Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

Company: recruiting
Location: Montreal, Canada
Type: Hybrid
Posted: Aug 18, 2026
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Fastwater Staffing is hiring a Satellite Platform TT&C Systems Engineer for a role in Montreal, Canada, with remote or hybrid possible for the right candidate and open to candidates in Canada and the US. The role involves designing Tracking, Telemetry, and Command subsystems for satellites, including link budget analyses, systems engineering documentation, and troubleshooting on integrated satellite and FlatSat setups. Requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, strong RF engineering background, and experience with communication subsystems and standards (ITU, CCSDS, ETSI). Complementary skills include satellite tracking/ranging, leadership, and English proficiency; French is a plus.

ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.

Open for candidates in Canada as well as the US


Role:

As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform TT&C Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise for the Tracking, Telemetry and Command subsystem that provides a communication path between the satellite and the operations control center.

Tasks:

Depending on the job function, the Platform TT&C Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate:

  • Participate in the design of Platform TT&C systems that operate at various frequency bands
  • Perform system-level link budget analyses
  • Provide input to antenna scattering analyses and review results
  • Support systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
  • Prepare interface control documentation for TT&C subsystem interconnection with the other Platform subsystems
  • Troubleshoot TT&C-related issues on integrated satellite and on Platform Engineering Model (FlatSat) test setups
  • Ensure inter-operability between Platform TT&C subsystem and satellite Payload
  • Contribute to overall communication concept of operations (ConOps)
  • Support various milestone reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR either at Customer, MDA or subcontractor facilities

Must haves:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong RF engineering background
  • Experience with communication subsystems including transceivers, couplers, filters & antennas
  • Experience with Communication standards and regulations including but not limited to ITU, CCSDS and ETSI

Complementary skills/knowledge:

  • Understanding of the space environment and communication satellites
  • Experience with satellite tracking and/or ranging
  • Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be evaluated favorably
  • Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
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Name: recruiting
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Website: https://hikinex.com

HIKINEX is a company that provides staffing and recruiting services, with job openings in various locations worldwide. They are looking for great people to join their growing team.

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