CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer | Remote Opportunity | Fastwater Staffing

Responsibilities

• Capture stakeholder functional, performance, environmental, and security requirements.
• Lead workshops and trade studies to define mission objectives and system requirements.
• Translate mission objectives into traceable system-level 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.
• Perform mission analysis, including orbit design, coverage analysis, link budgets, and resource assessments.
• 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.
• Present technical results during major program reviews, including

SRR, PDR, CDR, and ORR

• 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.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years

Preferred

• 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.

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Employment Type

Contract

Work Arrangement

Remote Opportunity for US and Canadian Citizens

Start Date

Immediate

Compensation

• 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. French is considered an asset.

About the Role

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. In this role, you will develop mission concepts, perform trade studies and mission analyses, define system requirements, and support system integration from concept through on-orbit operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in satellite mission planning, systems engineering, and cross-functional technical leadership within the aerospace industry.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.

of experience in

LEO/MEO mission planning, mission analysis, or satellite operations

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.
• Experience using
• Confluence and

JIRA

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• English language proficiency is required.