Satellite Systems Engineer

ALTEN Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Satellite System Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in leading mission analysis and system design for cutting-edge satellite projects. This position offers the chance to work on exciting challenges in the aerospace sector, focusing on the development and testing of satellite subsystems. Collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to the future of telecommunications technology. If you have a passion for engineering and a drive to excel in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace engineering with a focus on satellite systems.
• Strong understanding of orbit mechanics and space environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of system requirements and performance budgets.
• Support mission analysis and satellite testing activities.

Skills

Aerospace Systems

RF Systems Testing

Mission Analysis

Modeling and Simulation

Problem Solving

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MBSE Approach

Simulation Software

Job description

ALTEN is a leader in Engineering and Enterprise IT Services with nearly 60 000 employees, 88% of whom are engineers. With operations in more than 30 countries, the Group supports its customers' development strategies in the areas of innovation, R&D and technological information systems.

As part of the System Engineering Department, the Satellite System Engineer will lead or support Mission Analysis and requirements, CONOPS, System design and performance budgets, performance analysis, implementation and testing in support of Telecommunication Satellite Team.

Tasks :

The Satellite Systems engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.

• Lead, Develop and maintain the System requirements from the mission level down to the major subsystem level for Mechanical or Electrical standpoint (Platform, Payload, Ground Segment) based on Mission requirements and customer needs
• Mission design trade-off studies to design and develop the overall mission subsystems
• Development of performance budgets, design reports and CONOPS
• Support the mission development and analysis such as link budgets, coverage analyses, geolocation accuracy, pointing knowledge budgets, mass…
• Development and maintenance of ICDs (Interface Control Documents) between the major mission subsystems such as Platform to Payload.
• Review of design material provided by Subcontractors to ensure compliance to requirements and SOCs
• Satellite Modeling in a MBSE approach
• Development of Satellite test procedures and oversight of their execution.
• Verification & Validation of activities of the overall mission and development of operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning and routine operations of the mission.
• Monitor the suppliers and the integrated product team.
• Participate in the Satellite electrical and RF performance evaluation.
• Provide inputs and lead or support to all program reviews including EQSR, SRR, PDR, CDR.
• Support Satellite Assembly Integration and Test.
• Attend all test reviews TRR, TRB, DRB, and NCR’s.
• Support Satellite testing: EGSE, Test supervision, data analysis.
• Support Satellite tests, at test facilities or at S/C supplier premises.
• Support In-Orbit Test (IOT).
• Write Satellite procedures & Operations Manual.

Profile :

• Master's degree in Engineering in a relevant field with 10+ years of relevant experience
• French and English required
• Previous design and test experience with LEO/MEO satellites and sub-systems
• Understanding of the space environment and orbit mechanics
• Strong understanding of aerospace systems and engineering fundamentals
• Relevant Experience with testing of satellite subsystems
• Demonstrated capability to test RF systems and resolve problems
• Hands-on individual who can lead all systems integration processes
• Experience with qualification and acceptance testing of new designs
• High degree of attention to detail
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity
• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
• Experience leading and coaching a technical team
• Support the spacecraft operations team in critical phases

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Consulting

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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