HIKINEX

HIKINEX

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Payload Engineer

Montreal, QC

No sponsorshipDetected 13 days ago
CybersecurityJiraConfluenceSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSensorsCommunicationWritingRemote Sensing

About the role

  • The ideal candidate has extensive experience in SAR systems, satellite payload integration, and aerospace systems engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, development, integration, and testing of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload systems.
  • Define and manage system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and technical specifications.
  • Support payload integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Develop technical documentation, including requirements, test procedures, risk assessments, and engineering reports.
  • Participate in system design reviews, trade studies, and technical analyses.
  • Support payload performance evaluation and system optimization.
  • Utilize Confluence and JIRA to support engineering documentation and project execution.
  • In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, integrate, and validate high-performance radar payload systems while ensuring mission requirements are met throughout the development lifecycle.
  • About the Role We are seeking an experienced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Payload Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of advanced SAR remote sensing payloads for LEO and MEO satellite missions.
  • Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering principles.
  • Hands-on experience supporting system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
  • Experience using Confluence and JIRA.
  • Ability to work independently and solve complex engineering problems through analytical and creative thinking.
  • TBD -- based on skills and experience Important Screening Requirements Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
  • Must be eligible to obtain the required security clearance.
  • English proficiency is required.
  • Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience supporting Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) remote sensing system development, integration, and testing for LEO and/or MEO satellite missions.

Nice to have

  • French language proficiency.
  • Experience supporting end-to-end SAR payload development for commercial or government satellite programs.
  • Experience working on advanced Earth observation or spaceborne radar missions.
  • Contract-to-Permanent (Preferred) / Contract 🏢

Company info

  • We are seeking an experienced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Payload Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of advanced SAR remote sensing payloads for LEO and MEO satellite missions.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Date: Immediate 💰 Compensation: TBD -- based on skills and experience Important Screening Requirements Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

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