Provide technical expertise related to power & data interfaces, power analyses & budgets, failure analysis and functional testing for newly designed Platform telecommunication satellite
Manage electrical interface control documentation for power, analog, digital & RF connections between Platform and Payload units & subsystems
Support electrical analyses, budgets & design details related to power generation, storage & distribution
Perform failure modes & effects analyses and support failure detection, isolation & recovery activities
Support Platform test activities including preparation and/or review of test plans, procedures & reports
Prepare total dose & single event effects ionizing radiation analyses
Write systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
Support satellite development activities: concept of operations and communication Payload integration on Platform
Support various program reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience with system-level electrical power generation, storage and distribution
Strong electrical systems engineering background including experience with electronic unit designs, wiring harnesses, data bus protocol standards and system-level testing
Understanding of the space environment, communication satellites, radio frequency (RF) equipment and the various solar cell & battery technologies
Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably

Satellite Platform Electrical Systems Engineer

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