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Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

Digital Payload Systems Engineer

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, an equivalent or other relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in satellite systems engineering, primarily with digital payload systems, digital communications, and/or radio frequency systems and sensors.
  • Understanding of interactions and integration among payload subsystems.
  • Strong knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control and spacecraft subsystem trimetry.
  • Systems engineering capability, including the ability to interpret mission-level requirements.
  • Experience with satellite low Earth orbit and medium Earth orbit constellation architecture and system design.
  • Understanding of architectures, trade-offs, and budgets for digital communication equipment, signal processing and modulation schemes, antenna performance parameters, networking, software-defined radio, and routing protocols and class of service.
  • Understanding of software development using Agile methods.
  • Understanding of the space environment and orbital mechanics.
  • Ability to break down complex problems and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

  • Participate end to end in satellite constellation projects, from Phase 0 design through launch and orbit operations, including spacecraft design, assembly and integration, deployment and launch management to orbital position, satellite subsystem engineering, and spacecraft software maintenance to ensure mission continuity and system reliability in orbit.
  • Design, analyze, implement, and optimize end-to-end communication digital payload systems and subsystems for high-capacity constellations.
  • Contribute to program and proposal efforts and front-end architecture and design for advanced low Earth orbit and medium Earth orbit communication satellite constellations with very high data-rate systems.
  • Lead the design of communication satellite payloads and end-to-end constellation telecommunications.
  • Liaise with customers and program teams.
  • Perform requirements analysis and detailed trade studies.
  • Lead and contribute to capacity analysis to evaluate satellites.
  • Lead and contribute to design reviews throughout the space program life cycle.
  • Define system requirements and flow them down to subsystems, including onboard digital processors, direct-radiating phased-array antennas, optical intra-satellite links, and feeder subsystems.
  • Supervise and generate test plans.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of 5G non-terrestrial networks is considered favorable.
  • Knowledge of simulation tools is desirable.
  • French language proficiency is considered favorable.

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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