Satellite Platform Electrical Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

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  • Quebec City, QC
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.Open for candidates in Canada as well as the USRole:As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform Electrical Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise related to power & data interfaces, power analyses & budgets, failure analysis and functional testing for newly designed Platform telecommunication satellite.Tasks:Depending on the job function, the Platform Electrical Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate:
  • Manage electrical interface control documentation for power, analog, digital & RF connections between Platform and Payload units & subsystems
  • Support electrical analyses, budgets & design details related to power generation, storage & distribution
  • Perform failure modes & effects analyses and support failure detection, isolation & recovery activities
  • Support Platform test activities including preparation and/or review of test plans, procedures & reports
  • Prepare total dose & single event effects ionizing radiation analyses
  • Write systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
  • Support satellite development activities: concept of operations and communication Payload integration on Platform
  • Support various program reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR
Must haves
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with system-level electrical power generation, storage and distribution
  • Strong electrical systems engineering background including experience with electronic unit designs, wiring harnesses, data bus protocol standards and system-level testing
Complementary skills/knowledge:
  • Understanding of the space environment, communication satellites, radio frequency (RF) equipment and the various solar cell & battery technologies
  • Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
  • Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably

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