HIKINEX

HIKINEX

CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer – On-site Opportunity

Montreal, QC · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 17 days ago
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About the role

  • The ideal candidate has a strong background in satellite mission planning, systems engineering, and cross-functional technical leadership within the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

  • Lead workshops and trade studies to define mission objectives and system requirements.
  • Define and manage spacecraft, payload, and ground segment interfaces, including ICDs and data flows.
  • Develop and maintain the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) across all mission phases.
  • Create mission timelines, operational scenarios, flow diagrams, and supporting documentation.
  • Evaluate architectural trade-offs involving orbit selection, constellation design, payload configuration, cost, risk, and performance.
  • Develop verification plans, validation procedures, and test matrices.
  • Support system integration, verification, validation (IV&V), and operational readiness activities.
  • Support mission operations, telemetry analysis, contingency planning, SOOH development, and operator training.
  • Maintain configuration control using PLM tools.
  • Support proposal development, technology roadmapping, and business capture activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in LEO/MEO mission planning, mission analysis, or satellite operations.
  • 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 Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • Strong background in: Systems Engineering Orbit Mechanics Space Environment Analysis Mission Planning and CONOPS Development Spacecraft, Payload, and Ground Segment Integration Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational support.

Nice to have

  • French language proficiency.
  • Experience supporting end-to-end satellite mission lifecycle activities.
  • Experience leading technical trade studies and systems engineering reviews.
  • Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and configuration management.
  • Experience supporting commercial or government satellite programs.
  • Full-Time (Permanent Preferred) / Contract (Exceptional Candidates) 🏢
  • Experience using Confluence and JIRA.
  • English language proficiency is required.

Benefits

  • Perform mission analysis, including orbit design, coverage analysis, link budgets, and resource assessments.

Company info

  • We are seeking an experienced CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer to lead mission planning, systems engineering, and operational analysis for advanced LEO and MEO satellite programs.

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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