Software Systems Engineer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Job Description

Seeking a Software Systems Engineer in Ottawa

Join a pioneering Systems Modeling team dedicated to architecting, developing, and maintaining the Telesat Lightspeed System Model application. This state-of-the-art engineering software tool operates on high-performance computing infrastructure, specializing in resource allocation and evaluating the end-to-end system performance of the Telesat Lightspeed satellite constellation.
Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate advanced algorithms in MATLAB to optimize system performance and reliability while adhering to system requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Software Development and Quality Assurance teams to integrate new algorithms, upgrade existing ones, and enhance testing coverage.
  • Improve link budget performance with a focus on RF.
  • Work closely with the Software Development team for efficient software integration of new and upgraded algorithms.
  • Interface with other engineering disciplines to define satellite payload and ground segment characteristics, performance metrics, evaluations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Support detailed studies of system performance validating the concept of operation between satellite and ground systems.
  • Draft technical requirements and documentation.
Essential Skills
  • Extensive MATLAB programming and development experience.
  • Proficiency in algorithm development.
  • Experience with Linux and mathematical software.
  • Strong Python scripting skills.
  • Experience in RF systems modeling and satellite communication.
  • Requirements analysis and algorithmic software development.
  • Experience with link budget and link analysis software.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Understanding of Mathematical Optimization (MILP).
  • Experience with satellite systems and orbital mechanics.
  • Research experience in UAV networks.
  • Knowledge of MIP/MILP (linear programming).
Work Environment
This role is based on-site in downtown Ottawa, with a hybrid work schedule allowing for four days in the office and one day remote (Wednesday). This opportunity is part of a long-term consulting engagement within one of the fastest-growing companies in the NCR, contributing to the largest space program in Canadian history.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $72.00/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.
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About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3231036
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $55.00-72.00 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned