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Montserrat

GHGSat is the global leader in greenhouse gas emissions intelligence with the largest fleet of high-resolution satellites and aerial sensors. The company delivers critical insights about our planet using cutting-edge remote sensing technologies across air and space. As a pioneer in the commercialization of space-based greenhouse gas detection, GHGSat provides high-resolution, low-latency emissions data and analytics to industrial and government customers worldwide. By combining data from its proprietary satellite constellation, aircraft sensors, and third-party sources, the company empowers organizations to better understand, quantify, and reduce their environmental impact. GHGSat's proprietary remote-sensing and patented technology detects and measures emissions from industrial facilities onshore and offshore accurately, with daily site monitoring services and third-party data intelligence providing reliable, cost-efficient and actionable emission data for businesses, governments and financial services, helping them address climate risk, optimize performance and achieve their emission reduction targets. The company is expanding its capabilities through the development of next-generation space missions, broadening its product portfolio and delivering integrated, system-level Earth observation solutions for government and commercial partners.

## **Senior Space Mission Systems Specialist (12-month contract)**

**Location:** Remote/Montreal, Quebec, Canada (based out of Montreal, Ottawa, or Calgary offices with remote options considered case-by-case)

**Employment Type:** Contract (12 months with possibility of extension)

**Reporting to:** Manager of Space Systems Operations

### **Responsibilities**

**For GHGSat's current mission:**

- Lead mission engineering activities to support the reliable and cost-effective scaling of GHGSat's operational satellite constellation, driving system-level performance to increase reliability, reduce operational cost, and enhance mission responsiveness
- Develop and enhance automated monitoring and health management capabilities for space and ground segment systems
- Analyze and optimize ground segment utilization, including ground station scheduling, data downlink strategies, and network performance
- Support spacecraft development and integration activities, including design reviews, AIT, and system-level validation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with satellite operations, embedded software, payload, and ground systems teams to ensure end-to-end system performance

**For new mission development:**

- Lead mission concept development and early-phase design activities, including defining high-level system concepts and architecture to fulfill mission objectives
- Own systems engineering activities across the full mission lifecycle, from concept and preliminary design through integration, verification, and operational readiness
- Define and manage system and spacecraft level requirements, ensuring traceability from user needs through to subsystem specifications and verification plans
- Conduct system-level modelling, performance analyses, and tradespace analyses to support design decisions, optimize performance, and provide inputs to program management
- Support verification of the mission and spacecraft requirements through testing, analysis, and validation
- Collaborate with stakeholders (including customers) to refine mission requirements and present technical solutions
- Support proposal development and technical sales efforts, including solution definition and requirement discussions

### **Requirements**

- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements definition, traceability, verification, and validation
- Demonstrated ability to work across space and ground segments, with an appreciation for end-to-end mission performance
- Experience developing or applying mission concepts of operations (CONOPS) and operational workflows
- Proficiency in system-level analysis, modelling, and performance evaluation, including use of tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK)
- Familiarity with satellite subsystems, satellite operations, telemetry analysis, and anomaly resolution
- Understanding of ground segment architecture, including ground stations, communications links, and data flows
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including customers
- Experience supporting design reviews, integration, and validation activities
- Willingness to work in an on-call rotation during off-hours to support anomaly responses, if required
- Ability to obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

### **Desired Experience**

- 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, mission engineering, or a related role within satellite or space-based programs
- Experience supporting one or more phases of the space mission lifecycle (e.g., concept development, design, integration, operations)
- A degree in engineering, physics, computer science, aerospace, or a related technical field

### **Great to haves**

- Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
  - Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS)
  - Flight dynamics / propulsion / orbit analysis
  - RF systems and/or interference analysis
- Experience with Earth observation missions or data products
- Exposure to regulatory or spectrum coordination considerations
- Experience with automation, scripting, or operations tooling (e.g., Python or similar)
- Familiarity with proposal development or customer-facing technical work

### **Benefits**

- Competitive salary
- Full comprehensive benefits
- Statutory leave + paid time off
- Flexible work environment

**Additional Notes:** Occasional travel within Canada and internationally may be required to support key program milestones.

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GHGSAT

Senior Space Mission Systems Specialist (12-month contract)

Senior Systems Engineer

Aerospace Engineer

Senior Program Manager

Systems Engineering

The role involves leading mission engineering activities for GHGSat's satellite constellation, developing automated monitoring capabilities, and supporting spacecraft development. It includes mission concept development and systems engineering across the mission lifecycle.

Senior Space Mission Systems Specialist

Engineering

GHGSat is the global leader in greenhouse gas emissions intelligence with the largest fleet of high-resolution satellites and aerial sensors. The company delivers critical insights about our planet using cutting-edge remote sensing technologies across air and space. As a pioneer in the commercialization of space-based greenhouse gas detection, GHGSat provides high-resolution, low-latency emissions data and analytics to industrial and government customers worldwide. By combining data from its proprietary satellite constellation, aircraft sensors, and third-party sources, the company empowers organizations to better understand, quantify, and reduce their environmental impact. GHGSat offers a creative and highly-motivating work environment with competitive salaries, health and social benefits including flex-time and continuing development. The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

## Senior Space Mission Systems Specialist (12-month contract)

**Location:** Remote/Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, or Calgary offices with remote options considered case-by-case)

**Employment Type:** Contract (12 months with possibility of extension)

**Reporting to:** Manager of Space Systems Operations

### Overview
The Senior Space Mission Systems Specialist plays a central role in shaping and delivering space mission capabilities. You will lead systems-level design, engineering, and mission monitoring across the expansion of the current constellation, the development of next-generation missions, and government programs. Collaborating alongside experts in satellite operations, software, and instrumentation, you will help define and integrate end-to-end mission architectures that drive quality, scalability, and impact.

### Responsibilities

**For GHGSat's current mission:**

- Lead mission engineering activities to support the reliable and cost-effective scaling of GHGSat's operational satellite constellation, driving system-level performance to increase reliability, reduce operational cost, and enhance mission responsiveness
- Develop and enhance automated monitoring and health management capabilities for space and ground segment systems
- Analyze and optimize ground segment utilization, including ground station scheduling, data downlink strategies, and network performance
- Support spacecraft development and integration activities, including design reviews, AIT, and system-level validation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with satellite operations, embedded software, payload, and ground systems teams to ensure end-to-end system performance

**For new mission development:**

- Lead mission concept development and early-phase design activities, including defining high-level system concepts and architecture to fulfill mission objectives
- Own systems engineering activities across the full mission lifecycle, from concept and preliminary design through integration, verification, and operational readiness
- Define and manage system and spacecraft level requirements, ensuring traceability from user needs through to subsystem specifications and verification plans
- Conduct system-level modelling, performance analyses, and tradespace analyses to support design decisions, optimize performance, and provide inputs to program management
- Support verification of the mission and spacecraft requirements through testing, analysis, and validation
- Collaborate with stakeholders (including customers) to refine mission requirements and present technical solutions
- Support proposal development and technical sales efforts, including solution definition and requirement discussions

### Requirements

- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements definition, traceability, verification, and validation
- Demonstrated ability to work across space and ground segments, with an appreciation for end-to-end mission performance
- Experience developing or applying mission concepts of operations (CONOPS) and operational workflows
- Proficiency in system-level analysis, modelling, and performance evaluation, including use of tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK)
- Familiarity with satellite subsystems, satellite operations, telemetry analysis, and anomaly resolution
- Understanding of ground segment architecture, including ground stations, communications links, and data flows
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including customers
- Experience supporting design reviews, integration, and validation activities
- Willingness to work in an on-call rotation during off-hours to support anomaly responses, if required
- Ability to obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

### Desired Experience

- 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, mission engineering, or a related role within satellite or space-based programs
- Experience supporting one or more phases of the space mission lifecycle (e.g., concept development, design, integration, operations)
- A degree in engineering, physics, computer science, aerospace, or a related technical field

### Great to Haves

- Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
  - Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS)
  - Flight dynamics / propulsion / orbit analysis
  - RF systems and/or interference analysis
- Experience with Earth observation missions or data products
- Exposure to regulatory or spectrum coordination considerations
- Experience with automation, scripting, or operations tooling (e.g., Python or similar)
- Familiarity with proposal development or customer-facing technical work

### Benefits

- Competitive salary
- Full comprehensive benefits
- Statutory leave + paid time off
- Flexible work environment

### Work Arrangement

Occasional travel within Canada and internationally may be required to support key program milestones.

Space Systems

Concept Development

The role involves leading systems-level design, engineering, and mission monitoring for space missions, with a focus on expanding satellite constellations and developing new missions. It is a 12-month contract with potential for extension, based in Canada with remote options.

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