[ FastWater Staffing ] CONOPs and Mission Analysis System Engineer

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.