Senior Mission and Operations Satellite Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX is hiring a Senior Mission and Operations Satellite Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing for a remote contract role connected to Montreal, QC. Experienced satellite professionals who want meaningful ownership of mission design and operations are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

About the Role

This remote contract position places you at the centre of satellite mission definition and operational readiness for HIKINEX. As the Senior Mission and Operations Satellite Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing, you will apply senior systems-engineering judgement across concept development, procedure creation, and ongoing flight support so that spacecraft meet their objectives from launch through routine operations. The work is remote yet oriented toward talent searching for Senior Mission and Operations Satellite Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing jobs near Montreal, QC and for HIKINEX careers.

Core Duties

• Develop and refine concepts of operations for satellite missions so on-orbit performance and reliability remain high
• Create mission timelines, detailed operational procedures, and contingency responses covering spacecraft and ground elements
• Perform systems analyses that support design trades, payload interfaces, and ground-segment coordination
• Assist real-time and offline satellite operations, including anomaly investigation and recovery recommendations
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to confirm system requirements deliver intended mission results
• Produce and maintain operations handbooks, readiness materials, and related documentation

Who We're Looking For

• Substantial senior-level experience in satellite systems engineering with emphasis on mission and operations domains
• Solid command of spacecraft operations concepts, mission-planning approaches, and systems-engineering methods
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues spanning space and ground segments
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with engineering, operations, and stakeholder groups
• Education in aerospace, systems, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Comfort succeeding in remote collaborative settings and contract engagements

Why Join HIKINEX

HIKINEX is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. Candidates considering HIKINEX careers will find a collaborative setting that values deep technical expertise in satellite mission and operations work.

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