Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer | Hybrid/Remote Opportunity | Fastwater Staffing
About this role
📍 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 Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and validation of Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) systems for advanced satellite platforms. In this role, you will contribute to the development of RF communication subsystems, ensure compliance with international communication standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable and high-performance satellite communication solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in RF engineering and satellite communication systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) systems for satellite platforms.
- Support the design and validation of RF communication subsystems, including transceivers, couplers, filters, and antennas.
- Perform system analysis, integration, and testing to ensure optimal communication performance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable communication standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system integration and mission readiness.
- Troubleshoot and resolve RF and communication subsystem issues throughout the development lifecycle.
- Prepare technical documentation, engineering analyses, and test reports.
- Support system verification, validation, and qualification activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Strong background in RF Engineering.
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Experience with communication subsystems, including:
- Transceivers
- Couplers
- Filters
- Antennas
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Knowledge of communication standards and regulations, including:
- ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
- CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems)
- ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting satellite TT&C systems for LEO, MEO, or GEO missions.
- Experience with satellite communication system integration, verification, and testing.
- Familiarity with space and ground segment communication architectures.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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
- Relocation Assistance
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