Posted 4 months ago
CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer | Remote Opportunity | Fastwater Staffing
@ HIKINEX
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
HIKINEX, through Fastwater Staffing, is hiring a CONOPS and Mission Analysis Systems Engineer on a full-time contract basis for advanced LEO and MEO satellite programs. The role leads mission planning, trade studies, system requirements and operational analysis from concept through on-orbit operations. The posting states a remote opportunity for US and Canadian citizens, an immediate start, and compensation to be determined based on skills and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead mission concept, trade studies and requirements definition
- Develop CONOPS, mission timelines and operational scenarios
- Perform orbit, coverage, link budget and resource analysis
- Define spacecraft, payload and ground interfaces and ICDs
- Support integration, verification, validation and program reviews
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in aerospace, electrical engineering, physics or related field
- 8+ years in LEO/MEO mission planning or satellite operations
- Strong systems engineering and orbit mechanics background
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA
- English proficiency required; French an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Work setting | Home, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
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HIKINEX
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Hikinex is a company that provides scalable business support. We specialize in supporting growing businesses. Our HIKINEX agents are sourced, trained, and promoted to seamlessly integrate into businesses of all sizes across a wide range of industries. We are passionate about our clients and strive to deliver an unparalleled experience. As a result, our employees are highly trained, our services are fully scalable, and our monthly plans are commitment-free. We invest heavily in our clients, and our processes are designed to demonstrate our commitment to their success. Your team at HIKINEX is committed to helping you succeed.
- LinkedIn followers
- 110,005
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 330
- Reported office locations
- 236 W Portal Ave, 390, San Francisco, California 94127, US
- Business categories
- Business Development
- Professional Services
- Outsourcing
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- HIKINEX
- Specialties
- business outsourcing
- administrative service
- marketing services
- recruiting services
- customer care support
- sales support
- lead generation
- business networking
- business development
- recruiting process outsourcing
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
- Event Planning
- business solution
- Campaign management
- Sourcing
- Graphic Designing
- and Consulting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- 0
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Hikinex is a company that provides scalable business support. We specialize in supporting growing businesses. Our HIKINEX agents are sourced, trained, and promoted to seamlessly integrate into businesses of all sizes across a wide range of industries. We are passionate about our clients and strive to deliver an unparalleled experience. As a result, our employees are highly trained, our services are fully scalable…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | business outsourcingadministrative servicemarketing servicesrecruiting servicescustomer care supportsales supportlead generationbusiness networkingbusiness developmentrecruiting process outsourcing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 106 |
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📍 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
📄 Employment Type: Contract
🏢 Work Arrangement: Remote Opportunity for US and Canadian Citizens
🚀 Start Date: Immediate
💰 Compensation: TBD -- based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Must be eligible to obtain the required security clearance.
- English proficiency is required. French is considered an asset.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer to lead mission planning, systems engineering, and operational analysis for advanced LEO and MEO satellite programs. In this role, you will develop mission concepts, perform trade studies and mission analyses, define system requirements, and support system integration from concept through on-orbit operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in satellite mission planning, systems engineering, and cross-functional technical leadership within the aerospace industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture stakeholder functional, performance, environmental, and security requirements.
- Lead workshops and trade studies to define mission objectives and system requirements.
- Translate mission objectives into traceable system-level requirements.
- Define and manage spacecraft, payload, and ground segment interfaces, including ICDs and data flows.
- Develop and maintain the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) across all mission phases.
- Create mission timelines, operational scenarios, flow diagrams, and supporting documentation.
- Perform mission analysis, including orbit design, coverage analysis, link budgets, and resource assessments.
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs involving orbit selection, constellation design, payload configuration, cost, risk, and performance.
- Develop verification plans, validation procedures, and test matrices.
- Support system integration, verification, validation (IV&V), and operational readiness activities.
- Present technical results during major program reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and ORR.
- Support mission operations, telemetry analysis, contingency planning, SOOH development, and operator training.
- Maintain configuration control using PLM tools.
- Support proposal development, technology roadmapping, and business capture activities.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in LEO/MEO mission planning, mission analysis, or satellite operations.
- Strong background in:
- Systems Engineering
- Orbit Mechanics
- Space Environment Analysis
- Mission Planning and CONOPS Development
- Spacecraft, Payload, and Ground Segment Integration
- Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational support.
- Experience using Confluence and JIRA.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
- English language proficiency is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- French language proficiency.
- Experience supporting end-to-end satellite mission lifecycle activities.
- Experience leading technical trade studies and systems engineering reviews.
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and configuration management.
- Experience supporting commercial or government satellite programs.
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