(Fastwater Staffing) Satellite TT&C/PDT Systems Engineer - Montreal, Canada | Full Relocation Package

Role overview: We are 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).