About the role#
The Satellite Engineering Student works with the engineering team in Saint-Hubert, Quebec. You will support the operation of a fleet of spacecraft. This is a full-time, paid position covering the Winter and Summer 2027 terms, from January through August.
What you'll do#
- Monitor scheduled activities to ensure satellite health and maintain logs.
- Track orbit evolution, perform routine maintenance, and assist with collision avoidance.
- Provide real-time support for special and contingency satellite activities.
- Confirm successful execution of tasks and identify anomalous satellite behavior.
- Learn to monitor mission health and orbit performance.
- Implement contingency recoveries and maintain hardware and software configurations.
- Identify process improvements and manage relevant documentation.
What you'll need#
- Successful completion of three years in an Engineering degree, preferably in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Physics and Astronomy.
- Fluent knowledge of both spoken and written English.
- Ability to meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
- Ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Secret level.
- Please attach an official university transcript to your application.
- Knowledge of French, control systems, radio frequency systems, electrical power systems, orbital mechanics, Linux, database management, AI, machine learning, or programming (Python, Java, SQL, Perl, Matlab, C) is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Montreal, Quebec (Saint-Hubert).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $27.80 per hour.
About Calian Group
Calian Group provides services in health, communications, learning, and security. Founded in 1982, the company maintains its headquarters in Ottawa. It operates as a public entity with a workforce of over 1,000 employees. The firm serves clients across North American and international markets through four primary business segments.
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