Location: Canada; United States
Role overview:
We are seeking a Satellite Bus Flight Software System Engineer to lead or support the system level definition, architecture, integration, verification, and operational readiness of flight software for current and next generation spacecraft platforms for current and next-generation remote sensing & communications satellite programs.
As part of the Systems Engineering organization of a leading spacecraft prime manufacturer, the successful candidate will serve as a key technical authority at the intersection of spacecraft architecture, platform subsystems, embedded flight software, avionics, mission operations, and verification and validation.
The role is responsible for ensuring that spacecraft bus flight software correctly implements the platform and payload functional, performance, autonomy, safety, reliability, and operational requirements. The engineer will guide the flight software solution throughout the full spacecraft lifecycle, from early concept and architecture definition through detailed design, software development, FlatSat integration, spacecraft level verification, launch preparation, commissioning, and on-orbit support.
This is a systems engineering and technical leadership role. The incumbent will not necessarily develop every flight software component directly but must possess sufficient embedded software depth to critically assess architectures, designs, implementation approaches, interfaces, test coverage, and anomaly resolution plans.
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
• Gather & translate functional, performance, safety and security requirements from mission stakeholders.
• Map requirements to software modules, allocate to execution threads.
• Collaborate with cyber-security to embed resilience and security by design.
• Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the program life cycle.
Software Architecture, Design & Development
• Define FSW architecture (RTOS, Initialization, PUS services, autonomy, HK, fault management, payload interfaces…).
• Define FDIR algorithms, isolation logic, recovery actions, safe-mode sequencing, redundancy management.
• Perform or guide integration of FDIR logic into FSW.
• Produce and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for payload and platform subsystems and ground-segment interfaces.
• Support Satellite Reference Database development and validation and DSS.
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
• Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.
• Liaise with Payload, Platform subsystems, Ground‑Segment and Mission Operations teams to integrate and resolve integration issues early.
• Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
• Develop and support Flight Software Verification Plan and integration tests, SIL (with DSS) & HIL, fault‑injection, performance and security testing.
• Support or oversee verification & test automation framework deployment, test case definition, results analysis and test‑report certification.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Mentor junior engineers and interns.
• Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
• Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder and implement lessons-learned
• Contribute to Client’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
• Ensure all software artefacts (source code, builds, test scripts, configuration files), documentation and deliverables are version controlled in PLM environment.
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
• Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation
On‑Orbit & Operations Support
• Support procedure developments for Satellite Modes.
• Support and analyse on‑orbit telemetry, update filter parameters, and generate SW updates as needed.
• Support SOOH development and associated operator training.
Required Qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Electrical engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science, Embedded Systems with 10 + years of previous fault-tolerant embedded systems on LEO/MEO/GEO missions.
• Experience working with CCSDS, ECSS, PUS services.
• Experience working with MIL-1553, SpaceWire, RS422/485, CAN, Ethernet.
• Experience in real-time cores and/or embedded Linux, Auto-coding.
• Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability. to test systems and resolve problems.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision.
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
Canada; United States; (Fastwater Staffing) Satellite Bus Flight Software System Engineer - Montreal, Canada [Full Relocation Package]
Location: Canada; United States
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
• Translate mission‑level requirements into C&DH functional and non‑functional specifications.
• Produce System Requirements, Interface Control (ICDs), and Description documents.
• Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cyber-security to embed resilience and security by design, ECU.
Design & Development
• Lead detailed design of on‑board processors, data‑buses (SpaceWire, MIL‑1553, CAN, Ethernet), memory subsystems, and I/O interfaces.
• Support software architecture: command sequencing, telemetry packetization, health‑monitoring, services, fault‑detection‑isolation‑recovery (FDIR).
• Support Satellite Reference Database development and validation
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
• Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.
• Work with FSW teams to define RTOS, APIs, task scheduling, real‑time operating system configuration, services usage.
• Define uplink command formatting, downlink telemetry packet structures, and ground‑segment data‑handling interfaces (mission‑control servers, data‑archiving pipelines).
• Coordinate with the TT&C/PDT engineering and Ground Segment ICDs to ensure end‑to‑end data integrity.
• Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
• Develop verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft level C&DH tests.
• Execute functional tests, bus‑protocol compliance, SIL and HIL campaigns.
• Manage anomaly investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective‑action implementation.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns.
• Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
• Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
• Author and maintain C&DH standards (bus protocols, data‑format conventions, redundancy policies).
• Ensure all artefacts, analysis and documentations are version controlled in PLM environment.
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
• Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation
On‑Orbit & Operations Support
• Support launch‑pre‑launch and early‑orbit checkout, validate satellite functions, HK and nominal operation
• Support and analyse on‑orbit telemetry, update filter parameters as needed.
• Support SOOH development and associated operator trainings
Required Qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or related field with 8+ years of C&DH engineering experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms.
• Deep knowledge of spacecraft data-bus standards: SpaceWire, MIL-1553, CAN-A, Ethernet, CCSDS packet telemetry/command and PUS services.
• Knowledge in processor, FPGA, firmware and embedded
• Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.
• Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision.
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
Location: Canada; United States
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
• Translate mission‑level ΔV, thrust, lifetime, and reliability goals into EP system requirements (performance, power, mass, contamination, EMI).
• Produce System Requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Description documents for thruster assemblies, Power‑Processing Units (PPU), propellant feed & storage, and control electronics.
• Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Detailed Design
• Perform system‑level power, thermal, and mass budget analyses; produce trade‑off matrices (thrust vs. power vs. propellant mass, reliability vs. complexity).
• Lead detailed mechanical/electrical design of thruster mounting, heater/thermal control, and PPU (converter, regulator, fault‑protection).
• Define propellant handling hardware (tanks, valves, feed‑lines, interconnects) and develop contamination control procedures.
• Negotiate ICDs and interface agreements with external thruster vendors and component suppliers.
Modeling & Simulation
• Support or Develop 1‑D/3‑D plume models and perform reliability prediction.
Software & Control
• Define command and telemetry interfaces for EP & health‑monitoring telemetry.
• Work with FSW teams to develop thrust profile generation, and fault detection isolation recovery (FDIR) algorithms.
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
• Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.
• Negotiate and manage ICDs with platform subsystems and supplier teams.
• Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
• Develop verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft‑level EP tests.
• Oversee hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and thrust‑stand testing, including thrust‑calibration, specific impulse measurement, pulse‑modulation, and lifetime cycling.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns.
• Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
• Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
• Author and maintain client's EP standards (thruster qualification, PPU design, contamination limits).
• Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, deliverables and documentations are version controlled in PLM environment.
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
• Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation.
Launch-Site, On-Orbit & Operations Support
• Provide real‑time EP support during launch, early‑orbit checkout, and routine station‑keeping.
• Support on‑orbit checkout procedures, thruster test campaigns, and contingency recovery plans.
• Support SOOH development and associated operator training.
Required Qualifications:
· B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Physics with 8+ years of electrical propulsion engineering experience on LEO/MEO platforms.
· Strong knowledge of EP thruster families and their performance characteristics.
· Experience with propellant storage & feed-system design (tanks, valves, micro-valves).
· Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.
· Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
· Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
· Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
· Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
· Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
· Support the Spacecraft operations team in critical phases
Location: Montreal, Canada
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
Translate mission‑level ΔV, thrust, lifetime, and reliability goals into EP system requirements (performance, power, mass, contamination, EMI).
Produce System Requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Description documents for thruster assemblies, Power‑Processing Units (PPU), propellant feed & storage, and control electronics.
Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Detailed Design
Perform system‑level power, thermal, and mass budget analyses; produce trade‑off matrices (thrust vs. power vs. propellant mass, reliability vs. complexity).
Lead detailed mechanical/electrical design of thruster mounting, heater/thermal control, and PPU (converter, regulator, fault‑protection).
Define propellant handling hardware (tanks, valves, feed‑lines, interconnects) and develop contamination control procedures.
Negotiate ICDs and interface agreements with external thruster vendors and component suppliers.
Support or Develop 1‑D/3‑D plume models and perform reliability prediction.
Modeling & Simulation
Software & Control
Define command and telemetry interfaces for EP & health‑monitoring telemetry.
Work with FSW teams to develop thrust profile generation, and fault detection isolation recovery (FDIR) algorithms.
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.
Negotiate and manage ICDs with platform subsystems and supplier teams.
Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
Develop verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft‑level EP tests.
Oversee hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and thrust‑stand testing, including thrust‑calibration, specific impulse measurement, pulse‑modulation, and lifetime cycling.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns.
Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
Contribute to MDA’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards development.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
Author and maintain MDA EP standards (thruster qualification, PPU design, contamination limits).
• Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, deliverables and documentations are version controlled in PLM environment.
Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation.
Launch-Site, On-Orbit & Operations Support
Provide real‑time EP support during launch, early‑orbit checkout, and routine station‑keeping.
Support on‑orbit checkout procedures, thruster test campaigns, and contingency recovery plans.
Support SOOH development and associated operator training.
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Physics with 8+ years of electrical propulsion engineering experience on LEO/MEO platforms.
Strong knowledge of EP thruster families and their performance characteristics.
Experience with propellant storage & feed‑system design (tanks, valves, micro‑valves).
Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.
Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
Support the Spacecraft operations team in critical phases.
Required Qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Physics with 8+ years of electrical propulsion engineering experience on LEO/MEO platforms.
• Strong knowledge of EP thruster families and their performance characteristics.
• Experience with propellant storage & feed system design (tanks, valves, micro valves).
• Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.
• Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
• Support the Spacecraft operations team in critical phases.
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
Location: Montreal, Canada
Role overview:
Our client is seeking a
System Engineer
to perform design, integration, verification, and operational support of
TT&C/PDT
subsystems for current and next‑generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The role will interface with spacecraft payload teams, ground‑segment developers, and mission‑operations teams to ensure reliable command delivery, high‑fidelity telemetry acquisition, and robust data handling throughout the satellite life‑cycle.
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
Define TT&C/PDT functional architecture (command generation, uplink, telemetry downlink, on‑board data handling, RF front‑end).
Conduct trade‑studies for modulation schemes, coding, frequency plans, ranging and link budgets.
Produce System Requirements, Interface Control (ICDs), and Description documents.
Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with cyber‑security to embed resilience and security by design.
Design & Development
Lead detailed design of hardware (TT&C transceiver, RF front‑ends, antenna‑pointing) and software (command sequencer, telemetry parser, health‑monitoring).
Perform link‑budget analysis, RF simulation (e.g., STK, Matlab), and error‑budget budgeting.
Verify compliance with CCSDS, ECSS, ITU, and regulatory standards.
Support Satellite Reference Database development and validation
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade‑study results to senior management.
Negotiate and maintain ICDs and interface agreements with internal & external suppliers.
Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-Phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
Develop test plans, procedures, and verification matrices for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft‑level TT&C tests.
Execute RF link testing, BER, command latency, and telemetry integrity verification.
Manage anomaly investigation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns.
Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
Contribute to client’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
• Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, deliverables and documentations are version controlled in PLM environment.
Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation
On‑Orbit & Operations Support
Support launch‑pre‑launch and early‑orbit checkout – validate command uplink, telemetry acquisition, and on‑board software hand‑over.
Provide real‑time C&T support during nominal and contingency operations.
Maintain ground‑segment configuration (gateways, mission control servers, monitoring dashboards).
Support SOOH development and associated operator trainings.
Required Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or related field with 8+ years of TT&C/PDT System design experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms.
Strong knowledge of CCSDS TM/TC packet standards, ECSS telemetry & command protocols, PUS services and ITU frequency regulations.
Proficiency in RF link‑budget analysis, S‑band/X‑band/Ka‑band modem architecture.
Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.
Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision.
Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
Location: Montreal, Canada
Summary:
Manage, monitor, and control LEO/MEO communication constellation satellites. 24/7 mission operations — telemetry analysis, command execution, anomaly troubleshooting. Key areas: satellite health monitoring, orbit maintenance,
collision avoidance (conjunction analysis)
, ground station coordination, flight procedure development, scripting automation. Shift work in SOCC required.
Key requirements:
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related |
10+ years
LEO/MEO mission planning, on-orbit testing, and operations
Strong space systems engineering — orbit mechanics, space environment, RF telecom
Ground segment + space segment knowledge
LEOP (Launch & Early Orbit Phase) experience
Collision avoidance / conjunction analysis / ITU-FCC-ESA compliance
GNC knowledge (collaborates with GNC team)
Confluence + JIRA experience
English required; French is an asset (Montreal)
This role is operations-focused, not pure RF.
Look for candidates who have worked in mission operations centers (SOCC), managed satellite telemetry/commands, and have LEOP experience. RF background is helpful but not the primary filter.
Location: Montreal, Canada
Role overview:
Our client is seeking a
Satellite C&DH System Engineer
to support and/or design, integrate, verify, and support the on‑board command, control and data management functions for current and next‑generation remote sensing & communications satellite programs. The role will own the C&DH functional architecture, drive trade‑studies, and may provide technical authority throughout the spacecraft life‑cycle.
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
Translate mission‑level requirements into C&DH functional and non‑functional specifications.
Produce System Requirements, Interface Control (ICDs), and Description documents.
Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with cyber‑security to embed resilience and security by design, ECU.
Design & Development
Lead detailed design of on‑board processors, data‑buses (SpaceWire, MIL‑1553, CAN, Ethernet), memory subsystems, and I/O interfaces.
Support software architecture: command sequencing, telemetry packetization, health‑monitoring, services, fault‑detection‑isolation‑recovery (FDIR).
Support Satellite Reference Database development and validation
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.
Work with FSW teams to define RTOS, APIs, task scheduling, real‑time operating system configuration, services usage.
Define uplink command formatting, downlink telemetry packet structures, and ground‑segment data‑handling interfaces (mission‑control servers, data‑archiving pipelines).
Coordinate with the TT&C/PDT engineering and Ground Segment ICDs to ensure end‑to‑end data integrity.
Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
• Develop verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft level C&DH tests.
• Execute functional tests, bus‑protocol compliance, SIL and HIL campaigns.
• Manage anomaly investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective‑action implementation.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns.
Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
Contribute to our client’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
Author and maintain C&DH standards (bus protocols, data‑format conventions, redundancy policies).
Ensure all artefacts, analysis and documentations are version controlled in PLM environment.
Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation
On‑Orbit & Operations Support
Support launch‑pre‑launch and early‑orbit checkout, validate satellite functions, HK and nominal operation
Support and analyse on‑orbit telemetry, update filter parameters as needed.
• Support SOOH development and associated operator trainings
Required Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or related field with 8+ years of C&DH engineering experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms.
Deep knowledge of spacecraft data‑bus standards: SpaceWire, MIL‑1553, CAN‑A, Ethernet, CCSDS packet telemetry/command and PUS services.
Knowledge in processor, FPGA, firmware and embedded
Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.
Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision.
Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
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 *
As part of the the Software Integration Team, you will serve as the technical focal point for software integration planning and execution, overseeing contributions from various development teams (e.g., digital processing, embedded control, test automation, and ground segment). You will define
the integration strategy, verify interfaces, lead validation activities, and review the documentation and development plans to ensure alignment with system-level requirements
TASK
• Define and maintain the software integration strategy and schedule across multiple teams and subsystems.
• Ensure the compatibility of software interfaces between digital payload units, system controllers, and test systems.
• Oversee the integration and test campaigns of software components in lab environments and, later, in system-level payload testing.
• Drive the verification and validation (V&V) process for integrated software, ensuring traceability to system requirements.
• Coordinate closely with systems engineering to ensure software behavior aligns with payload-level functional and performance expectations.
• Review software development plans, ICDs, interface documentation, test reports, and release notes to confirm completeness and compliance.
• Identify integration risks early and support troubleshooting, debugging, and resolution of system-level software issues.
• Foster collaboration across software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure robust and consistent integration practices.
MUST HAVES
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development and integration, preferably in the aerospace or telecommunications domain.
• Strong experience leading software integration activities in complex, distributed systems.
• Good understanding of digital telecommunications payloads, especially architectures involving Software Defined Radio (SDR) and digital beamforming.
• Familiarity with embedded software, real-time operating systems (RTOS), FPGA interfaces, and communication protocols.
• Hands-on knowledge of test automation, CI/CD practices, and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Python, MATLAB, and Docker.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and manage technical risks associated with software integration.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada and capable of obtaining necessary security clearance.
COMPLIMENTARY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
• Previous experience in Space and/or Constellation Operations
• Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work autonomously and with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably
Location: Montreal, Canada
Candidates MUST have BOTH:
1.
MBSE
— Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, functional decomposition, requirement traceability)
2.
LEOP
— Launch and Early Orbit Phase operations experience (commissioning and/or routine satellite operations)
Our client will not interview anyone who does not have both of these skills.
Location: Canada; United States
Role:
As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise necessary to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the Platform system given the radio frequency (RF) environments of the communications payloads.
Tasks:
Depending on the job function, the Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate:
Perform EMC analyses and interpret unit-level EMC test reports
Review communication Payload RF transmitter/receiver analyses & test results and recommend any necessary design enhancements to ensure electromagnetic compatibility with the Platform subsystems
Prepare system-level EMC test plans and conduct satellite-level EMC testing
Support Platform design activities related to grounding & shielding and wiring harness signal segregation & routing
Troubleshoot EMC-related issues on integrated satellite and Platform Engineering Model (FlatSat) test setups
Support RF/EMC aspects of systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
Support various program reviews: , SRR, PDR and CDR
Must haves:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering
5+ years of relevant experience
Strong RF and/or EMC engineering background
Substantial experience with large scale system-level EMC testing
Experience with unit-level EMC testing per international standards (or equivalent) methods & testing levels
Systems engineering background including experience with RF, digital & analog electronic unit designs and wiring harnesses
Complementary
skills/knowledge:
Understanding of the space environment and communication satellites
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably
Canada; United States; [ Fastwater Staffing ] Satellite Platform RF/EMC Systems Engineer | Montreal, Canada (Full Relocation Package)
Location: Canada; United States; France
Key Responsibilities
• Act as editor-in-chief of the Satellite Operations Handbook: gather documentation and inputs from
subsystem teams (power, thermal, AOCS, TT&C;, payload, FDIR, ground segment) and integrate them
into one coherent, fluid text.
• Interview subsystem engineers to close gaps, resolve ambiguities, and verify the technical accuracy of
every section.
• Rewrite engineering source material into clear, unambiguous, procedure-grade language suitable for use
by operators in real-time operations.
• Structure the handbook across the mission lifecycle: nominal operations, contingency and FDIR response,
and subsystem reference sections.
• Maintain revision and configuration control; organize and run formal review cycles with engineering and
operations stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce a style guide, templates, and terminology consistency across all contributors.
Required Qualifications
• Proven long-form technical authorship — a PhD thesis, published research, or prior authorship of
operations manuals, handbooks, flight rules, or procedures. (Per the hiring manager: "People who have
written PhD theses would be ideal candidates.")
• Working knowledge of satellites and space systems — able to read, understand, and interrogate
subsystem engineering documentation.
• Fast learner with a synthetic mind: able to compress many inconsistent sources into one clear narrative.
• Excellent written English.
Preferred Qualifications
• Background in satellite operations, spacecraft systems engineering, or mission analysis.
• French language skills (Montreal-based team).
• Familiarity with documentation and requirements tools (DOORS, Confluence) and ECSS/NASA
documentation culture.
• Experience authoring training materials or certifying operations personnel.
Location: Montreal, Canada
The Satellite-Level Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer focuses on the highest tier of spacecraft integration, ensuring the fully assembled satellite meets all mission, launch provider, and environmental requirements.
Role Overview
This role manages the
end-to-end verification lifecycle
at the highest tier of architecture. It starts at the beginning of the program with verification planning and test methodology design, continues through full-system functional and environmental validation, and concludes with final qualification sign-off and in-orbit initialization readiness.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Verification Architecture & Matrix Ownership:
Define the global verification strategy; author the System Verification Plan (SVP) and own the master Verification Control Matrix (VCM) to prove 100% requirement compliance.
Method of Compliance (MoC) Definition:
Determine the optimal, most cost-effective blend of Verification by Test, Analysis, Demonstration, and Inspection (TADI) for complex mission-level requirements.
End-to-End Mission Validation:
Design and execute full-system functional tests, "Day-in-the-Life" (DITL) mission simulations, and complex Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) validation scenarios.
Environmental & Launch Qualification:
Define test profiles, pass/fail criteria, and post-test correlation frameworks for full spacecraft environmental campaigns (Thermal Vacuum, Sine-Vibe, Acoustic, Shock).
Sign-off & Qualification Review:
Lead Technical Review Boards, manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), present compliance evidence at Qualification Reviews (QR), and build the final Flight Readiness data package.
Candidate Prerequisites ("Must Haves")
Experience:
5+ years in aerospace systems engineering, systems V&V, or space mission qualification roles.
Systems Engineering Mastery:
Deep understanding of how platform subsystems and digital/RF payloads interact to satisfy top-level mission performance metrics.
Requirements Management:
Expert-level capability in tracing, decomposing, and closing out complex requirements using enterprise tools like DOORS, Jama, or Windchill.
Data Synthesis & Analysis:
Advanced skills using Python or MATLAB to parse multi-subsystem telemetry, correlate test data with analytical models, and automate post-test verification reporting.
Location: Montreal, Canada; United States
ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS
PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.
Role:
As part of the System Engineering Department, the Junior FDIR-FSW Engineer will be work with the Senior FDIR-FSW Systems Engineers, operations, systems, subsystem, and payload engineers to document and review system designs for FDIR.
Tasks:
The Junior FDIR-FSW Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.
Document the fault detection actions of the platform and payload at the system and subsystem levels.
Work with system, subsystem, payload and unit teams to review FMECAs and provide feedback on the detection, isolation, and recovery of failures modes.
Provide input to the Operations team for Operations Procedures, Operations Manuals, and Satellite test procedures to ensure that the Operations documents and FDIR strategy are aligned.
Review ICDs to provide inputs to the satellite DB team for parameters and monitors.
Review payload, platform, and subsystem design and requirements to ensure that the design is compliant with FDIR requirements.
Review Operations Procedures to ensure that they algin with the FDIR strategy.
Review FDIR test artifacts to determine if the tests are successful.
Verification & Validation Matrices for payload and platform FDIR requirements.
Support the operations team as needed for In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR.
Support the payload team for definition of payload to platform FDIR.
Support the ICD development activities both HW and SW/DB
Must haves
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or in a relevant field
·
At least 5 years of relevant practical experience – Can be supplemented with higher degrees relevant to Engineering.
·
Knowledge of LEO/MEO satellite systems.
Knowledge of satellite systems and subsystems.
Complementary skills/knowledge
Previous experience in Constellation FDIR
Creation of Fault Trees and FMECAs
Working knowledge of PUS services
Experience and/or development of payloads
Knowledge of MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably
Location: Canada; United States
Role:
We are is looking for qualified
Payload System Verification and Validation Engineers
to join our advanced satellite payload development team. This role focuses on system-level engineering of next-generation digital communications payloads, with a strong emphasis on
requirements verification through test
.
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.
Tasks
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 haves
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.
Complementary 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
Location: Canada; United States
The
Satellite-Level Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer
focuses on the highest tier of spacecraft integration, ensuring the fully assembled satellite meets all mission, launch provider, and environmental requirements.
Role Overview
This role manages the end-to-end verification lifecycle at the highest tier of architecture. It starts at the beginning of the program with verification planning and test methodology design, continues through full-system functional and environmental validation, and concludes with final qualification sign-off and in-orbit initialization readiness.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Verification Architecture & Matrix Ownership: Define the global verification strategy; author the System Verification Plan (SVP) and own the master Verification Control Matrix (VCM) to prove 100% requirement compliance.
Method of Compliance (MoC) Definition: Determine the optimal, most cost-effective blend of Verification by Test, Analysis, Demonstration, and Inspection (TADI) for complex mission-level requirements.
End-to-End Mission Validation: Design and execute full-system functional tests, "Day-in-the-Life" (DITL) mission simulations, and complex Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) validation scenarios.
Environmental & Launch Qualification: Define test profiles, pass/fail criteria, and post-test correlation frameworks for full spacecraft environmental campaigns (Thermal Vacuum, Sine-Vibe, Acoustic, Shock).
Sign-off & Qualification Review: Lead Technical Review Boards, manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), present compliance evidence at Qualification Reviews (QR), and build the final Flight Readiness data package.
Candidate Prerequisites ("Must Haves")
Experience: 5+ years in aerospace systems engineering, systems V&V, or space mission qualification roles.
Systems Engineering Mastery: Deep understanding of how platform subsystems and digital/RF payloads interact to satisfy top-level mission performance metrics.
Requirements Management: Expert-level capability in tracing, decomposing, and closing out complex requirements using enterprise tools like DOORS, Jama, or Windchill.
Data Synthesis & Analysis: Advanced skills using Python or MATLAB to parse multi-subsystem telemetry, correlate test data with analytical models, and automate post-test verification reporting.
Canada; United States; [Fastwater Staffing] Satellite System V&V Engineer | Montreal, Canada (Full Relocation Package)
Location: Canada; United States
The
Platform Systems Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer
focuses on the satellite bus, ensuring the core infrastructure subsystems are fully verified and ready to support the payload.
Role Overview
This role focuses on the functional verification of the utility subsystems that keep the satellite alive and oriented. It ensures the core platform—including power, thermal control, propulsion, and pointing—operates flawlessly and responds correctly to the onboard flight software.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Bus Subsystem Verification: Test and validate critical platform subsystems, including Attitude Determination and Control (ADCS), Electrical Power Subsystems (EPS), Thermal Control (TCS), and Propulsion.
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL): Utilize HIL testbeds to simulate orbital dynamics and sensor inputs (star trackers, GPS, sun sensors) to verify ADCS pointing accuracy.
Power & Harness Validation: Perform power budget verification, battery charge/discharge cycle testing, and solar array simulator (SAS) integration.
Flight Software (FSW) Interfacing: Test command routing, telemetry packet generation, and fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) loops.
Subsystem Interface Control: Verify that all physical, data (CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422), and electrical interfaces between platform subsystems are compliant.
Candidate Prerequisites ("Must Haves")
Experience: 5+ years verifying aerospace subsystems, embedded robotics, or satellite platform architectures.
Technical Breadth: Strong knowledge of power electronics, orbital mechanics, thermal management, or control systems.
Simulators & Automation: Experience with automated test scripting (Python/MATLAB) to control power supplies, loads, and simulated sensor inputs.
Protocol Expertise: Familiarity with space-industry data protocols and avionics testing architectures.
Canada; United States; [Fastwater Staffing] Platform Systems Verification & Validation Engineer | Montreal, Canada (Full Relocation Package)
Location: Montreal, Canada
The
Platform Systems Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer
focuses on the
satellite bus
, ensuring the core infrastructure subsystems are fully verified and ready to support the payload.
Role Overview
This role focuses on the functional verification of the utility subsystems that keep the satellite alive and oriented. It ensures the core platform—including power, thermal control, propulsion, and pointing—operates flawlessly and responds correctly to the onboard flight software.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Bus Subsystem Verification
: Test and validate critical platform subsystems, including Attitude Determination and Control (ADCS), Electrical Power Subsystems (EPS), Thermal Control (TCS), and Propulsion.
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
: Utilize HIL testbeds to simulate orbital dynamics and sensor inputs (star trackers, GPS, sun sensors) to verify ADCS pointing accuracy.
Power & Harness Validation
: Perform power budget verification, battery charge/discharge cycle testing, and solar array simulator (SAS) integration.
Flight Software (FSW) Interfacing
: Test command routing, telemetry packet generation, and fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) loops.
Subsystem Interface Control
: Verify that all physical, data (CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422), and electrical interfaces between platform subsystems are compliant.
Candidate Prerequisites ("Must Haves")
Experience
: 5+ years verifying aerospace subsystems, embedded robotics, or satellite platform architectures.
Technical Breadth
: Strong knowledge of power electronics, orbital mechanics, thermal management, or control systems.
Simulators & Automation
: Experience with automated test scripting (Python/MATLAB) to control power supplies, loads, and simulated sensor inputs.
Protocol Expertise
: Familiarity with space-industry data protocols and avionics testing architectures.
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