System Engineer, Space and Defense

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

Job summary

ABB Schweiz AG seeks a System Engineer for their Space and Defense division in Quebec. This role involves overseeing the development of high-tech instruments while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in system engineering and a passion for innovative solutions to global challenges. Bilingual proficiency in French and English is essential.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in System Engineering for infrared optical instrumentation.
• Experience with operational space procedures.
• Strong results-oriented and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide instrument development in the space and defense domain.
• Interact with project managers and clients to understand needs.
• Collaborate with teams using Agile methodology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

Magic Draw

Windchill

Primavera

SAP

Office

Matlab

Python

Job description

System Engineer, Space and Defense

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This is a position with grade

12

This position reports to

Superviseure planification des projets

Your role and responsibilities

The quality and innovation of the engineering 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 a world leader in spectroscopy, specializing in 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 industrial analysis needs daily. By joining our engineering team, you will oversee and guide the development of instruments in the space and defense (SDS) domain, ensuring their successful and timely delivery within budget and in compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal engineer or scientist has strong reasoning skills, is autonomous, works well in multidisciplinary teams, and has R&D experience in system conception and analysis for space instruments.

• Interact with project managers and clients to understand and iterate on their needs.
• Act as the technical point of contact for clients, maintaining trust throughout project phases.
• Set and manage system and subsystem requirements, model systems, establish technical budgets, and oversee system conformity and risks.
• Collaborate with project teams using Agile methodology to follow up on actions and plan schedules.
• Work with Test and Integration teams on test plans and validation strategies.
• Participate in peer reviews and deliver presentations to clients in French and English.
• Estimate effort for goals and plan new projects.
• Develop and improve systems engineering tools, including Model-based Systems Engineering.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with at least 12 years of experience in System Engineering for infrared optical instrumentation for space or remote sensing.
• Results-, teamwork-, and client-oriented.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to produce clear project documentation.
• Experience with procedures and methodologies for operational space and space 2.0.
• Proficiency in Magic Draw, Windchill, Primavera, SAP, Office, Matlab or Python.
• Knowledge of INCOSE, CMMI, MIL-STD, ISO standards.
• Bilingual in French and English, with French required for the role.

Benefits

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

More about us

***Referral bonus: $3,000.00*** This depends on obtaining Security Level 2 and a Controlled Goods certificate. We invite applications and encourage self-identification for accommodations. ABB is recognized as a top employer in Canada and values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being, offering policies supporting military reservists and a commitment to employment equity. Discover more at www.abb.com.