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

Job Description

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.