At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
At ABB, we help industries move faster, more efficiently, and more cleanly. Here, progress is an expectation—for you, your team, and for the world. As a global leader, we empower you to make things happen. It won’t always be easy, because growth requires tenacity. But at ABB, you will never run this race alone.
The quality and innovative engineering behind our products, systems, and services allows our customers to stay at the forefront. Developing solutions for our clients around the world and working with our cutting‑edge technologies will stimulate and enrich both your work and your mind.
The ABB Measurement & Analytics facility in Quebec is the global leader in spectroscopy. Our contract engineering department is the largest Canadian supplier of spaceborne optical sensors used for greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and global weather forecasting, among other applications. Our plant is recognized for its expertise in developing and manufacturing a range of products that enable us to meet many industrial analysis needs on a daily basis.
By joining one of the largest engineering departments in Quebec (Canada), you will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. You will supervise and guide the development of instruments in the space and defense (SDS) sector. You will be responsible for ensuring their successful delivery—on time, on budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.
The engineer or scientist we are seeking has strong analytical skills, is autonomous, able to work within a multidisciplinary team, and has experience in research and development for the design and analysis of space instrument systems.
Your Role: Take on the Challenge
Interact directly with project managers and customers to understand requirements and adjust them as needed.
Ensure the technical coordination of a multidisciplinary project team using an Agile methodology.
Track technical actions and plan short‑term schedules.
Define the effort required to meet current objectives and monitor estimates.
Assist the project manager with strategic planning, execution, and project cost tracking.
Manage requirements, design, system compliance, performance tracking, and technical risk management.
Document current work methods, recommend improvements, and help implement changes.
Organize and contribute to presentations—in French and English—to customers or to the technical team during design reviews or other milestones.
What You You'll Need
Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or equivalent, with 15 years of experience as a system lead or senior system engineer.
Experience in developing infrared optical instruments for space missions or remote sensing.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
Demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise project documentation and to manage product configuration.
Ability to work with standard procedures and methodologies for space operations and contribute to the evolution toward Space 2.0.
Proficiency with the following tools: JIRA, Windchill, MS Project, Office suite.
Bilingual French–English (spoken and written). French is required. English is also required for regular communication with clients outside Quebec.
Why ABB?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
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Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)
ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:
• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities
ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or equivalent education and experience
- 15 years of experience as a system lead or senior systems engineer
- Experience developing infrared optical instruments for space missions or remote sensing
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to produce clear and concise project documentation
- Experience managing product configuration
- Ability to work with standard procedures and methodologies for space operations
- Proficiency with JIRA, Windchill, MS Project, and Office suite
- Bilingual French-English proficiency, spoken and written
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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