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
