Satellite Control Technician

Position overview

Satellite operations

• Perform scheduled real-time satellite and TT&C operations according to approved procedures.
• Conduct pre-pass readiness tests, including equipment configuration and command/data-flow validation.
• Execute satellite passes, verify telemetry, transmit commands, and download data.
• Complete post-pass file transfers, equipment deconfiguration, and event logging.
• Perform on-orbit telemetry playback and analysis; monitor telemetry for anomalies and limit violations in real time and stored data.
• Review daily, weekly, and replanned operational products and ensure special instructions are incorporated.

Procedures and support

• Develop, maintain, and validate operational procedures.
• Support engineering teams in developing and improving manual and automated procedures.
• Initiate corrective actions for procedural issues and support or direct anomaly recovery when required.
• Maintain workstations, produce data-loss reports, and provide operational support to internal teams and authorized external stakeholders.
• Maintain security protocols and report unauthorized access.

Education and qualifications

• Post-secondary education in electronics, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
• French-language skills are listed as an asset in the English qualifications. The French-language portion describes French and English proficiency as required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; problem-solving and decision-making ability; ability to work under pressure and independently or as part of a team.
• RF communications knowledge or experience, computer-based control systems knowledge, and familiarity with space operations are assets.

Schedule

• Must be able to work rotating day, night, and weekend shifts.

Additional requirements

• Must meet Canadian Controlled Goods Program requirements.
• Must be eligible to obtain Secret-level security clearance.

Compensation

• Compensation is stated as $40,000–$60,000; the posting does not specify the pay cadence.