Satellite Platform Electrical Systems Engineer | Hybrid/Remote Opportunity | Fastwater Staffing
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Satellite Platform Electrical Systems Engineer | Hybrid/Remote Opportunity | Fastwater Staffing
from šØš¦ Canada
šLocation: Montreal, Canada
šEmployment Type: Full-Time
š¢Work Arrangement: On-site preferred; hybrid/remote considered for exceptional candidates (must be willing to work on-site at least one week per month)
šStart Date: Immediate
š°Compensation:TBD -- based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain or holdControlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance.
- H-1B visa holders are welcome to apply.
- Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
- Candidates working remotely or in a hybrid capacity must be willing to travel and work on-site inMontreal for at leastone week per month.
About the Role
We are seeking aSatellite Platform Electrical Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and validation of electrical systems for advanced satellite platforms. In this role, you will contribute to the development of spacecraft electrical power systems, electronic subsystems, and platform integration while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure mission success. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical systems engineering and experience supporting satellite or aerospace platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and support the integration of satellite platform electrical systems.
- Develop and validate electrical power generation, storage, and distribution systems.
- Support the design and integration of electronic units, wiring harnesses, and electrical interfaces.
- Perform system-level testing, verification, and troubleshooting of electrical subsystems.
- Ensure compliance with system requirements, performance objectives, and engineering standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support satellite platform development and integration.
- Prepare technical documentation, engineering analyses, and design recommendations.
- Support system validation activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree inElectrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experience with:
- System-level electrical power generation, storage, and distribution
- Satellite or aerospace electrical systems engineering
- Electronic unit design and integration
- Wiring harness design and electrical interfaces
- Data bus protocol standards
- System-level integration, testing, and validation
- Strong understanding of electrical system architecture, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting satellite platform development or spacecraft electrical systems.
- Knowledge of space-qualified electrical components and avionics.
- Experience with spacecraft integration, verification, and environmental testing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.









