Job Title: Systems Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to lead the development and delivery of advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) space missions from concept through commissioning and early operations. This role is ideal for a technical leader with deep SAR expertise who thrives on solving complex challenges, shaping mission strategy, and delivering high-impact geospatial intelligence capabilities.
Based in Richmond, BC, this position is initially offered as a 12-month contract with potential for permanent conversion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mission-level systems engineering activities across the full SAR mission lifecycle.
- Develop mission concepts, requirements, and spacecraft-level budgets that drive payload and mission design.
- Lead SAR mission solutioning, including beam mode development, image quality modeling, and mission architecture trade studies.
- Oversee technical risk management, integration, verification, and validation activities.
- Support SAR commissioning, calibration, and early mission operations.
- Provide technical guidance to leadership, customers, and business development teams.
- Mentor engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission success.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience with radar, SAR, or related imaging systems.
- 10+ years in space systems engineering or other complex systems environments.
- Strong expertise in SAR system design, operations, calibration, and data products.
- Experience leading technical programs throughout the engineering lifecycle.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Eligibility to obtain Reliability Status clearance and pass Controlled Goods Program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with MATLAB and Python.
- Knowledge of SAR payload design, satellite operations, and mission analysis.
- Understanding of spacecraft subsystems, orbital dynamics, and geospatial intelligence applications.
- Proven mentorship and technical leadership experience.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, BC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Richmond,BC.
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