Satellite Platform Electrical Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

Role:

As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform Electrical Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise related to power & data interfaces, power analyses & budgets, failure analysis and functional testing for newly designed Platform telecommunication satellite.

Tasks:

Depending on the job function, the Platform Electrical Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate:

• Manage electrical interface control documentation for power, analog, digital & RF connections between Platform and Payload units & subsystems
• Support electrical analyses, budgets & design details related to power generation, storage & distribution
• Perform failure modes & effects analyses and support failure detection, isolation & recovery activities
• Support Platform test activities including preparation and/or review of test plans, procedures & reports
• Prepare total dose & single event effects ionizing radiation analyses
• Write systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
• Support satellite development activities: concept of operations and communication Payload integration on Platform
• Support various program reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with system-level electrical power generation, storage and distribution
• Strong electrical systems engineering background including experience with electronic unit designs, wiring harnesses, data bus protocol standards and system-level testing

 Complementary skills/knowledge:

• Understanding of the space environment, communication satellites, radio frequency (RF) equipment and the various solar cell & battery technologies
• Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably