Systems Communications Payload Engineer

Aversan Inc. () is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries. We are currently seeking a qualified Systems Communications Payload Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing both payload architecture design and RF system performance analysis and performance budgets (i.e., capacity, Gain, GoT, EIRP) during the payload life cycle, including bids, requirement definitions, project implementation, testing phases, along with R&D activities in support of payload or processes improvement. Location: Montreal, QC Job Type: Full Time Working Arrangement: Hybrid Responsibilities Support or lead satellite payload design activities and participate in electrical and RF system performance evaluation. Prepare engineering documentation, including system requirements, specifications, design descriptions, verification and validation matrices, and system budgets. Perform system analyses and support program reviews (EQSR, SRR, PDR, CDR). Assist with payload assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) and participate in test reviews (TRR, TRB, DRB, NCR). Support payload testing, including EGSE operations, test supervision, and data analysis. Contribute to satellite-level testing, in-orbit testing (IOT), and subcontractor technical monitoring. Support DC/RF harness design, payload layout, and preparation of the Payload Operations Manual. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent. Minimum 10+ years of experience in telecommunications satellite payloads. Experience with RF communication systems, payload integration and testing, and system modeling/simulation. Familiarity with digital signal processing, Direct Radiating Array (DRA) antennas, and digital communication standards such as DVB-S2X and DVB-RCS2. Knowledge of digital modems, channelizers, and digital beamforming systems. Understanding of network switching protocols (Ethernet, MPLS) for non-terrestrial networks. Familiarity with digital communication interfaces such as SpaceWire and CANBus. Strong technical documentation and communication skills in English; ability to work with international customers. Canadian citizenship or permanent residency preferred. Please Note Interested applicants must apply directly to this link to be considered for this position: The name of the file for the resume should be the applicant’s full name and the position title you are applying for. The resume format should be PDF.

The engineer will lead satellite payload architecture design and RF system performance analysis throughout the project life cycle. Responsibilities include preparing engineering documentation, supporting assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T), and contributing to in-orbit testing.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 10 years of experience in telecommunications satellite payloads. Proficiency in RF communication systems, digital communication standards, and technical documentation in English is required.

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• Payload Architecture Design
• RF System Performance Analysis
• Satellite Payload Design
• System Modeling
• Digital Signal Processing
• Direct Radiating Array Antennas
• DVB-S2X
• DVB-RCS2
• Digital Beamforming
• Network Switching Protocols
• SpaceWire
• CANBus
• Technical Documentation
• AI&T
• RF Budgeting
• System Verification

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Transportation

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Aug 7, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level