[Fastwater Staffing] Telecommunications Payload System Engineer | Montreal, Canada (Full Relocation Package)

US / Canada / UK Until 9/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Role: Telecommunications Payload System Engineer

📍 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
🏢 Work Arrangement: On-site
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a Telecommunications Payload System Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of satellite communication systems. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in space systems, satellite communications, or related telecommunications disciplines who are looking to contribute to innovative aerospace projects.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, integration, and testing of satellite communication systems and subsystems.
  • Participate in the verification and validation of satellite hardware and communication architectures.
  • Assist with digital signal processing (DSP) and RF system analysis.
  • Contribute to technical documentation, test reports, and engineering reviews.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Support troubleshooting and performance analysis of satellite communication systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in space systems, satellite communications, or a related discipline.
  • Foundational knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP), RF systems, and telecommunications architectures.
  • Experience testing satellite subsystems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working within aerospace, defense, or satellite communications environments.
  • Familiarity with satellite payloads, communication links, or ground segment systems.

If you are passionate about space technology and satellite communications, we encourage you to apply.

About this role

Summary

Support design, testing, and integration of satellite communication systems.

Job title

telecommunications payload system engineer

Experience level

2-5 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Montreal, Canada; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical engineeringtelecommunicationsdigital signal processingRF systemssatellite testing

Preferred skills

aerospacedefensesatellite payloadsground segment

Specializations

space systemssatellite communicationstelecommunicationsRF systemsdigital signal processing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Montreal, QC, Canada

On-site City