Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Montreal seeks a Platform TT&C Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise for Tracking, Telemetry and Command subsystems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a strong RF engineering background. This role involves system design, documentation support, and troubleshooting satellite communication issues. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with communication standards and regulations including ITU, CCSDS and ETSI.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of platform TT&C systems that operate at various frequency bands.
• Perform system-level link budget analyses.
• Support systems engineering documentation.
• Troubleshoot TT&C-related issues on integrated satellite setups.
• Contribute to overall communication concept of operations.

Skills

Strong RF engineering background

Experience with communication subsystems including transceivers, couplers, filters & antennas

Strong written and verbal communications skills in English

Knowledge of French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Open for candidates in Canada as well as the US. On-site in Montreal is preferred; remote or hybrid is possible for the right candidate.

Role

As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform TT&C Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise for the Tracking, Telemetry and Command subsystem that provides a communication path between the satellite and the operations control center.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of Platform TT&C systems that operate at various frequency bands
• Perform system-level link budget analyses
• Provide input to antenna scattering analyses and review results
• Support systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
• Prepare interface control documentation for TT&C subsystem interconnection with the other Platform subsystems
• Troubleshoot TT&C-related issues on integrated satellite and on Platform Engineering Model (FlatSat) test setups
• Ensure inter-operability between Platform TT&C subsystem and satellite Payload
• Contribute to overall communication concept of operations (ConOps)
• Support various milestone reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR either at Customer, MDA or subcontractor facilities

Must haves

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong RF engineering background
• Experience with communication subsystems including transceivers, couplers, filters & antennas
• Experience with Communication standards and regulations including but not limited to ITU, CCSDS and ETSI

Complementary skills/knowledge

• Understanding of the space environment and communication satellites
• Experience with satellite tracking and/or ranging
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be evaluated favorably
• Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team