Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer for Fastwater Staffing at HIKINEX | Torre

Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

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Montreal, QC, Canada
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Julien PETIT
4 days ago

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The selected candidate will contribute to the entire payload lifecycle — from architecture definition and requirement specification to integration, verification, and in-orbit validation. The role requires good understanding of both digital signal processing and RF payload architectures, especially involving Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Direct Radiating Array (DRA) systems.TASKDefine, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for digital telecommunications payloads.Develop and execute verification plans, including defining test strategies, writing test procedures, and analyzing results.Lead or support system-level payload test campaigns, both at equipment and spacecraft level.Interface with payload hardware and software teams to ensure correct implementation and traceability of requirements.Participate in technical reviews and support anomaly investigation and resolution.Work with multi-disciplinary teams including RF, digital, embedded software, FPGA, and systems engineering.Contribute to technology evolution by identifying opportunities for design optimization and innovation.MUST HAVEBachelor’s degree ecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.5 years+ of experience ticularly in digital payloads. (experience outside of the Space industry will also be considered)Strong expertise luding practical experience in developing and executing test plans.Solid understanding of digital payload architectures, including SDR-based flexible processors and beamforming using DRA.Familiarity with hardware and software tools used h as: Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and Spectrum Analyzers for RF testing, Baseband signal generators, Channel Emulators, and BER testers, Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis, SCPI, VISA, and similar interfaces for instrument control.Good understanding of FPGA-based systems and embedded software architectures is a plus.Must be eligible to work able of obtaining necessary security clearance.COMPLIMENTARY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGEPrevious experience in Space or Constellation OperationsDevelopment and testing of new automated testing methodologiesKnowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/JamaDemonstrated capability to efficiently work autonomously and with little to no supervisionWritten and verbal communications skills wledge of French will be considered favorably