Career in SpaceBridge

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Montreal. The chosen candidate will support the design engineering in research, design and development of hardware products, and manufacturing in the production of products, undertake the mechanical design of the product.

Requirements:

• Complete mechanical documentation for the proper production of parts for their procurement and complete mechanical documentation for the outline for new PCBs.
• Design electronic equipment and systems in the field of digital telecommunications.
• Design, test and implement packaging designs as part of the product development process.
• Provide technical advice and support to engineering related to the mechanical aspects of the design.
• Support technical enquires for all existing and future products for improvements, fault analysis, validating component substitutions etc.
• Make adjustments in specifications and drawings and perform design modifications for manufacturing and product quality improvement.
• Check finished work and eensure that working documentation is at the appropriate revision level.

Skills & Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or College Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Drafting
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of various materials and material selection, familiar with machine shop practices.
• Good documentation and communication skills as well as the ability to work very well in a team environment
• Knowledge with circuit diagrams, schematics, and parts breakdown
• Strong knowledge of the CAD systems. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER and CorelDraw.

We are currently looking for an energetic and customer focused Office Administrator/ Receptionist to join our team in Montreal, QC. The incumbent will be responsible for creating and maintaining a pleasant work environment as well as ensuring that the administrative activities of the company run smoothly.

Requirements:

• Manage day-to-day administrative activities in the office
• Manage and arrange travel and accommodations
• Be the resource person for issues regarding the maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills and errands for the office.
• Answer inbound phone calls and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Manage the front-desk by welcoming clients and guests.
• Set up the boardroom for meetings.
• Organize office operations and procedures
• Coordinate with IT department and other departments for office equipment requests.
• Support other departments as per assigned (E.g. Marketing, HR)
• Provide support for office relocation logistics.
• Perform other tasks as per assigned

Skills & Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Office Manager or in a facilities support role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent transcription and proof reading skills in English and in French.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks considered a strong asset.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Have exceptional interpersonal, communication and client service skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.

We are currently looking for a AR/AP Coordinator to join our team in Montreal.

Requirements:

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE :

• Perform reconciliations of accounts receivable ledger vs. sub-ledger
• Run credit reports and determine payment terms
• Support Accounting department with journal entries and reconciliations during month-end close
• Update the central cash flow forecast for actual and projected collections
• Authorize shipments based on customer’s credit position
• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
• Preparation of commission reports for all sales representatives
• Record all inter-company bank transfers
•  Record petty cash vouchers
•  Post daily deposits and Cash applications
• Manage any special billing scenarios
• Run and review aged receivable reports in accordance with schedule established

• Prepare proforma / down payments for invoice as per terms
• Collection receipt –  apply in the ERP system
• Communicate fund transfer from customer to planning teams
• Prepare and review the commercial invoice
• Service agreement – invoicing – monthly reconciliation

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

• Insure all payments are made with proper docs and approvals as per company policy
• Insure all invoices are coded and entered into the GL accurately and in a timely manner per schedule
• Prepares wire transfers accurately and in a timely basis and insures all required docs are on hand
• Insures all filing up to date
• Prepare monthly & weekly Report
• Handle vendor / customer disputes

Skills & Qualifications :

• Must have at least a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Accounting
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting
• Good knowledge of Office Suite software and accounting systems
• Bilingual (English & French)
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Autonomy and attention to detail;
• Be able to handle multiple files simultaneously;
• Familiar with accounting concepts
• Ability to learn new accounting software
• Ability to meet short term deadlines
• Ability to work independently with some direction
• Ability to work well on a small, highly motivated team

We are currently looking for a Pre-Sales Engineer to join our team in Montreal. The chosen candidate will assist in the sale’s bids and proposal tasks.

Requirements:

• Support the sales process during all its life cycle.
• Reply directly to tenders and offers and manage other parties that are involved in the reply.
• Coordinate the various internal parties related to the offer preparation via matrix management.
• Perform tenders evaluation, gap analyzes and recommend go/no go.
• Have the general responsibility for the proposed solution.
• Responsible to provide technical feedback to the product management.
• Perform equipment demonstrations when required.
• Responsible for presenting the product to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, etc.
• Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs.
• Provide detailed descriptions of the designed network configurations responding to specific customer requirements including but not limited to:
  • Overall Technical Description.
  • System Diagrams.
  • Rack Elevation.
  • Equipment description.
  • Link Budgets.
• Prepare commercial proposals including, but not limited to:
  • Margin Analysis Sheet
  • Bill of Material
  • Price and Commercial Proposal.
• Provide to the sales force adequate technical information and training to help them in their sales activities.
• Communicate all relevant information to the PMO group once a proposal has been materialized.

Advantages:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of bid/proposal experience.
• Good comprehension of VSAT systems and VSAT market is highly preferred
• Must be resourceful and adapt rapidly to the market and product evolution.
• Ability to create and perform technical and marketing presentations to customers and partners
• Knowledge on Satellite Link Budgets is preferred.

While reporting to the Operations Manager, the Buyer will ensure a constant supply of goods while focusing on costs and quality. The buyer will interface with Program Managers for the purpose of purchase as well as daily expediting of orders and updating product status. This position will require proven and confident decision making with excellent organizational and communications skills.

Requirements:

• Responsible for procurement of mechanical parts to support production needs according to customers’ requirement
• Action weekly ERP report.
• Monitor and expedite for timely delivery of open orders.
• Sourcing for quotations and price negotiation with vendors
• Drive cost down & ensure total cost competitiveness through negotiation, value engineering, Logistics & other innovative ways.
• Evaluate and qualify vendor capability and capacity.
• Disposition quality non conformance issues.
• Process a weekly Material Requirements Plan (MRP) report to place orders, expedite or cancel generated component requirements.
• Process non inventory purchase requisitions.
• Source suppliers and process quotes including price reduction negotiation and supplier selection to report cost savings.
• Complete disposition Quality Non-Conformance reports (NCR) and review the shipment report.
• Perform other duties as per assigned

Advantages:

• Minimum of 3 years of Purchasing experience in a high technology manufacturing environment (Electronics Industry);
• College Degree in a related field (Mechanical, Electronics, Chemistry or Business Administration
• Three (3) years of MRP purchasing experience.
• PMAC, APICS Certification is an asset.
• Experience working on an MRP/ERP system to perform the planning procurement function;
• Purchasing experience in at least 3 of the following products: Machining, Sheet Metal, Printed Circuit Boards, Plating Paint Process, Electronic components;
• Fluent in both English and French and have excellent communication, problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills, multitask with strong attention to detail;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight schedules; negotiation skills required;
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and knowledge in engineering standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and user knowledge in ERP system.
• Confident, meticulous and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical suppliers within the market place and overseas sourcing.
• Strong track record in building both internal and external relationships
• Ability to provide recommendations, influence and negotiate with colleagues and suppliers
• Experience with service contracts drafting, RFI and RFP, a plus
• Experience in developing contractual documents in partnership with the Legal Department

As a part of our Satellite Communications platform development group, you will take part in design, implementation and integration of SATCOM waveform and modem solutions. You will be part of a team responsible for the development of physical layer, network and integration with commodity as well as specialized hardware and RF.

Requirements:

• BSC or MSC in Electrical Engineering, Communication System, DSP, RF or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in coding for DSP.
• Experience with filtering, fix point and FFT calculation practices.
• Experience working with MATLAB.
• Experience with TI (including CCS), CEVA DSPs and RTOS concepts.
• Team player, willing to take part of processes and development efforts going beyond core DSP SW responsibilities.

Advantages:

• Previous experience in modem development, wireless communication standards – PHY, protocol stack software and algorithms development.
• Previous experience with RF integration.
• Experience and understanding working with C/ASM, embedded systems.
• Experience with development over embedded ARM cores.
• Familiarity with the DVB and/or 3GPP standards.
• DSP-multicore knowledge.
• Experience with Python, C++.

SpaceBridge Inc. is currently seeking a dynamic sales hunter to fill the position of Regional Director of Sales – Europe.  The Regional Director of Sales has primary responsibility to build a sustainable and ever growing level of business, driving sales in a designated regional territory for our state of the art Broadband Satellite Networks product lines including  VSAT Satellite Networks, VSAT Modems for various verticals,  satellite modems (SCPC,MCPC, DVBS2X),and the associated services

Position Overview

This position contains a large element of developing new vertical markets and customer segments which is done by understanding client needs and developing solutions to cater to these needs. To maximize output, it will be important to work closely with the internal product/ Program Management team that will provide sales engineering solutions, opportunity research, marketing support, and product and solutions strategy. The position will require extensive travel within the region to work with existing partners, distributors as well as establish new market customers and new channels where need be. Setting up, supporting and driving new customers and channel partners will be a key element to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, address and develop new opportunities for sales in a geographic region.
• Understand customer requirements in targeted vertical markets.
• Maintains responsibility for maintaining long term relationship with SpaceBridge’ Key Accounts and maximizing sales opportunities
• Be able to generate and develop turn-key solutions opportunities for these customers.
• Support and develop existing sales channels in combination with developing new business or alternative market channels where need be.
• Develop & strengthen market share, revenue, and sales growth within assigned geography.
• Maintain profound forecast and pipeline
• Achieve sales goals while maintaining overall company objectives such as profit margin and forecast accuracy objectives (annually and quarterly).
• Monitor competitive activity and provide feedback to management.
• Travel Requirements: Minimum of 50% international travels.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor in Science Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Master in Business, Marketing or Engineering.
• Previous sales experience is preferred +7 years in the designated territory as a minimum
• Proven ability in sales and business development in the telecommunications industry
• Familiarity with Broadband Satellite Networks /Service Providers- ISP / Telco’s and MNO’s carriers – experience and relationship is a definite plus
• Previous experience selling to cellular GSM operators is a definite plus.

• A familiarity with LAN/WAN architecture, mobile carriers architecture and networking devices is a definite plus

• Knowledge and experience in Business Development
• Track record of selling communication solutions
• Ability to demonstrate Satellite communication Innovation unique value proposition at various levels within an organization for commercial and government and defense customers
• Understanding of different sales channel models as well as selling directly to end customer
• Understanding of and ability to use and develop innovative financial / business models to develop solutions and services sales rather than pure product sell, selling managed services
• Strong ability to execute sales objectives and develop new prospects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in such a way to influence management, peers, and customers, Strong ability to deliver meaningful presentations and convey technical information at all levels. Ability to positively influence customers and project / design teams.
• Ability to be successful in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently and make things happen.
• Team leader with effective time management skills and the ability to responsibly manage other sales/engineering resource time
•  Ability to develop relationships and demonstrate value at many different levels within a customer organization to include C level as well as technical leaders, develop and maintain a large scale value added networking and contacts

We are currently looking for a Planner and Inside sales representative to join our team in Montreal, QC. While reporting to the Manager of Operations, the incumbent will coordinate and expedite the flow of orders, work and materials within or between departments according to the production schedule and customers’ expectation. This position will work in close partnership with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Procurement.

• Enter new order and PO into the MRP system.
• Provide follow up to customer requests.
• Release work orders to production for new customer orders, forecast or engineering demand.
• Plan and schedule workflow for operation according to production master schedule.
• Monitor forecast / master plan / delivery, production schedule and yield.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Check shortages and expedite with purchasing
• Follow-up on status of any kits released to production or in stock.
• Analyze MRP reports and follow up with purchasing on any long lead time items
• Maintain system, complete work orders whenever necessary
• Provide recommendations to administration and supervisors on forecasts
• Implement ECO for WIP and stock on hand inventory when required.
• Provide all necessary support to production and stockroom team.
• Coordinate material flow in production for released projects.
• Create daily shipping list and transfer modems to shipping
• Update Open Customer Orders file with weeks of delivery
• Coordinate WIP physical inventory count during annual PI
• Escalate problematic issues to support the client as required.
• Provide attention to detail and adaptability, along with time management skills.
• Provide valuable input at internal shipping review meetings to meet monthly invoicing target.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or relevant
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role and similar industry
• Must have experience with ERP system, MAX
• Must have shipping logistic experience,
• Experience with complex multi-level BOMs.
• Possess active knowledge of supply chain, inventory control, and manufacturing a strong asset.
• APICS certification an asset
• Advanced PC skills, with emphasis on spreadsheet skills (MS excel).
• Strong problem solving, negotiation, communication and people skills.
• Ability to effectively and professionally work under pressure.

We are currently looking for a Professional Services Technical Specialist to join our team in Montreal, Quebec. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting support to our Hub Customers, integration and testing of our hub products, and validation support for new products and features.

Responsibilities

• Customer Support Staff is responsible for all aspects of the customer support from the time that a hub is accepted by the customer and while a valid maintenance contract is in place.
• Prompt response to customer service calls, performing a diagnostic review of the problem and providing intervention.
• The support activity will require shift work in order to support customer on a 24/7 basis and since the customer population is worldwide. When necessary, travel will be required to support customers in person. The travel will be worldwide.
• For major problems the intervention is to be provided on an emergency basis. For system upgrades of software firmware loads or reconfigurations of the equipment, appointments will be made with the customer. The customer support person will also periodically contact customers to ascertain the proper functioning of the hub and understand any difficulties or suggestions that are provided.
• Maintain a database of service calls and responses, provide written reports on major issues, and update the Problem Report (PR) database for problems that need to be referred to engineering for corrective action.
• Maintain current knowledge of the deployed systems and as required receive training in order to stay current with product.
• Interact with the customers to assess if they need upgrades to their hubs and help identify the possible upgrades working the Product group.
• Lead numerous commercial projects related to the SpeceBridge VSAT product line.
• Provide the system level design for each specific project. Once the system has been built and preconfigured to spec, the incumbent will then be responsible for the completion of the overall system configuration (to customer frequency plan), debug any system problems and complete the Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Lead the field integration and checkout testing of each system at the customer’s site.
• Act as a front line sales person on the customer’s site during the field installation. While on site, both classroom and hands on training would be provided to customer.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent (preferably in Engineering)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Availability to travel worldwide
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of satellite communications is an asset

We are currently seeking a Verification and Validation Engineer to join our team in Montreal, QC. In this position, the incumbent plays a crucial role in the product development process and contributes to bringing product quality upstream to ensure releases are meeting specifications. He or she is responsible of designing and executing test cases and will also develop automation tests to help improve the test stations.

Responsibilities

• Interact with system, software and hardware development teams, product owners and other stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the product and the testing objectives.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure design requirements are testable.
• Design and document test cases covering low to complex systems.
• Design and maintain the testing environment.
• Develop and run automated scripts for both functionality and performance testing of the product(s), and to help the development teams in their efforts.
• Troubleshoot test failures and analyze root causes.
• Communicate and document critical issues and status updates in a timely manner.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Networking, Telecommunication, Electronics, Computer, or IT engineering
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a verification and validation role.
• Strong Lab R&D with equipment Integration capabilities.
• Familiar with R&D concepts and capable of working with test tools and in the lab environment.
• Self-motivated, Self-trained and enthusiastic for research and invention, who can work with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in English, strong command of French is a definite asset.
• Familiar working in an agile environment and with software project management tools (Jira).
• Solid development skills in common languages (Python, Lua, JavaScript, Bash, XML, JSON, etc.)
• Solid experience in test automation and continuous integration.
• Solid experience in functional and performance testing.
• Various IP networking aspects (network/transport protocols, Quality of Service, etc).
• Network technologies such as TCP/IP, Routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP), MPLS, GRE, IPSec, VoIP (SIP, H323), 802.1PQ, STP, Cisco devices and firmware.
• Experience with network management systems and database manipulation.
• Well versed in a Linux OS environment.
• Familiarity with satellite communication systems at the physical layer (transmission/reception, antennas, modulation/coding, propagation etc), and link layer (resource management/control, address resolution, signaling). Knowledge of DVB-RCS/RCS2, DVB-S2/S2X standards is a definite asset.

We are currently seeking a Recruiter to join our team in Montreal, QC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and post job descriptions on various online job boards.
• Develop innovative talent attraction strategies to meet the organization’s current and future needs.
• Review applications and conduct interviews.
• Continuously cultivate and evaluate the channels and methods for new candidate screening.
• Maximize research skills and professional network to attract top talent
• Work closely with hiring managers to better assess recruiting needs
• Ensure the highest service level standards for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Perform other administrative support tasks within the Human Resources department as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1-2 years of full life-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience delivering hiring results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage a consistent workload, spanning multiple business units and geographic locations.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment with a high level of credibility and reliability.
• Positive work attitude.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Bilingualism (English, French)
• Proficiency in MS Office and computer applications.

We are currently seeking a Senior Executive Legal Assistant. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Lawyer, the Senior Executive Administrative Assistant takes independent action to initiate and provide advanced administrative assistance, involving judgment and analytical skills on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as key liaison for the CEO and other executives by screening visitors, phone calls, mail and email.
• Organize executive calendar by clarifying purpose, priorities and required materials for appointments, meetings, conferences, and seminars. (This includes assisting in the preparation of all required reports & technical presentations for regular Board and Committee meetings.)
• Coordinate all travel arrangements and other logistical details.
• Compile daily priority file and review key issues, action items, pending deadlines, briefing notes, reading materials and meeting preparations with executive.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and events (Including planning and preparing invitations, facilities, equipment, materials, agendas, minutes, following-up on action items, guest liaison, and other related requirements.)
• Perform ad hoc assignments, involving research, analysis and documentation of findings or the application of other specialized skills.
• Interact with the Executives in all Business Units in Canada, Europe, and USA.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, statistics, and reports by making editorial changes, contributing to content and designing graphics as needed.
• Organize and maintain executive’s files, records and other materials.
• Develop and refine administrative procedures, using technology to streamline processes.
• Provide support to other corporate team members, including the legal services.
• Perform general administrative duties and special projects as assigned
• Record all meeting minutes and maintain corporate minute books (Including the drafting and editing of all resolutions).
• Prepare and file Annual Declarations with the proper Provinces/States
• Draft and revise contracts and high-level documentation.
• Manage contract and other databases.
• Draft legal documentation and proofread documents.
• Investigate and fact check.
• Assist in due diligence efforts by clarifying or highlighting required actions, initiating responses, preparing briefing notes or if appropriate redirect to others for action.
• Assist with the management of trademark and various other files

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree, preferably in commerce or business administration
• Minimum of five years related experience with progressive levels of responsibility in administrative roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
• Demonstrated ability to take independent action and to apply judgment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and strict confidentiality
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of management and staff, and externally present a professional and positive image
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant area(s) of business
• Advanced skills in office software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other software that is specific to the role.