Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

  • Montreal, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
We are seeking qualified Payload System Verification and Validation Engineers to join a team dedicated to advanced satellite payload development. This role focuses on system-level engineering for next-generation digital communications payloads, with a particular emphasis on requirements verification through testing.The engineer will be involved throughout the entire payload lifecycle-from architecture definition and requirements specification to integration, verification, and in-orbit validation. A solid understanding of both digital signal processing and RF payload architectures is essential, particularly in relation to Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Direct Radiating Array (DRA) systems.Tasks:
  • Define, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for digital telecommunications payloads.
  • Develop and execute verification plans, including defining test strategies, writing test procedures, and analyzing results.
  • Lead or support system-level payload test campaigns, both at equipment and spacecraft level.
  • Interface with payload hardware and software teams to ensure correct implementation and traceability of requirements.
  • Participate in technical reviews and support anomaly investigation and resolution.
  • Work with multi-disciplinary teams including RF, digital, embedded software, FPGA, and systems engineering.
  • Contribute to technology evolution by identifying opportunities for design optimization and innovation.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5 years+ of experience in telecommunications systems, particularly in digital payloads. (experience outside of the Space industry will also be considered)
  • Strong expertise in requirements verification by test, including practical experience in developing and executing test plans.
  • Solid understanding of digital payload architectures, including SDR-based flexible processors and beamforming using DRA.
  • Familiarity with hardware and software tools used in payload verification, such as:
  • Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and Spectrum Analyzers for RF testing
  • Baseband signal generators, Channel Emulators, and BER testers
  • Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis
  • SCPI, VISA, and similar interfaces for instrument control
  • Good understanding of FPGA-based systems and embedded software architectures is a plus.
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada, capable of obtaining necessary security clearance.
Complementary Skills/Knowledge:
  • Previous experience in Space or Constellation Operations
  • Development and testing of new automated testing methodologies
  • Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
  • Demonstrated capability to efficiently work autonomously and with little to no supervision
  • Written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably

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