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CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer – On-site OpportunityHIKINEX • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer – On-site Opportunity

CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer – On-site Opportunity

HIKINEX • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time (Permanent Preferred) / Contract (Exceptional Candidates)
Work Arrangement: Permanent, On-site (Preferred
Start Date: Immediate Compensation: TBD -- based on skills and experience

Important Screening Requirements
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
  • Must be eligible to obtain the required security clearance.
  • On-site work is strongly preferred. Remote work will only be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
  • English proficiency is required. French is considered an asset.
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer to lead mission planning, systems engineering, and operational analysis for advanced LEO and MEO satellite programs. In this role, you will develop mission concepts, perform trade studies and mission analyses, define system requirements, and support system integration from concept through on-orbit operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in satellite mission planning, systems engineering, and cross-functional technical leadership within the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Capture stakeholder functional, performance, environmental, and security requirements.
  • Lead workshops and trade studies to define mission objectives and system requirements.
  • Translate mission objectives into traceable system-level requirements.
  • Define and manage spacecraft, payload, and ground segment interfaces, including ICDs and data flows.
  • Develop and maintain the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) across all mission phases.
  • Create mission timelines, operational scenarios, flow diagrams, and supporting documentation.
  • Perform mission analysis, including orbit design, coverage analysis, link budgets, and resource assessments.
  • Evaluate architectural trade-offs involving orbit selection, constellation design, payload configuration, cost, risk, and performance.
  • Develop verification plans, validation procedures, and test matrices.
  • Support system integration, verification, validation (IV&V), and operational readiness activities.
  • Present technical results during major program reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and ORR.
  • Support mission operations, telemetry analysis, contingency planning, SOOH development, and operator training.
  • Maintain configuration control using PLM tools.
  • Support proposal development, technology roadmapping, and business capture activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in LEO/MEO mission planning, mission analysis, or satellite operations.
  • Strong background in:
    • Systems Engineering
    • Orbit Mechanics
    • Space Environment Analysis
    • Mission Planning and CONOPS Development
    • Spacecraft, Payload, and Ground Segment Integration
  • Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational support.
  • Experience using Confluence and JIRA.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
  • English language proficiency is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • French language proficiency.
  • Experience supporting end-to-end satellite mission lifecycle activities.
  • Experience leading technical trade studies and systems engineering reviews.
  • Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and configuration management.
  • Experience supporting commercial or government satellite programs.
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