Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer

MANNARINO Systems & Software Inc. is a leader in providing safety-critical systems, software, hardware and certification engineering services to the aerospace, defense, space, simulation & power generation industries.

Our customer base is very large, covering traditional aerospace companies as well as new and exciting markets, including electric propulsion, Urban Air Mobility , Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and autonomous flight.

The MANNARINO culture is focused on high quality, hard work, professionalism and teamwork within a highly respectful, motivating atmosphere geared towards long-term business growth.

As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• a comprehensive group insurance and RRSP plan
• a flextime policy with paid overtime
• discretionary bonuses
• a fitness reimbursement program
• other office perks such as catered weekly lunches and free hot beverages (espresso, coffee, hot chocolate and tea)
• regular company outings

Career Opportunity and Primary Roles / Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to the entire payload lifecycle — from architecture definition and requirement specification to integration, verification, and in-orbit validation. The role requires good understanding of both digital signal processing and RF payload architectures , especially involving Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Direct Radiating Array (DRA) systems.

Responsibilities: 

• Define, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for digital telecommunications payloads.
• Develop and execute verification plans , including defining test strategies, writing test procedures, and analyzing results.
• Lead or support system-level payload test campaigns, both at equipment and spacecraft level.
• Interface with payload hardware and software teams to ensure correct implementation and traceability of requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews and support anomaly investigation and resolution.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams including RF, digital, embedded software, FPGA, and systems engineering.
• Contribute to technology evolution by identifying opportunities for design optimization and innovation.

Required Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years+ of experience in telecommunications systems, particularly in digital payloads. (experience outside of the Space industry will also be considered)
• Strong expertise in requirements verification by test , including practical experience in developing and executing test plans.
• Solid understanding of digital payload architectures , including SDR-based flexible processors and beamforming using DRA.
• Familiarity with hardware and software tools used in payload verification, such as:
• Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and Spectrum Analyzers for RF testing
• Baseband signal generators , Channel Emulators , and BER testers
• Python , MATLAB , or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis
• SCPI , VISA , and similar interfaces for instrument control
• Good understanding of FPGA-based systems and embedded software architectures is a plus.

  Complementary skills/knowledge

• Previous experience in Space or Constellation Operations

• Development and testing of new automated testing methodologies

• Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama

• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work autonomously and with little to no supervision

• Written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably

Miscellaneous Requirements

• Work can be done remotely. 
• For employees based in Montreal, the work model is hybrid (at least one day at the office). 
• The position might require travel to visit customers (in North America)

Knowledge of English is required to communicate and work with customers outside the province of Quebec. / La connaissance de l'anglais est requise pour communiquer et travailler avec nos clients situés à l'extérieur de la province de Québec.

At MANNARINO, we believe that passion and a desire to learn is crucial. Diversity of thought and experiences leads to innovative solutions and creativity. This is why we would like to encourage all those interested to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be held in strict confidence.  Only those selected for interview will be contacted.