Senior Flight-Operations Satellite-Systems-Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in satellite technology is seeking a Flight Operations System Engineer based in Montreal. The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis, planning, and execution of satellite operations, including developing procedures and training their execution. Requiring extensive experience in satellite systems, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about aerospace engineering and innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant practical experience.
• Previous experience with LEO/MEO satellite systems.
• Experience with automated satellite operations, especially design and IOT.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the analysis, planning, and definition of satellite operations.
• Develop and oversee operations procedures and training.
• Support In-Orbit Test (IOT) and anomaly resolution.

Skills

Knowledge of Python

Knowledge of Matlab

Systems Engineering

Verification & Validation Matrices

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field

Tools

AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama

MS Excel

Job description

ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.

Open for candidates in Canada as well as the US

Role:

As part of the System Engineering Department, the Flight Operations System Engineer will participate in, and coordinate, the work needed for the analysis, planning, and definition of the constellation operations ConOps, as well as the preparations, testing, and execution of the operations procedures.

Tasks:

The Satellite Flight-Operations engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate:

• Trade-off studies to design, develop, and simulate the overall Satellite LEOP plan.
• Development of Spacecraft In-Orbit Operations Procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
• Development of Satellite Operation Manuals, test procedures, and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
• Verification & Validation Matrices of the operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning, routine, and contingency operations of the mission.
• Support In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR.
• Support the Satellite Simulator Operation and script development.

Must haves

• · Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field
• · At least 10 years of relevant practical experience
• · Previous experience with LEO/MEO satellite systems.
• · Experience with automated satellite operations, especially design and IOT.
• Systems Engineering experience in concepts of space and ground segment design, specification, and integration, knowledge of Flight Software role in operations, Satellite Database Operations concept, and telemetry structure concepts.
• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
• · Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
• Knowledge of Matlab
• Knowledge of AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Complementary skills/knowledge

• Previous experience in Constellation Operations
• Development and testing of new automated operations
• Knowledge of MS Excel, for engineering analyses
• Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
• Demonstrated capability to work efficiently with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered favorably