[ FastWater Staffing ] CONOPs and Mission Analysis System Engineer | Montreal, Canada ( Full Relocation Package )
About this role
The company provides full relocation support, including immigration assistance, and offers a relocation bonus upon arrival in Montreal. Selected candidates may work remotely during the initial months while their immigration process is being completed; however, the long-term expectation is for the individual to transition to onsite work in Montreal once relocation has been finalized.
Requirements & Systems Engineering
- Capture stakeholder functional, performance, environmental, and security requirements.
- Conduct workshops and trade studies to define mission needs.
- Translate mission objectives into system-level requirements with full traceability.
- Define and manage spacecraft, payload, and ground-segment interfaces (ICDs, data flows).
CONOPS & Mission Analysis
- Develop and maintain the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) covering all mission phases.
- Produce supporting artifacts (timelines, scenarios, flow diagrams).
- Perform mission modeling and analysis (orbit, coverage, link budget, resources).
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs (orbit, constellation, payload) across cost, risk, and performance.
Integration, Verification & Program Support
- Develop verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures.
- Support system integration, IVV activities, and operational readiness.
- Present technical results at key reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, ORR).
- Maintain configuration control within PLM tools.
- Support B&P activities and technology roadmapping.
Operations & On-Orbit Support
- Support mission operations during critical phases.
- Monitor telemetry, analyze performance, and update models/CONOPS as missions evolve.
- Assist with contingency handling, SOOH development, and operator training.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead trade studies and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Communicate risks and technical status to management and customers.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or Physics with 8+ years in LEO/MEO mission planning & operations.
- Strong foundation in systems engineering, orbit mechanics, and space environment.
- Hands-on integration and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
- Strong analytical, communication, and independent working skills.
- English required; French is an asset.
Company at a glance
Hikinex is a company that provides scalable business support.
We specialize in supporting growing businesses. Our HIKINEX agents are sourced, trained, and promoted to seamlessly integrate into businesses of all sizes across a wide range of industries. We are passionate about our clients and strive to deliver an unparalleled experience.
As a result, our employees are highly trained, our services are fully scalable, and our monthly plans are commitment-free. We invest heavily in our clients, and our processes are designed to demonstrate our commitment to their success.
Your team at HIKINEX is committed to helping you succeed.
Top Benefits
- Full Relocation Support
- Immigration Assistance
- Relocation Bonus
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