Systems Engineer

Confidential • Richmond, British Columbia • Posted July 09, 2026

Position Overview

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to lead the development and delivery of advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) space missions from concept through commissioning and early operations. This role is ideal for a technical leader with deep SAR expertise who thrives on solving complex challenges, shaping mission strategy, and delivering high-impact geospatial intelligence capabilities.

Based in Richmond, BC, this position is initially offered as a 12-month contract with potential for permanent conversion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead mission-level systems engineering activities across the full SAR mission lifecycle.
  • Develop mission concepts, requirements, and spacecraft-level budgets that drive payload and mission design.
  • Lead SAR mission solutioning, including beam mode development, image quality modeling, and mission archit...