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

Career Opportunity and Primary Roles / Responsibilities

• Experience with digital payload systems and digital communications

• Understanding of interaction and integration between payload subsystems

• Strong knowledge of GN&C and spacecraft subsystem trimetry

• Solid systems engineering capabilities with ability to interpret mission‑level requirements

• Hands‑on experience in satellite systems engineering

• Roles contribute to three major MDA satellite constellations supporting cutting‑edge missions:

  • Lightspeed Broadband Constellation: delivering global high‑speed connectivity using advanced digital payloads
  • High‑capacity data networks: moving gigabytes of data through sophisticated payload systems and high‑speed ground terminals
  • Earth Observation Missions: radar‑based ground imaging for ice‑shelf monitoring, wildfire detection, and environmental insights

• Engineers receive end‑to‑end involvement from Phase 0 design through launch and orbit operations, including:

  • Detailed spacecraft design, assembly, and integration
  • Deployment and launch management to orbital position
  • Engineering of key satellite subsystems: GN&C, electrical power distribution, payload and antenna subsystems, electrical propulsion systems

• Hands‑on work with spacecraft software maintenance to ensure mission continuity and system reliability in orbit

• SAR payload engineer responsibilities include:

  • Generating and maintaining requirements for the SAR antenna subsystem and other payload units
  • Performing requirements management activities such as tracing parent/child requirements and providing justification
  • Leading or coordinating development of design architecture and subsystem‑level performance budgets
  • Supporting or coordinating cross‑disciplinary teams to converge on mission‑compliant design architectures
  • Supporting design review preparation and presentation, including generating technical notes
  • Creating and maintaining verification plans, matrices, and detailed test requirements
  • Developing and maintaining matrices to identify and track all product development hardware
  • Developing test plans and supporting test activities from planning through production

Required Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience
• Previous experience with SAR & RF system designs, beam forming, antenna parameters.
• Experience with System testing, and facilities associated to radiated tests (ex: Planar Near Field Range)
• Experience in concepts of space and/or ground segment design antenna applications, specification and integration methodologies.
• Knowledge in Matlab & Simulink and other simulation tools

Complementary skills/knowledge

• Requirements Management tools such as Windchill/Jama
• Previous experience in Space programs
• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in French, knowledge of English will be considered favorably (Contact with customers outside Québec, work on English-language deliverables).

Knowledge of English is required to communicate and work with customers outside the province of Quebec. / La connaissance de l'anglais est requise pour communiquer et travailler avec nos clients situés à l'extérieur de la province de Québec.

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.