Satellite TT&C/PDT Systems Engineer | Fastwater Staffing

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📍 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada 📄 Employment Type: Contract-to-Permanent (Preferred) / Contract 🏢 Work Arrangement: TBD 🚀 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Compensation: TBD -- based on skills and experience Important Screening Requirements Must be legally eligible to work in Canada . Must be capable of obtaining the required security clearance . English proficiency is required. French is considered an asset. Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with satellite TT&C/PDT systems . About the Role We are seeking an experienced Satellite TT&C/PDT Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, verification, and operational support of TT&C/PDT subsystems for current and next-generation remote sensing and communications satellites. In this role, you will work across spacecraft payload, ground-segment, and mission-operations teams to ensure reliable command delivery, high-fidelity telemetry acquisition, and robust data handling throughout the satellite lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Define TT&C/PDT functional architecture, including command generation, uplink, telemetry downlink, onboard data handling, and RF front-end systems. Conduct trade studies involving modulation schemes, coding, frequency plans, ranging, and link budgets. Develop system requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system description documents. Manage requirements and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle. Support cybersecurity and resilience considerations within TT&C/PDT system design. Lead detailed design of TT&C hardware and software, including transceivers, RF front-ends, antenna pointing, command sequencing, telemetry parsing, and health monitoring. Perform RF link-budget analysis, RF simulation, and error-budget analysis using tools such as STK and MATLAB . Verify compliance with CCSDS, ECSS, ITU , and applicable regulatory standards. Support Satellite Reference Database development and validation. Develop test plans, procedures, and verification matrices for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft-level TT&C testing. Execute RF link testing, BER testing, command latency verification, and telemetry integrity testing. Lead anomaly investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Support spacecraft launch preparation and early-orbit checkout, including command uplink and telemetry acquisition. Provide real-time command and telemetry support during nominal and contingency operations. Support ground-segment configuration, including gateways, mission-control servers, and monitoring dashboards. Support SOOH development and operator training. Support major design reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR . Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical liaison with customers, partners, and external vendors. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering , or a related field. 8+ years of TT&C/PDT systems design experience on LEO, MEO, and/or GEO satellite platforms . Strong knowledge of: CCSDS Telemetry/Telecommand packet standards ECSS telemetry and command protocols PUS services ITU frequency regulations Proficiency in RF link-budget analysis . Strong understanding of S-band, X-band, and Ka-band modem architectures . Strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering fundamentals, space environment, and orbit mechanics. Hands-on experience supporting systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Experience with Confluence and JIRA . Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex technical challenges into fundamental components. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English . Preferred Qualifications French language proficiency. Experience supporting end-to-end TT&C/PDT development, integration, verification, and on-orbit operations. Experience with spacecraft commissioning and early-orbit operations. Experience with RF link testing, BER testing, and telemetry/command integrity verification. Experience supporting satellite ground-segment interfaces and mission-control systems. Experience contributing to satellite technology roadmaps and early-phase program activities.