Flight Operations Satellite Systems Engineer

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Quebec seeks a Flight Operations Satellite Systems Engineer to develop and execute operations procedures for satellite missions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong coding skills in Python. This role involves collaborating on the development of automated satellite operations and conducting trade-off studies for efficient mission execution.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive healthcare

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in satellite systems.
• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
• Knowledge of Earth operations and telemetry concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute satellite operations procedures.
• Conduct trade-off studies for satellite LEOP plans.
• Support in anomaly resolution and FDIR analyses.

Skills

Python coding

Automated satellite operations

LEO/MEO satellite systems

Systems Engineering

Simulation software

Strong communications skills in English and French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Matlab

STK

MS Excel

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We are on the hunt for a Flight Operations Satellite Systems Engineer on our systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We are a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you are excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we will take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

Role:

As part of the System Engineering Department, the Flight Operations System Engineer will participate in the development, analysis, planning and definition of the constellation operations ConOps, and the preparations, testing and execution of the operations procedures.

Tasks:

The Satellite Flight-Operations engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.

• Trade-off studies to design, develop and simulate the overall Satellite LEOP plan.
• Development of Spacecraft In-Orbit Operations Procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
• Verification & Validation Matrices of the operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning, routine, and contingency operations of the mission.
• Support in the LEOP phase, and In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR analyses and recovery.
• Support the Satellite Simulator Operation and script development

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field
• At least 2 years of relevant practical experience
• Previous experience with LEO/MEO satellite systems.
• Experience with automated satellite operations, especially design and IOT.
• Systems Engineering experience in concepts of space and ground segment design, specification and integration, knowledge of Flight Software role in operations, Satellite Database Operations concept and telemetry structure concepts.
• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
• Strong coding skills in Python or other scripting languages
• Knowledge of Matlab
• Knowledge of AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Complementary skills/knowledge

• Previous experience in Constellation Operations
• Development and testing of new automated operations
• Knowledge of MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
• Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and French

#LI-PP1 #SP

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.