Satellite Control Technician - Saint-Hubert, Canada - Calian, Advanced Technologies

Calian, Advanced Technologies

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Saint-Hubert, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Advanced Technologies, Full-time, Permanent

About the role:

As a Satellite Control Technician you will use ground computers to control the SCISAT-1, RADARSAT-2, NEOSSAT and RCM satellites flying at an average altitude of 700 km and speed of 28,000 km/h.

Members of this team play a critical role in the operation and maintenance of these satellites, as the Satellite Controller Technicians are responsible for operating the telemetry, tracking and command ground systems, monitoring telemetry and transmitting commands as well as supporting satellite anomaly identification and recovery.

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Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

You will review operational documents including timetag command tables and pass control procedures
You will perform scheduled realtime satellite operations activities including:
Pre-Pass Readiness Tests (equipment configuration, command and data flow tests, etc.)
Pass (equipment operations, table uploads, telemetry verification, onorbit telemetry and science data dumps, anomaly recoveries, etc.)
Post-Pass file transfer, equipment deconfiguration and event logging
Onorbit telemetry data playback
You will verify for unexpected satellite state and limit violations
You will use operational tools to generate satellite performance reports and orbit determination analysis

The Skills and Experience You Have:

Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or relevant field
Available to work rotating shifts through weekends and evening
Ability to work under pressure in a fastpaced environment
You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Secret level

Why Work for Calian:

WORK ENVIRONMENT.

No onesize fits all We give teams freedom of choice in building an ideal work environment.

IMPACT.
Calian is a publicly traded company that keeps the world moving forward. We inspire confidence in our customers' ability to communicate, innovate, learn, and lead safe and healthy lives.

This confidence is achieved through synchronized efforts across our organization to provide our customers with solutions in Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT & Cyber Solutions.

This role is part of our corporate team and will work closely with all internal clients who support these business units.

GROWTH AND INNOVATION.

Calian is a technology company with an aggressive growth agenda based on our ability to solve significant and complex problems for our customers.

In this role, you will be a key member of the Calian team to help achieve those growth targets.

We put our people first. We encourage employees to advance their Calian career through professional development and corporate career opportunities.

Calian is an innovative and growing organization—have your ideas heard by pitching to senior leadership through the Calian Idea Contest

CULTURE.
We lead with trust. We reinforce personal responsibility and accountability.

Calian fosters collaboration through open communication and promotes an environment of learning and professional growth.

We appreciate your hard work Don't be surprised if there are ad-hoc days off throughout the year and a variety of social events to keep teams connected (for both remote and on-site employees).

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

Calian fosters an environment that allows employees to maximize their potential, by nurturing a culture where everyone is valued for their differences.

TOTAL REWARDS.
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Robust companypaid benefits for you and your family starting on your first day
Includes health, dental, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), disability and life insurance for our employees and their dependants. Calian covers the cost of benefit premiums
Generous time off package that includes paid sick time, volunteer day, family leave days, and paid shutdown period between December 25 and January
A balanced approach to work and life as we understand the importance of your personal lives.
Stock purchase plan with additional contribution from Calian

And according to our CEO"A freaking awesome team"
Thank you for your interest in Calian