Spacecraft EMC Systems Engineer | Remote Opportunity | Fastwater Staffing
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- We’re looking for a technically strong and hands-on EMC engineering professional with extensive spacecraft electrical design experience and the ability to lead complex electromagnetic compatibility ac
- The ideal candidate can define EMC architectures, assess conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility, recommend mitigation strategies, oversee verification testing, and resolve cross-subsystem
- Strong candidates will combine deep technical expertise in spacecraft EMC with engineering leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate technical risks and solutions to multidisciplinary
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- 10+ years of electrical design engineering experience on LEO, MEO, or GEO missions.
- Proficiency in spacecraft-level and unit-level EMC requirements and simulations.
- Experience supervising EMC engineers or leading multidisciplinary task forces.
- Strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience supporting systems integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to simplify complex problems and solve them through analysis, similarity, or creative approaches.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or physics discipline.
- Knowledge of French.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary spacecraft engineering teams, customers, partners, and external suppliers.
- Experience leading spacecraft EMC design reviews, verification activities, and cross-functional technical investigations.
Full description
📍 Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Canada (West Montreal)
📄 Employment Type: TBD
🏢 Work Arrangement: Remote opportunities for U.S. and Canadian citizens; relocation assistance and bonus available for qualified UK and European candidates relocating to Canada
🚀 Start Date: TBD
💰 Compensation: TBD — based on skills and experience
Remote & Relocation Opportunities
- U.S. and Canadian Citizens: Remote work arrangement available.
- UK and European Candidates: Relocation assistance and a relocation bonus are available for qualified candidates willing to relocate to Canada.
- Candidates should be prepared to collaborate with multidisciplinary spacecraft engineering teams, customers, partners, and suppliers.
Important Screening Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
- 10+ years of electrical design engineering experience on LEO, MEO, or GEO spacecraft missions.
- Experience with spacecraft-level and unit-level electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements and simulations.
- Experience leading EMC engineers or multidisciplinary engineering task forces.
- Strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience supporting systems integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- French is an asset but is not required.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Spacecraft EMC Systems Engineer to lead electromagnetic compatibility architecture, analysis, electrical design reviews, and verification activities for spacecraft systems.
The role focuses on defining EMC requirements, evaluating electrical and electromagnetic interactions across spacecraft subsystems, overseeing EMC testing, and coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, partners, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout the spacecraft development lifecycle, from early design and requirements definition through integration, verification, and on-orbit anomaly support.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a technically strong and hands-on EMC engineering professional with extensive spacecraft electrical design experience and the ability to lead complex electromagnetic compatibility activities.