System Engineer

ABB Schweiz AG; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for an experienced engineer or scientist to join its dynamic team in Québec. The role involves client engagement, systems engineering leadership, and project coordination in the space and defense domain, tailored to meet various industrial needs daily. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience and will be fully bilingual, contributing to innovative projects that shape the future of space technology.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in systems engineering for infrared optical instruments.
• Familiar with space industry standards like INCOSE, CMMI, MIL-STD, and ISO.
• Fully bilingual in French and English, with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main technical contact for clients, understanding their needs.
• Define and manage system requirements and project coordination.
• Collaborate with test teams to develop validation strategies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Documentation

Client engagement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

MagicDraw

Windchill

Primavera

SAP

Office Suite

Matlab

Python

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world

Position Overview

This position reports to: Superviseure planification des projets

The quality and innovation of our engineering, products, systems, and services keep our customers at the forefront. Developing solutions for clients worldwide and working on 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, among other applications.

Our plant is known for its expertise in developing and manufacturing products that meet various industrial analysis needs daily. Joining one of the largest engineering departments in Québec (Canada), you will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team overseeing the development of instruments in the space and defense (SDS) domain. You will ensure their successful, on-time delivery within budget and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

Candidate Profile

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Communication: Serve as the main technical contact for clients, understanding their needs, maintaining trust, and delivering presentations in French and English.
• Systems Engineering Leadership: Define and manage system requirements, technical budgets, and risks, ensuring system conformity.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers and engineers to plan schedules, track technical actions, and lead Agile-based technical meetings.
• Testing & Validation: Work with the Test and Integration team to develop test plans and validation strategies.
• Process Improvement & Planning: Estimate effort for new projects and improve systems engineering tools, including MBSE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (or equivalent) with at least 12 years of experience in systems engineering for infrared optical instruments in space or remote sensing.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and documentation skills; familiar with space industry standards like INCOSE, CMMI, MIL-STD, and ISO.
• Proficient in MagicDraw (MBSE), Windchill, Primavera, SAP, Office Suite, and Matlab or Python.
• Results-driven, collaborative, and client-focused with a proven ability to follow procedures and contribute to space 2.0 initiatives.
• Fully bilingual in French and English, with French required and English essential for communication outside Quebec.

What We Offer

We provide space to lead, support to grow, and opportunities to make a difference. Whether solving problems, building new solutions, or helping others succeed, your impact is valued. Join a team that values your voice and celebrates progress.

Lead the way. Progress moves faster here, enthusiasm turns into action, and we are engineered to outrun expectations. Run What Runs the World.

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Our Commitment to Diversity

ABB values dedication, commitment, and expertise. As an Employment Equity Employer, we promote an inclusive and diverse workforce, aligning policies with the Employment Equity Program to reflect the four groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and encourage self-identification during application.