At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SAR engineering for space missions and enhance mission concepts.
- Company: Fastwater Staffing and Recruiting, a leader in innovative space solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and a chance to work on groundbreaking projects.
- Other info: Exciting career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in space technology.
- Qualifications: Graduate degree in relevant fields and extensive experience in radar or SAR systems.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
What you will do:
- Contribute end-to-end to SAR engineering across the full lifecycle of a SAR space mission.
- Contribute to the mission concept of operations and high-level mission specs, including spacecraft budgets for the SAR payload.
- Lead technical solutions for mission enhancements: beam mode design, mission concept design, image quality modelling.
- Take part in mission-level risk management, integration, verification and validation.
- Own design trade-offs across spacecraft systems, coverage and access, SAR payload, SAR processor and end-user applications.
- Key member of the team through commissioning, calibration and early operations; mentor others.
What you need:
- Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Math or Physics (or equivalent).
- 10+ years with radar, SAR or similar active imaging systems (hardware, processors and/or data products).
- 5+ years in a space systems engineering or similar complex systems environment.
- SAR remote sensing experience: system design, operation, applications/exploitation and/or calibration.
- Strong communicator.
- US citizen or permanent resident.
Nice to have:
- MATLAB, Python;
- satellite SAR payload design and operations;
- space mission design;
- spacecraft design;
- geospatial data.
Senior Systems MTS, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Missions in Vancouver employer: Hikinex
Hikinex is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where experienced engineers can thrive in their careers. Located in a vibrant tech hub, we offer competitive benefits, continuous professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge satellite technology that impacts commercial, government, and defense sectors. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages meaningful contributions to the future of space exploration.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Systems MTS, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Missions in Vancouver
SAR Engineering
Mission Concept Design
Beam Mode Design
Image Quality Modelling
Risk Management
Integration and Verification
Design Trade-offs
