Senior Satellite Systems Designer - Platform Architect

Define and mature system architectures for spacecraft, subsystems, payloads, ground interfaces, or technical work packages across space and ground segments.

Translate customer, mission, and program objectives into clear technical requirements, interface definitions, verification strategies, and executable engineering deliverables.

Lead requirements development, flow-down, traceability, interface control, verification planning, and evidence closure across assigned systems or work packages.

Perform and lead system-level analyses, trade studies, mission analysis, performance assessments, risk assessments, and design evaluations to inform technical decisions.

Work with subsystem leads and program teams to define, manage, and communicate key system budgets, including mass properties, power generation and consumption, RF link performance, propellant usage, reliability, availability, and FDIR approach.

Drive cross-functional integration and interface management across hardware, software, avionics, RF, payload, mission operations, and ground systems.

Apply reliability and risk practices such as RAMS, FMECA, FDIR analysis, anomaly resolution, and non-conformance support where relevant to the program or work package.

Support integration, test, environmental test, payload test, verification campaigns, mission readiness reviews, LEOP, commissioning, and on-orbit operations planning as required

Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, including requirements, ICDs, verification plans, technical budgets, design files, analysis reports, CONOPS, review packages, and decision records

Support bids, proposals, feasibility studies, technology assessments, and new business initiatives by preparing technical inputs, architecture concepts, risk assessments, and execution assumptions

Serve as a strong technical interface with customers, suppliers, partners, and external stakeholders, communicating risks, trade-offs, assumptions, and recommendations clearly

Contribute to system roadmaps, process improvements, standards adoption, and departmental continuous improvement initiatives

Leverage AI-enabled tools, agents, automation, and digital engineering practices to improve engineering workflows, technical documentation, analysis efficiency, requirements management, and knowledge capture

Provide technical oversight, coaching, and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers, including review of technical outputs and guidance on systems engineering practices

Ensure work products follow applicable internal standards, industry best practices, configuration management expectations, and program governance requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

7+ years of experience in systems engineering, spacecraft development, or similar technical leadership roles

Proven track record delivering subsystems, technical work packages, or verification campaigns within larger missions

Strong understanding of the spacecraft design and space-system engineering lifecycle, with experience across multiple phases such as concept development, design, integration, verification, commissioning, or operations

Experience with mission analysis, system modeling, technical budget derivation and management, and simulation (e.g., Matlab, Python, STK)

Experience in model-based systems engineering and spacecraft system design

Experience with requirements management, driving V&V, subsystem integration, and test planning

Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing cross-functional engineering teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and make practical recommendations under cost, schedule, and risk constraints

Extensive experience with system-level troubleshooting and risk assessment

Effective communicator with the ability to present complex technical solutions to stakeholders

Flexibility to adapt quickly to new projects, roles, and responsibilities in a multi-program environment

Experience using AI-enabled tools, workflow automation, or agent-based systems to improve engineering productivity, technical documentation, analysis workflows, or knowledge management

Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practices

Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Experience with one or more of the following:

Reliability analysis / RAMS

FDIR design and test / FMECA

Ground systems and operations

Previous contributions to spacecraft integration, environmental testing, and/or commissioning

Familiarity with space industry standards (NASA SE Handbook, ECSS-E/Q)

Experience leading technical studies, bids, or subsystem teams

Exposure to remote sensing instruments and their data pipelines

Software development familiarity (Python, Matlab, embedded systems, version control)

Salary Range: $125,622 - 175,622 CAD

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, performance, and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations, as it does not reflect our total compensation package. Job Type: This is for a current vacancy