[ FastWater Staffing ] CONOPs and Mission Analysis System Engineer | Montreal, Canada ( Full Relocation Package )

The company provides full relocation support, including immigration assistance, and offers a relocation bonus upon arrival in Montreal. Selected candidates may work remotely during the initial months while their immigration process is being completed; however, the long-term expectation is for the individual to transition to onsite work in Montreal once relocation has been finalized.

Requirements & Systems Engineering

• Capture stakeholder functional, performance, environmental, and security requirements.
• Conduct workshops and trade studies to define mission needs.
• Translate mission objectives into system-level requirements with full traceability.
• Define and manage spacecraft, payload, and ground-segment interfaces (ICDs, data flows).

CONOPS & Mission Analysis

• Develop and maintain the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) covering all mission phases.
• Produce supporting artifacts (timelines, scenarios, flow diagrams).
• Perform mission modeling and analysis (orbit, coverage, link budget, resources).
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs (orbit, constellation, payload) across cost, risk, and performance.

Integration, Verification & Program Support

• Develop verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures.
• Support system integration, IVV activities, and operational readiness.
• Present technical results at key reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, ORR).
• Maintain configuration control within PLM tools.
• Support B&P activities and technology roadmapping.

Operations & On-Orbit Support

• Support mission operations during critical phases.
• Monitor telemetry, analyze performance, and update models/CONOPS as missions evolve.
• Assist with contingency handling, SOOH development, and operator training.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead trade studies and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Communicate risks and technical status to management and customers.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or Physics with 8+ years in LEO/MEO mission planning & operations.
• Strong foundation in systems engineering, orbit mechanics, and space environment.
• Hands-on integration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Strong analytical, communication, and independent working skills.
• English required; French is an asset.