Satellite Engineering Student

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. English to follow.
Technologies Avancées, Temps plein, Temporaire (May – Dec 2026)
L’étudiant en ingénierie des satellites travaille en partenariat avec l’équipe d’ingénierie, qui est basée à Saint-Hubert (Québec) et qui exploite une flotte d’engins spatiaux. Vous apprendrez à surveiller et à conserver la qualité de la mission et les performances de l’orbite, à mettre en place des mesures de récupération d’urgence, à maintenir les configurations matérielles et logicielles, ainsi qu’à identifier les améliorations et à conserver la documentation pertinente.
Fournir un soutien en temps réel pour la mise en œuvre d’activités satellites spéciales et de contingence confirmant la réussite de l’exécution des activités ou l’identification d’anomalies dans le comportement des satellites
Diplôme d’ingénieur de trois ans, de préférence en aérospatiale, en électricité, en mécanique, ou en physique et astronomie
Une maîtrise parfaite de l’anglais parlé et écrit est requise ; le français est un atout.
Systèmes de contrôle
Mécanique orbitale
Système d’exploitation Linux
Systèmes de gestion de bases de données
Intelligence artificielle et apprentissage automatique
Compétences en programmation (Python, Java, SQL, Perl, Matlab, C)
Advanced Technologies, Full-time, Temporary (May – Dec 2026)
from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.
The Satellite Engineering Student works hand-in-hand with the engineering team, which is based in Saint-Hubert Quebec and operates a fleet of spacecraft. You will learn to monitor and maintain mission health and orbit performance, implement contingency recoveries, maintain hardware and software configurations, as well as identify improvements and keep relevant all documentation.
Assist with operations and monitoring of scheduled activities to ensure satellite health and maintain logging records
Assist with the monitoring of orbit evolution, routine orbit maintenance and collision avoidance activities
Provide assistance for real time support for the implementation of special and contingency satellite activities confirming successful activity execution or identifying anomalous satellite behaviour
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 is required and French is an asset
Experience with one or more of the following elements would be an asset:
Control systems,
Electrical power systems,
Linux operating system,
Database management systems,
Artificial intelligence and machine learning,
Programming skills (Python, Java, SQL, Perl, Matlab, C)
You will have the ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Secret level
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Flexible hours, on-site, hybrid, or work from home options depending on the role requirements.
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A balanced approach to work and life as we understand the importance of your personal lives.
Work on interesting projects that have a real-world impact
Are encouraged to participate in team building and company social activities