English section of this bilingual listing.
About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Full Time
St-Hubert, QC | Sur place
The Flight Dynamics Analyst is a technical member of the Flight Dynamics group responsible for conducting and monitoring orbit maintenance operations of customer satellites and the Flight Dynamics Systems (FDS). The Flight Dynamics Analyst ensures stakeholders receive up-to-date orbit knowledge to support S-Band ground station antenna pointing, satellite operations planning, science data planning and processing, and as required orbit control operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop knowledge and experience through various training programs, including on-the-job and on-call training.
- Support routine flight dynamics operations, and the planning, execution and reporting of satellite orbit custody operations. This can include:
- Support the analysis of satellite tracking data, monitor the quality of FDS planning products, report the satellite orbit profile, and as required define orbit manoeuvre parameters and plan for the execution of orbit manoeuvre activities to correct the satellite orbital trajectory and meet the specified requirements.
- Support the analysis of satellite close approach alerts, evaluate the threat level using pre-defined criteria, develop and implement avoidance manoeuvres to reduce the probability of collisions.
- Monitor Earth orientation and space environment forecasts on a regular basis to identify impacts to orbit events including solar eclipses, space weather events, leap second adjustments, etc.
- Support the monitoring of all scheduled orbit activities to assess satellite propulsion health, efficiencies, fuel remaining and maintain logging records.
- Support the investigation and reporting of satellite anomalies as required.
- Support technical and operational analysis results, conclusions and recommendations.
- Participate in routine and anomaly recovery coordination meetings.
- Support status reporting to mission stakeholders to describe non-nominal events, recoveries and assess impacts to the satellite and science data.
- Support issue identification and resolution with the FDS, operations plans and manual procedures when such changes are required to maintain or improve satellite availability or performance, and support adequately the remainder of the baseline mission.
- Support the maintenance of effective working level interfaces with external agencies and customers.
- Provide support to the SSE and/or the Manager Space Operations (MSO), Advanced Technologies headquarters, or customers as required.
- Other duties as required within the context of the role.
Qualifications
- University Degree in Physics, Space Physics, Engineering Physics, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
- Fluent spoken and written English is required due to the nature of the role and communications related to operations and missions. French is an asset.
- Knowledge of orbital mechanics through relevant coursework or previous work experience is required. Previous work experience in orbital mechanics is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of one or more of the following elements would be an asset:
- Space environment characteristics
- C, Perl, Java and Python programming knowledge
- Use of Windows and Linux environments
- Data analysis tools such as MATLAB
- AGI products (STK, ODTK, Astrogator)
Additional Requirements
- The Flight Dynamics Analyst must be eligible to obtain the PWGSC Secret security clearance and qualify for access to Controlled Goods.
- Work is predominantly on-site at a customer facility with regular office hours supplemented with on-call support on a rotating basis.
Compensation
$60,000–$80,000
Vacancy
We have 1 available position
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AI Usage Disclosure
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self!
- Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process
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About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected.
If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Full Time
St-Hubert, QC | Sur place
La version anglaise suit ci-dessous. | English version follows below.
Aperçu du poste
L’analyste en dynamique de vol est un membre technique du groupe de dynamique de vol responsable de l’exécution et de la surveillance des opérations de maintien en orbite des satellites des clients et des systèmes de dynamique de vol (FDS). L’analyste en dynamique de vol veille à ce que les parties prenantes disposent de renseignements orbitaux à jour afin de soutenir le pointage des antennes des stations terrestres en bande S, la planification des opérations satellitaires, la planification et le traitement des données scientifiques et, au besoin, les opérations de contrôle orbital.
Responsabilités
- Développer ses connaissances et son expérience grâce à divers programmes de formation, notamment la formation en cours d’emploi et la formation sur appel.
- Soutenir les opérations courantes de dynamique de vol ainsi que la planification, l’exécution et la production de rapports liés aux opérations de suivi et de contrôle orbital des satellites. Cela peut comprendre :
- Soutenir l’analyse des données de suivi des satellites, surveiller la qualité des produits de planification du FDS, rendre compte du profil orbital du satellite et, au besoin, définir les paramètres des manœuvres orbitales et planifier l’exécution des activités de manœuvre afin de corriger la trajectoire orbitale du satellite et de respecter les exigences spécifiées.
- Soutenir l’analyse des alertes de rapprochement de satellites, évaluer le niveau de menace selon des critères prédéfinis, et élaborer et mettre en œuvre des manœuvres d’évitement afin de réduire la probabilité de collisions.
- Surveiller régulièrement l’orientation de la Terre et les prévisions relatives à l’environnement spatial afin de déterminer les impacts sur les événements orbitaux, notamment les éclipses solaires, les événements météorologiques spatiaux, les ajustements de secondes intercalaires, etc.
- Soutenir la surveillance de toutes les activités orbitales prévues afin d’évaluer l’état et l’efficacité de la propulsion du satellite ainsi que le carburant restant, et tenir à jour les registres.
- Soutenir l’enquête sur les anomalies satellitaires et la production de rapports, au besoin.
- Soutenir les résultats des analyses techniques et opérationnelles, les conclusions et les recommandations.
- Participer aux réunions courantes de coordination et de récupération après anomalie.
- Soutenir la production de rapports d’état à l’intention des parties prenantes de la mission afin de décrire les événements non nominaux et les mesures de récupération, et d’évaluer leurs impacts sur le satellite et les données scientifiques.
- Soutenir l’identification et la résolution des problèmes liés au FDS, aux plans d’exploitation et aux procédures manuelles lorsque de tels changements sont nécessaires pour maintenir ou améliorer la disponibilité ou la performance du satellite et soutenir adéquatement le reste de la mission de référence.
- Contribuer au maintien d’interfaces de travail efficaces avec les organismes externes et les clients.
- Fournir du soutien au superviseur de l’ingénierie satellitaire (SSE), au gestionnaire des opérations spatiales (MSO), au siège social des Technologies avancées ou aux clients, selon les besoins.
- Effectuer d’autres tâches, au besoin, dans le contexte du poste.
Qualifications
- Diplôme universitaire en physique, physique spatiale, génie physique, génie aérospatial ou l’équivalent.
- La maîtrise de l’anglais parlé et écrit est requise en raison de la nature des fonctions et des communications liées aux opérations et aux missions. Le français est un atout.
- Des connaissances en mécanique orbitale acquises dans le cadre de cours pertinents ou d’une expérience professionnelle sont requises. Une expérience professionnelle en mécanique orbitale est considérée comme un atout.
- La connaissance d’un ou de plusieurs des éléments suivants est considérée comme un atout :
- Caractéristiques de l’environnement spatial
- Programmation en C, Perl, Java et Python
- Utilisation des environnements Windows et Linux
- Outils d’analyse de données tels que MATLAB
- Produits AGI (STK, ODTK, Astrogator)
Exigences supplémentaires
- L’analyste en dynamique de vol doit être admissible à l’obtention d’une cote de sécurité Secret de SPAC et être admissible à l’accès aux marchandises contrôlées.
- Le travail s’effectue principalement sur place dans les installations d’un client, pendant les heures normales de bureau, avec un soutien sur appel, selon un horaire rotatif.
Rémunération
$60,000–$80,000
Poste à pourvoir
Nous avons 1 poste disponible.
English version
Flight Dynamics Analyst
St. Hubert, QC | On-site
Position Overview
The Flight Dynamics Analyst is a technical member of the Flight Dynamics group responsible for conducting and monitoring orbit maintenance operations of customer satellites and the Flight Dynamics Systems (FDS). The Flight Dynamics Analyst ensures stakeholders receive up-to-date orbit knowledge to support S-Band ground station antenna pointing, satellite operations planning, science data planning and processing, and as required orbit control operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop knowledge and experience through various training programs, including on-the-job and on-call training.
- Support routine flight dynamics operations, and the planning, execution and reporting of satellite orbit custody operations. This can include:
- Support the analysis of satellite tracking data, monitor the quality of FDS planning products, report the satellite orbit profile, and as required define orbit manoeuvre parameters and plan for the execution of orbit manoeuvre activities to correct the satellite orbital trajectory and meet the specified requirements.
- Support the analysis of satellite close approach alerts, evaluate the threat level using pre-defined criteria, develop and implement avoidance manoeuvres to reduce the probability of collisions.
- Monitor Earth orientation and space environment forecasts on a regular basis to identify impacts to orbit events including solar eclipses, space weather events, leap second adjustments, etc.
- Support the monitoring of all scheduled orbit activities to assess satellite propulsion health, efficiencies, fuel remaining and maintain logging records.
- Support the investigation and reporting of satellite anomalies as required.
- Support technical and operational analysis results, conclusions and recommendations.
- Participate in routine and anomaly recovery coordination meetings.
- Support status reporting to mission stakeholders to describe non-nominal events, recoveries and assess impacts to the satellite and science data.
- Support issue identification and resolution with the FDS, operations plans and manual procedures when such changes are required to maintain or improve satellite availability or performance, and support adequately the remainder of the baseline mission.
- Support the maintenance of effective working level interfaces with external agencies and customers.
- Provide support to the SSE and/or the Manager Space Operations (MSO), Advanced Technologies headquarters, or customers as required.
- Other duties as required within the context of the role.
Qualifications
- University Degree in Physics, Space Physics, Engineering Physics, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
- Fluent spoken and written English is required due to the nature of the role and communications related to operations and missions. French is an asset.
- Knowledge of orbital mechanics through relevant coursework or previous work experience is required. Previous work experience in orbital mechanics is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of one or more of the following elements would be an asset:
- Space environment characteristics
- C, Perl, Java and Python programming knowledge
- Use of Windows and Linux environments
- Data analysis tools such as MATLAB
- AGI products (STK, ODTK, Astrogator)
Additional Requirements
- The Flight Dynamics Analyst must be eligible to obtain the PWGSC Secret security clearance and qualify for access to Controlled Goods.
- Work is predominantly on-site at a customer facility with regular office hours supplemented with on-call support on a rotating basis.
Compensation
$60,000–$80,000
Vacancy
We have 1 available position
# #SF#
AI Usage Disclosure
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self!
- Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process
Related Careers
Satellite Control Technician
Montreal, QC
Full Time
- Advanced Technologies
- Space
2026-06-09
