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DIGITAL PAYLOAD PRINCIPAL SYSTEM ENGINEER Location: Montreal, QC We’re partnering with a well-established satellite and space technology company that’s growing its Satellite Systems team in Montreal. This role focuses on the system-level design and architecture of advanced digital communication payloads for next-generation LEO/MEO satellite constellations. What You’ll Do • Lead end-to-end architecture and design of digital satellite payloads • Drive system requirements, trade studies, and capacity analysis • Support program execution and proposal efforts • Collaborate with customers and cross-functional engineering teams • Lead and participate in design reviews across the full program lifecycle • Define requirements for key subsystems (onboard digital processing, phased-array antennas, feeder links, optical ISLs) • Oversee test planning and system verification What We’re Looking For • Bachelor’s degree or higher in EE, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field • 15+ years of experience in satellite payload or communication systems engineering • Strong background in LEO/MEO constellation architecture and digital payloads • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams • Solid knowledge of digital communications, signal processing, SDR, antennas, and networking • Familiarity with simulation tools, space environment, and orbital mechanics • 5G NTN experience is a plus • Strong communication and collaboration skills (French a plus; English beneficial)