Satellite Electrical Systems Engineer

Satellite Electrical Systems Engineer

As a Satellite Electrical Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the system design and development of satellite electrical subsystems. You will lead the electrical subsystem design through flight build and test, ensuring the system-level documentation is defined and maintained accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical subsystems for satellites.
• Define and maintain system-level documentation including satellite reference databases, CONOPS, and parameter books.
• Own requirement definition, flow down, traceability, and verification matrices.
• Conduct gap analyses to ensure subsystem alignment with mission goals.
• Perform technical analysis including power budgets, failure mode analysis, and reliability assessments.
• Drive fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategy.
• Manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) across various systems such as avionics, power, AOCS, propulsion, TT&C, thermal, and data handling.
• Lead the testing and verification phases including qualification testing, thermal vacuum (TVAC), EMC/EMI, functional, and environmental qualification.
• Oversee Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) and End of Orbit Readiness (EOR).
• Maintain design reports, specifications, and verification matrices.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with software, mechanical, and ground segment teams.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor management, including participation in PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and LRR reviews.
• Interface with launch providers and lead engineering during launch campaigns, LEOP, and In Orbit Testing (IOT).
• Support Satellite Operations Control Center (SOCC) development and anomaly resolution.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in satellite system design and spacecraft electrical architecture.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for technical analysis.
• Experience in power budget management and failure mode analysis.
• Strong skills in Interface Control Document (ICD) management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in operations and launch support.
• Proficiency in In Orbit Testing (IOT).
• Mentoring and leadership abilities.

Work Environment

This position is primarily onsite with occasional work-from-home days. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work abroad, supporting a predominantly French-speaking province in Canada.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Canada. Relocation assistance will be offered.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $215000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Montreal,QC.