About the role
DIGITAL PAYLOAD PRINCIPAL SYSTEM ENGINEER
Location: Montreal, QC
We’re partnering with a well-established satellite and space technology company that’s growing its Satellite Systems team in Montreal. This role focuses on the system-level design and architecture of advanced digital communication payloads for next-generation LEO/MEO satellite constellations.
What You’ll Do
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Lead end-to-end architecture and design of digital satellite payloads
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Drive system requirements, trade studies, and capacity analysis
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Support program execution and proposal efforts
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Collaborate with customers and cross-functional engineering teams
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Lead and participate in design reviews across the full program lifecycle
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Define requirements for key subsystems (onboard digital processing, phased-array antennas, feeder links, optical ISLs)
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Oversee test planning and system verification
What We’re Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in EE, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in satellite payload or communication systems engineering
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Strong background in LEO/MEO constellation architecture and digital payloads
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Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
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Solid knowledge of digital communications, signal processing, SDR, antennas, and networking
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Familiarity with simulation tools, space environment, and orbital mechanics
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5G NTN experience is a plus
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Strong communication and collaboration skills (French a plus; English beneficial)
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