ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company. Our core services include value-added program management, agile software engineering development, and integrated security solutions. As an industry partner to the Canadian Government and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for decades, ADGA is actively supporting ongoing and emerging requirements for operational readiness, reconstitution, and modernization. 

For decades, we have recruited veterans to integrate their unique skillsets and highly specialized training into our workforce and work culture. At ADGA, we are united by our social purpose to create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.

ADGA’s social purpose empowers us to reinvest in our employees as well as to donate generously to veteran and military family causes in our community.

Join our team at ADGA, where we prioritize your success by fostering internal movement and growth in a safe, inclusive and agile work environment. We offer a wide variety of career and developmental opportunities, including the option to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, access to business and technical online courses, and formal education subsidies.   

ADGA is hiring a full-time Senior Satellite Communication Systems Advisor with over 10 years of experience working with Satellite Communications systems.

Tasks:

• Review, analyze and provide recommendations on space system interface documentation;
• Compose operational space system deficiency and requirements documentation;
• Produce and present concise monthly reports in summary of all technical progress at the stakeholder and vendor/contractor level; and
• Provide technical input to project plans:
  • Plans (including test and integration) and drawings; and
  • Schedules.
• Review, analyze, and provide recommendation on space system engineering documents, including Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs), Review Item Discrepancies (RIDs), plans, standards, specifications, and related data, to assess their adequacy and suitability;
• Develop test plans for prototypes and full tests;
• Create SOWs related to subjects such as Space, satellite communications, telecommunications, etc.;
• Review, analyze, and provide technical input to SOWs related to subjects such as Space, satellite communications, telecommunications, etc.;
• Provide input to the full life-cycle cost of the proposed Space System;
• Recommend satellite communications level solutions based on an analysis of discrepancies, deficiencies, and changes to equipment and specifications;
• Liaise with stakeholder engineering groups to ensure space system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability;
• Provide space system integration and analysis services;
• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to satellite communications, and associated documentation;
• Conduct design, technical, and management reviews of designs and documents such as schedules, test plans, and programmatic plans and to monitor, advise, and report on progress and potential problems;
• Conduct or oversee space system integration testing and evaluation;
• Manage system test and evaluation plans and present the results to the TA;
• Analyze space system deficiencies and recommend effective solutions;
• Review, analyze and provide recommendations on the suitability of industry documentation;
• Conduct technical definition studies and options analyses of potential scope and plans for space systems; and
• Perform any other work related to this category.

The proposed resource must have one of the following:

1. An Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian University. Or
2. A non-Canadian Engineering or Science degree that must be accredited by one of the following institutions:
   • Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC);
   • World Education Services (WES); or
   • University of Toronto Comparative Education Services.
3. A diploma or certificate, minimum 2 years from a recognized college in an Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) field; or
4. Licensed as a Professional Engineer by any Professional Engineering self-regulatory bodies within the provinces of Canada.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience within the last 20 years as a Satellite Communication Specialist.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the last 10 years writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g., Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, technical specifications) for Satellite Communications projects valued $5M or more.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the last 10 years working in project management in at least 2 of the following:
  • a)   Procurement;
  • b)   Approvals;
  • c)   Construction;
  • d)   Commissioning;
  • e)   Contract administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the last 10 years integrating and testing spacecraft communications at the subsystem component level and the overall system level.

Work-Life Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

Belong@ADGA  

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.