Satellite and Payload System Test Authority

MANNARINO Systems & Software Inc. is a leader in providing safety-critical systems, software, hardware and certification engineering services to the aerospace, defense, space, simulation & power generation industries.

Our customer base is very large, covering traditional aerospace companies as well as new and exciting markets, including electric propulsion, Urban Air Mobility, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and autonomous flight.

The MANNARINO culture is focused on high quality, hard work, professionalism and teamwork within a highly respectful, motivating atmosphere geared towards long-term business growth.

As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• a comprehensive group insurance and RRSP plan
• a flextime policy with paid overtime
• discretionary bonuses
• a fitness reimbursement program
• other office perks such as catered weekly lunches and free hot beverages (espresso, coffee, hot chocolate and tea)
• regular company outings

Career Opportunity and Primary Roles / Responsibilities

Authority will be responsible for the définition of Test Plans, Test Methods and Requirements, Ground Test Equipement definition support, implementation and testing in support of MDA Digital Telecommunication satellite payloads.

The Payload Test Authority engineer will perform, be responsible and participate in the following tasks and activities:

• Trade-off studies to design and develop Test Plans for Satellites and Payloads, aligning with verification & validation matrices and Program objectives
• Lead and develop Test Methods and Test requirements; oversee Test Procedures and their execution
• Lead a cross-disciplinary team to converge on methodology and integration of the tests in accordance with the program requirements.
• Maintain the verification & validation Matrices over the course of the program life cycle all the way to on-orbit commissioning in coordination with the SatOps team
• Lead and coordinate Satellite and payload testing: EGSE, Test supervision, data analysis, trending…Test reports
• Support the development of Satellite Operation Manuals and associated trainings.
• Develop and support In-Orbit Test (IOT) and anomaly resolution.

Required Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering in a relevant field
• At least 10 years of relevant practical experience in digital communication commercial application in the space domain
• Previous experience with LEO/MEO/GEO satellite communication systems
• Understanding of Phased Array Antenna with multiple active elements and knowledge of various modulation types, signal processing and Networking
• Systems Engineering experience in concepts of space and ground segment, specification and integration, knowledge of Flight Software, Satellite Database
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages

Miscellaneous Requirements

• Previous experience in Constellation Operations
• Development and testing of new automated methodologies
• Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work autonomously and with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably

• Work can be done remotely.
• For employees based in Montreal, the work model is hybrid (at least one day at the office).
• The position might require travel to visit customers (in North America)

Knowledge of English is required to communicate and work with customers outside the province of Quebec. / La connaissance de l'anglais est requise pour communiquer et travailler avec nos clients situés à l'extérieur de la province de Québec.

At MANNARINO, we believe that passion and a desire to learn is crucial. Diversity of thought and experiences leads to innovative solutions and creativity. This is why we would like to encourage all those interested to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be held in strict confidence. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.