{"id":639319,"url":"https://alion.io/job/scalian-digital-payload-system-engineer","title":"Digital Payload System Engineer","company":{"id":181348,"name":"Scalian","domain":"scalian.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/scalian","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":85,"open_postings":252,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.603,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":34,"computed_at":"2026-10-10T05:45:15Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Montreal, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":71000,"max_usd":133000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":14},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-09T16:14:51Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-06-09","last_verified_at":"2026-10-11T15:55:45Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":124,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":123},"description":"Temps-Plein / Full-Time\nMode de travail: Hybride / Work arrangement: Hybrid\nWe are looking for a Digital Payload Systems Engineer to collaborate on one of our projects in the space sector.\nWho are we?\nScalian is amultinational engineering consulting firm with over 35 years of experience and nearly 6,000 specialists across 12 countries.\nWe provide expertise in Operations & Technology and Information Technology to a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, railways, and energy, supporting their development.\nAt Scalian, people are at the heart of our priorities. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to achieve your professional goals in a collaborative and supportive environment.\n***\nNous recherchons un(e) Ingénieur.e en systèmes de charge utile numérique pour collaborer sur l'un de nos projets dans le secteur spatial.\nQui sommes-nous ?\nScalian est une société multinationale de conseil en ingénierie, forte de plus de 35 ans d'expérience et de près de 6 000 spécialistes répartis dans 12 pays.\nNous mettons notre expertise en Opérations et Technologie et Technologies de l'information au service de secteurs variés tels que l'aérospatiale, la défense, le ferroviaire et l'énergie, en soutenant leur développement et leur exploitation.\nChez Scalian l'humain est au coeur de nos priorités. En nous rejoignant, vous aurez vous aurez l'opportunité d'atteindre vos objectifs professionnels dans un environnement collaboratif et bienveillant.\n Role and Responsibilities:\nIn this role, the Digital Payload Systems Engineer will get end to end involvement-from Phase 0 design all the way to launch and orbit operations, to support satellite constellation projects. This includes participation in spacecraft design, assembly and integration; deployment and launch management to orbital position; engineering of key satellite subsystems; as well as hands on work with spacecraft software maintenance, ensuring mission continuity and system reliability once the spacecraft is in orbit.\nThe Digital Payload System Engineer is responsible for the architecture design, analysis, implementation, optimization of end-to-end communication digital payload systems and sub-systems for high capacity constellations. This work includes program and proposal efforts, front-end architecture and design of the most advanced LEO and MEO Communication Satellite Constellations with very high data rate systems.\nMain tasks may include to:\nLead the design of communication satellite payloads and end-to-end telecommunications of constellation\nLiaise discussions with our customers and program\nPerform requirement analysis and detailed trade\nLead and contribute to capacity analysis to evaluate satellite\nLead and contribute to design reviews over the full Space Programs Life Cycle\nSystem requirements definition and flow down for subsystem such as:Onboard Digital Processor\nDirect Radiating Phased Array Antenna\nOptical Intra-Satellite Links\nFeeder Subsystems\n\nSupervise & generate test plans\n***\nRôle et responsabilités :\nDans ce rôle, l'ingénieur en systèmes de charge utile numérique sera impliqué de bout en bout - de la conception en phase 0 jusqu'au lancement et aux opérations en orbite - afin de soutenir les projets de constellations de satellites. Cela comprend la participation à la conception, à l'assemblage et à l'intégration des engins spatiaux ; la gestion du déploiement et du lancement jusqu'à la position orbitale ; l'ingénierie des sous-systèmes clés des satellites ; ainsi que des tâches pratiques liées à la maintenance des logiciels des engins spatiaux, afin d'assurer la continuité des missions et la fiabilité des systèmes une fois l'engin spatial en orbite.\nL'ingénieur en systèmes de charge utile numérique est responsable de la conception de l'architecture, de l'analyse, de la mise en œuvre et de l'optimisation des systèmes et sous-systèmes de charge utile numérique de communication de bout en bout pour les constellations à haute capacité. Ce travail comprend les efforts liés aux programmes et aux propositions, ainsi que l'architecture et la conception de l'avant-garde des constellations de satellites de communication LEO et MEO les plus avancées, dotées de systèmes à très haut débit.\nLes tâches principales peuvent inclure :\nDiriger la conception des charges utiles des satellites de communication et des télécommunications de bout en bout de la constellation\nAssurer la liaison avec nos clients et le programme\nRéaliser l'analyse des besoins et les études comparatives détaillées\nDiriger et contribuer à l'analyse de capacité pour évaluer les satellites\nDiriger et contribuer aux revues de conception tout au long du cycle de vie des programmes spatiaux\nDéfinition des exigences système et leur déclinaison vers les sous-systèmes, tels que :Processeur numérique embarqué\nAntenne à réseau phasé à rayonnement direct\nLiaisons optiques intra-satellitaires\nSous-systèmes d'alimentation\n\nSuperviser et élaborer des plans de test\n Required Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Physics or equivalent or other relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience\n10+ years of experience in satellite systems enigneering, mostly working with digital payload systems,digital communications, and/or RF systems and sensors\nUnderstanding of interaction and integration between payload subsystems\nStrong knowledge of GN&C and spacecraft subsystem trimetry\nSolid systems engineering capabilities with ability to interpret mission-level requirements\nRelevant experience in Satellite LEO/MEO Constellation Architecture and System Design\nGood understanding of the architectures, trades and budgets related to:Digital communication equipment\nSignal processing and Modulation schemes\nAntennas key performance parameters\nDigital communication equipment, signal processing and Networking\nSDR (Software Defined Radio)\nRouting protocols & Class of Service\nKnowledge of 5G NTN will be considered favorably\n\nKnowledge of simulation tools is desirable\nUnderstanding of software development with Agile method\nUnderstanding of the space environment and orbit mechanics\nAbility to fragment complex problems as well as strong analytic and problem solving skills\nDemonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills in English; French will be considered favorably\nExcellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic\n***\nQualifications requises :\nLicence ou diplôme supérieur en génie électrique et informatique, en physique ou dans une discipline équivalente ou pertinente, ou une combinaison équivalente de formation et d'expérience\nPlus de 10 ans d'expérience en ingénierie des systèmes satellitaires, principalement dans le domaine des systèmes de charge utile numérique, des communications numériques et/ou des systèmes et capteurs RF\nCompréhension de l'interaction et de l'intégration entre les sous-systèmes de charge utile\nSolides connaissances en GN&C et en trimétrie des sous-systèmes spatiaux\nSolides compétences en ingénierie des systèmes, avec une capacité à interpréter les exigences au niveau de la mission\nExpérience pertinente en architecture de constellations de satellites LEO/MEO et en conception de systèmes\nBonne compréhension des architectures, des compromis techniques et des budgets liés à : Équipements de communication numérique\nTraitement du signal et schémas de modulation\nParamètres de performance clés des antennes\nÉquipements de communication numérique, traitement du signal et mise en réseauSDR (radio logicielle)\n\nProtocoles de routage et la classe de service\nUne connaissance de la 5G NTN sera considérée comme un atout\n\nConnaissance des outils de simulation est souhaitable\nCompréhension du développement logiciel selon la méthode Agile\nCompréhension de l'environnement spatial et de la mécanique orbitale\nCapacité à décomposer des problèmes complexes ainsi que de solides compétences en analyse et en résolution de problèmes\nDémontrer d'excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale en anglais ; la maîtrise du français sera considérée comme un atout\nD'excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et une solide éthique professionnelle\n Why join our team?\nGain valuable experience across various sectors and critical projects while advancing within the same company;\nEnjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (health and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, group RRSP with company Access continuous training to expand your knowledge and stay on the cutting edge of technology;\nAccess continuous training to expand your knowledge and stay on the cutting edge of technology;\nBuild a personalized career path aligned with your professional goals;\nExplore international work opportunities through our mobility program and global presence;\nJoin a dynamic, specialized, and growing team where communication is key 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