Systems Engineering Specialist

SpaceBridge; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Montreal is seeking a System Engineering specialist to support system-level design and integration activities across R&D projects. The successful candidate will define system architectures, analyze DVB technologies, and perform troubleshooting in lab environments. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in satellite or telecom R&D is required. Strong communication skills in English and knowledge of system requirements are essential. The role offers an engaging and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in satellite, telecom, or advanced networking R&D.
• Proven ability to produce clear technical documentation and analysis reports.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and comfortable in an R&D-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Define system-level architectures, interfaces, and specifications for subsystems.
• Participate in the integration and validation of new features.
• Conduct lab-based troubleshooting and experimentation.

Skills

Satellite and wireless communication systems knowledge

IP networking fundamentals

Linux-based systems experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications, or Networking Engineering

Tools

Traffic generation tools

Network analyzers

Automation tools

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a System Engineering specialist to support system-level design, requirements definition, and—critically—integration activities across R&D development projects.

This role sits at the intersection of architecture and implementation. The successful candidate will help translate system concepts into actionable requirements, support development teams during design and bring-up, and actively participate in end-to-end system integration, debugging, and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system-level architectures, interfaces, and specifications for hub and terminal subsystems.
• Perform end-to-end system analysis of DVB-RCS2 / DVB-S2X technologies, including traffic flows, timing, QoS, and synchronization.
• Participate in the integration and validation of new features (e.g. mobility, SDN/VNF, MEC, encryption, cloud integration).
• Support hub and modem development through modeling, simulation, and lab testing.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, sequence diagrams, and test plans, ensuring traceability from design to verification.
• Conduct lab-based troubleshooting and experimentation using RF, baseband, and networking tools.
• Contribute to automation and test scripts for system-level regression and performance validation.
• Collaborate closely with HW, FPGA, DSP, and software teams to ensure alignment with system intent and performance objectives.
• Prepare technical documentation and specifications for internal use and selected external stakeholders

Knowledge and Experience

• Solid understanding of satellite and wireless communication systems, including modulation, coding, synchronization, propagation, and resource control.
• Strong familiarity with DVB-S2X / DVB-RCS2 or similar standards.
• Strong foundation in IP networking, including routing, switching, QoS, acceleration techniques, SDN, and virtualization.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux‑based systems and lab environments, including traffic generation, network traffic analysis, and system‑level troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools to support system integration and validation activities is an asset.
• Experience with cellular backhauling, Metro Ethernet (MEF 3.0), or SD‑WAN is an asset.
• Hands‑on experience in telecom lab environments, integrating routers, modems, and network analyzers.
• Working knowledge of security and encryption mechanisms.
• Familiarity with NMS/EMS, OSS/BSS, and accounting systems is an asset.
• Exposure to cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, virtualization, containerization) is a plus.
• Interest or exposure to AI/ML, IoT, MEC, or NFV technologies is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications, or Networking Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in satellite, telecom, or advanced networking R&D.
• Proven ability to produce clear technical documentation and analysis reports.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Self‑driven, collaborative, and comfortable working in an R&D‑focused environment.