HIKINEX

Senior Flight-Operations Satellite Systems Engineer

Montreal, QC · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 20 days ago

PythonMATLABSystems EngineeringLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

In this role, you will provide technical leadership across flight operations, systems engineering, and mission planning while supporting the development of automated satellite operations and next-generation space systems.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in satellite operations, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and mission-critical aerospace programs.

Lead the design, integration, and operation of satellite flight systems for LEO and MEO missions.
Develop and enhance automated satellite operations and mission workflows.
Define and support space and ground segment architecture, system integration, and operational concepts.
Collaborate with flight software teams to support mission operations and system performance.
Develop and maintain satellite database operations and telemetry management strategies.
Create and utilize system models and simulation tools to validate mission performance.
Develop automation scripts and engineering tools using Python or other scripting languages.
Utilize MATLAB and AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK) to support mission analysis, modeling, and system validation.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Experience supporting LEO and/or MEO satellite systems.
Experience with automated satellite operations, system design, and IoT technologies.

Experience leading complex satellite systems engineering or flight operations initiatives.
Experience supporting end-to-end satellite mission planning and operations.
Familiarity with commercial or government aerospace and space programs.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and technical mentoring skills.
Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages.
Working knowledge of MATLAB.
Experience using AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK).

TBD -- based on skills and experience Important Screening Requirements Must be eligible to obtain or hold Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance.
H-1B visa holders are welcome to apply.
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Candidates working remotely or in a hybrid capacity must be willing to travel and work on-site in Montreal for at least one week per month.
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Flight-Operations Satellite Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimization of advanced satellite operations for LEO and MEO missions.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership across flight operations, systems engineering, and mission planning while supporting the development of automated satellite operations and next-generation space systems.

We are seeking a Senior Flight-Operations Satellite Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimization of advanced satellite operations for LEO and MEO missions.

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