Senior Mission & Operations Satellite Systems Engineer | Remote Opportunity | Fastwater Staaffing

Responsibilities

• to lead mission planning, systems engineering, and operational design for advanced LEO and MEO satellite programs. In this role, you will support mission analysis, satellite operations, and the integration of space and ground systems while driving the design and implementation of automated mission operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in satellite mission design, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and mission-critical aerospace programs.
• Lead mission planning, design, and operational analysis for LEO and MEO satellite missions.
• Develop and enhance automated satellite operations and mission workflows.
• Define and support space and ground segment architecture, system design, and integration.
• Collaborate with flight software teams to support mission operations and system performance.
• Develop and maintain satellite database operations and telemetry management concepts.
• Create and utilize models and simulation tools to evaluate mission performance and operational readiness.
• Develop engineering tools and automation scripts using
• Python

Requirements

• Space and ground segment design, specification, and integration
• Flight software and its role in mission operations
• Satellite database operations
• Telemetry structures and operational concepts
• Experience creating or utilizing
• models and simulation software
• Proficiency in
• Python
• or other scripting languages.
• Working knowledge of
• Experience using
• AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Preferred

• Experience leading mission planning and operations for complex satellite programs.
• Experience supporting end-to-end satellite mission design, analysis, and operations.
• Familiarity with commercial or government aerospace and space programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and technical mentoring skills.

Location

Montreal, Canada

Employment Type

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

On-site preferred; hybrid/remote considered for exceptional candidates (must be willing to work on-site at least one week per month)

Start Date

Immediate

Compensation

• 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 Mission & Operations Satellite Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• or other scripting languages.
• Utilize

MATLAB

and

• AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK) for mission analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful mission execution and system integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

• Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Experience with

• mission design and analysis for
• LEO and/or MEO satellite systems

Experience with

automated satellite operations, particularly mission and operational design.