extensive experience in system leadership and optical instrumentation, along with strong analytical skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment and various benefits, including retirement and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience as a system leader or senior engineer.
• Experience in infrared optical instrumentation for space.
• Bilingual in English and French, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of instruments in space and defense domain.
• Coordinate technical aspects of multidisciplinary projects using Agile.
• Interact with project managers and clients to understand requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

JIRA

Windchill

MS-Project

Office suite

Job description

Project Engineer/Scientist - Space & Defense

About ABB

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Position Details

This is a position with grade 12.

Reporting To

Superviseure planification des projets

Role and Responsibilities

The quality and innovation 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 various industrial analysis needs daily.

By joining one of the largest engineering departments in Québec, you will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. You will oversee and guide the development of instruments in the space and defense 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 in 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, compliance, performance monitoring, and risk management.
• Document methods, recommend improvements, and implement changes.
• Prepare and contribute to presentations in English and French for clients and technical teams during reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or equivalent, with 12 years of experience as a system leader or senior engineer.
• Experience in infrared optical instrumentation for space or remote sensing.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to produce clear project documentation and manage product configuration.
• Experience with operational space procedures and space 2.0 inputs.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Windchill, MS-Project, and Office suite.
• Bilingual in English and French, spoken and written.

Benefits

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

About Us

****Referral bonus premium $3,000.00**** This offer is conditional upon 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. ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes for nine consecutive years. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace, aligning with employment equity policies and supporting reserve force members with flexible policies.