Mission Design Authority / Montreal

Mission Design Authority / Montreal
Jobs > Mission Design Authority / Montreal / Montreal
Montreal
Satellite & NewSpace
Engineering
September 10, 2025

About the Role:

This is a senior technical leadership role within major satellite constellation programs. The Mission Design Authority is the ultimate technical authority on the program, owning architecture, requirements, and key technical decisions.

You’ll work across programs that include large constellations and payload-focused missions, influencing 100-200+ cross-functional engineers while partnering with internal stakeholders and directly interfacing with customers.

The Company

A global leader in space and satellite systems, advancing some of the world’s most ambitious constellation programs. This organisation is deeply invested in technical excellence and long-term program success. With engineering hubs in Montreal and close ties to customers in North America and Europe, the team is shaping the future of space-based connectivity and communications.

Benefits & Opportunities

  • Relocation support: Available for strong candidates, particularly from the U.S.
  • Influence at scale: Lead technical direction for programs that impact global connectivity.
  • Growth potential: Shape evolving programs while collaborating with some of the industry’s leading engineering teams.

To be successful, you’ll need to have…

  • 10–15+ years of experience in the space/satellite industry (mandatory).
  • A strong background in systems engineering, architecture, and technical leadership on complex satellite programs.
  • Experience as a System Manager or equivalent role in large payload programs is highly valued.
  • Proven ability to communicate and influence across large, cross-functional teams.
  • A hands-on technical mindset, this is not a project management role.

Interested to know more?

Email your CV to [email protected]

Key words…if all these are resonating, this could be the job for you!!

Mission Design Authority | Systems Engineering | Satellite Constellations | Payload Programs | Technical Leadership | Montreal | Aerospace | Architecture | Cross-functional Influence | Space Systems

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