System Engineer, Satellite

3 weeks ago

Saanich, Canada Vaco Full time
Senior Satellite Systems Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our Satellite Systems team in Montreal. With a legacy of over 60 years in satellite technology, our team has contributed to hundreds of successful missions. Now, we're growing—and we want you to be part of our next big leap.

Your Role

As a Satellite Command & Data Handling (C&DH) System Engineer, you will:

- Define, analyze, and document requirements, system budgets, and design specifications.
- Oversee verification and validation of the C&DH sub-system.
- Monitor suppliers and collaborate with integrated product teams.
- Support satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AIT), including test supervision and data analysis.
- Contribute to major program reviews (EQSR, SRR, PDR, CDR).
- Participate in on-ground and in-orbit testing (IOT).
- Write subsystem operations manuals and support spacecraft operations.

What You Bring

- 15+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
- Expertise in LEO/MEO satellite design and testing.
- Knowledge of CCSDS, Internet Protocol, 1553, SpaceWire, CAN, and Ethernet.
- Strong understanding of aerospace systems, orbit mechanics, and space environments.
- Experience in qualification and acceptance testing.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and hands-on system integration experience.
- Ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
- Strong communication skills in English (French is a plus).

Apply Now

Ready to take your expertise to the next frontier? Join us today

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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