Senior Satellite Communications Systems Advisor

ADGA is hiring a fulltime Senior Satellite Communication Systems Advisor to assist in managing a largescale Space and Satellite Communication projects that we manage for our Defence client.

As a Senior Satellite Communication Systems Advisor you would be to perform the following tasks:

• Review analyze and provide recommendations on space system interface documentation;
• Compose operational space system deficiency and requirements documentation;
• Produce and present concise monthly reports in summary of all technical progress at the stakeholder and vendor/contractor level; and
• Provide technical input to project plans:
  • Plans (including test and integration) and drawings; and
  • Schedules.
• Review analyze and provide recommendation on space system engineering documents including Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs) Review Item Discrepancies (RIDs) plans standards specifications and related data to assess their adequacy and suitability;
• Develop test plans for prototypes and full tests;
• Create SOWs related to subjects such as Space satellite communications telecommunications etc.;
• Review analyze and provide technical input to SOWs related to subjects such as  Space satellite communications telecommunications etc.;
• Provide input to the full lifecycle cost of the proposed Space System;
• Recommend satellite communications level solutions based on an analysis of discrepancies deficiencies and changes to equipment and specifications;
• Liaise with DND and stakeholder engineering groups to ensure space system integrity performance reliability and maintainability;
• Provide space system integration and analysis services;
• Review analyze and provide recommendations relating to satellite communications and associated documentation;
• Conduct design technical and management reviews of designs and documents such as schedules test plans and programmatic plans delivered to DND to monitor advise and report on progress and potential problems ;
• Conduct or oversee space system integration testing and evaluation;
• Manage system test and evaluation plans and present the results to the TA;
• Analyze space system deficiencies and recommend effective solutions;
• Review analyze and provide recommendations on the suitability of industry documentation;
• Conduct technical definition studies and options analyses of potential scope and plans for space systems.

Qualifications :

• An Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian University; or a nonCanadian Engineering or Science degree that must be accredited by one of the following institutions:

  • Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC); 

  • World Education Services (WES);

  • or University of Toronto Comparative Education Services.

  • A diploma or certificate minimum two years from a recognized college in an Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) field; Or

  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer by any Professional Engineering selfregulatory bodies within the provinces of Canada.

• The Senior Satellite Communication Systems Advisor must have a minimum of ten years of experience within the last twenty years as a Satellite Communication Specialist.

• The Senior Satellite Communication Systems Advisor must have a minimum of five years of experience within the last ten years writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g. Statement of Work Statement of Requirements technical specifications) for Satellite Communications projects valued at $5M or more.

• The Senior Satellite Communication Systems Advisor must have a minimum of five years of experience within the last ten years working in project management in at least two of the following:

  • Procurement;

  • Approvals;

  • Construction;

  • Commissioning;

  • Contract administration. 

• The Senior Satellite Communication Systems Advisor must have a minimum of five years of experience within the last ten years integrating and testing spacecraft communications at the subsystem component level and the overall system level.

Additional Information :

WorkLife Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive worklife balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work and policies designed to support employees through their daytoday routines and major life events. For example we offer a Maternity/Parental TopUp (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave TopUp (up to 180 days). 

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employeebased DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued respected and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary ADGA has a companywide profitsharing plan for all fulltime and parttime employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan ADGA pays for Health & Dental a Health Spending Account ShortTerm Disability an Employee Assistance Program and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships 5000 perks through Perkoplis a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan and access to a wide range of other employeecentric services and savings programs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime