Satellite Bus Systems Engineer

MANNARINO Systems & Software Inc. is a leader in providing safety-critical systems, software, hardware and certification engineering services to the aerospace, defense, space, simulation & power generation industries. Our customer base is very large, covering traditional aerospace companies as well as new and exciting markets, including electric propulsion, Urban Air Mobility, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and autonomous flight. The MANNARINO culture is focused on high quality, hard work, professionalism and teamwork within a highly respectful, motivating atmosphere geared towards long-term business growth.

As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• a comprehensive group insurance and RRSP plan
• a flextime policy with paid overtime
• discretionary bonuses
• a fitness reimbursement program
• other office perks such as catered weekly lunches and free hot beverages (espresso, coffee, hot chocolate and tea)
• regular company outings

We are seeking a Satellite Bus Systems Engineer to design structural, thermal, power distribution, attitude control, propulsion, CD&H, TT&C/PDT, FSW, and interface architectures that support payloads and mission operations for current and next-generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The successful candidate will lead the definition, design, integration, verification, and on-orbit support of platform subsystems while ensuring compliance with mission requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Concept & Requirements: Translate mission-level requirements into system requirements and allocate them across platform subsystems including Structures, Thermal Control System (TCS), Electrical Power System (EPS), Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), Propulsion (PROP), Command & Data Handling (C&DH), TT&C/PDT, and Flight Software (FSW).
• Develop Platform Architecture Documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Design Descriptions.
• Manage requirements and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Concept Trade Studies & Feasibility Analysis: Lead trade studies related to structural designs, thermal control concepts, and power generation solutions. Perform feasibility assessments to support platform architecture decisions.
• Detailed Design: Oversee the detailed design of major platform subsystems. Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), fault-tree analysis, reliability assessments, and availability studies.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement: Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade-study results to senior leadership and stakeholders. Coordinate and maintain ICDs between payload and platform subsystem teams.
• Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V): Develop verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures for unit, subsystem, and platform-level testing.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams of junior and intermediate systems engineers and interns.
• Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management: Establish and maintain platform engineering standards. Ensure analyses, software, documentation, and deliverables are maintained under configuration control.
• Launch Site, On-Orbit & Operations Support: Support launch-site activities, interface checklists, pre-launch verification procedures, and early-orbit checkout operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of spacecraft systems engineering experience on LEO, MEO, and/or GEO satellite platforms.
• Deep understanding of spacecraft bus subsystems and subsystem interactions.
• Experience with power electronics design and high-precision attitude control hardware.
• Strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience supporting system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Experience using Confluence and Jira.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• French language proficiency is considered an asset.

At MANNARINO, we believe that passion and a desire to learn is crucial. Diversity of thought and experiences leads to innovative solutions and creativity. This is why we would like to encourage all those interested to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be held in strict confidence. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.