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Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

Conops Satellite Systems Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering in a relevant field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in satellite mission operations, flight systems engineering, or relevant design experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering is required.
  • Hands-on experience in satellite systems engineering is required.
  • Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems, including platform, payload, and ground segment; orbital mechanics; and radio frequency systems is required.
  • Experience with simulation tools and software, such as SCOS-2000 or Python for automation, is required.
  • Experience with digital payload systems and digital communications is required.
  • Understanding of interactions and integration between payload subsystems is required.
  • Strong knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control systems and spacecraft subsystem telemetry is required.
  • Systems engineering capabilities and the ability to interpret mission-level requirements are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Define mission phases, including launch, early orbit phase, commissioning, and nominal operations.
  • Create, maintain, and review system-level specifications, interface control documents, and operational procedures.
  • Analyze payload functionality, coverage, and power and thermal constraints.
  • Define and execute procedures during assembly, integration, and testing to ensure operational readiness.
  • Support the early orbit phase, satellite commissioning, and ongoing monitoring of satellite health.
  • Use Model-Based Systems Engineering approaches and simulation software to validate performance.
  • Develop and maintain Visio diagrams, including process flows, system architectures, and task sequences.
  • Recommend improvements to project management tools and workflows to increase transparency and efficiency.
  • Support adoption of Agile tools such as JIRA and Azure DevOps where applicable.
  • Participate in detailed spacecraft design, assembly, and integration; deployment and launch management to orbital position; and engineering of satellite subsystems, including guidance, navigation, and control, electrical power distribution, payload and antenna subsystems, and electrical propulsion systems.
  • Perform hands-on spacecraft software maintenance to ensure mission continuity and system reliability while the spacecraft is in orbit.

Desired Qualifications

  • French language skills are an asset.

About the Company

Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

Scalian Group provides engineering and consulting services to multiple industries, with a focus on AI, avionics, and information systems security. It helps clients by offering tailored solutions built from consulting, managed security services, and software offerings. The company works by combining advisory work, implementation support, and ongoing security and software management to meet each client’s specific needs. What sets Scalian apart is its emphasis on an agile approach and its deep, industry-specific expertise in aerospace and security, enabling rapid adaptation and high-performance results for global industrial leaders. The company aims to deliver precise, reliable solutions that improve performance, security, and efficiency for its clients.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$612.7M
Headquarters
Labège, France
Founded
1989

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