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As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Platform Electrical Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise related to power & data interfaces, power analyses & budgets, failure analysis and functional testing for newly designed Platform telecommunication satellite.

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

• 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