Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

Location: Montreal, Canada ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE. * OPEN TO US AND EUROPE BASED CANDIDATES * The selected candidate will contribute to the entire payload lifecycle — from architecture definition and requirement specification to integration, verification, and in-orbit validation. The role requires good understanding of both digital signal processing and RF payload architectures, especially involving Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Direct Radiating Array (DRA) systems. TASK • Define, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for digital telecommunications payloads. • Develop and execute verification plans, including defining test strategies, writing test procedures, and analyzing results. • Lead or support system-level payload test campaigns, both at equipment and spacecraft level. • Interface with payload hardware and software teams to ensure correct implementation and traceability of requirements. • Participate in technical reviews and support anomaly investigation and resolution. • Work with multi-disciplinary teams including RF, digital, embedded software, FPGA, and systems engineering. • Contribute to technology evolution by identifying opportunities for design optimization and innovation. MUST HAVE • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. • 5 years+ of experience in telecommunications systems, particularly in digital payloads. (experience outside of the Space industry will also be considered) • Strong expertise in requirements verification by test, including practical experience in developing and executing test plans. • Solid understanding of digital payload architectures, including SDR-based flexible processors and beamforming using DRA. • Familiarity with hardware and software tools used in payload verification, such as: Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and Spectrum Analyzers for RF testing, Baseband signal generators, Channel Emulators, and BER testers, Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis, SCPI, VISA, and similar interfaces for instrument control • Good understanding of FPGA-based systems and embedded software architectures is a plus. • Must be eligible to work in Canada, capable of obtaining necessary security clearance. COMPLIMENTARY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE • Previous experience in Space or Constellation Operations • Development and testing of new automated testing methodologies • Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama • Demonstrated capability to efficiently work autonomously and with little to no supervision • Written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably