Ingénieur système – Centres de commande des opérations des satellites

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of innovative Satellite Operations Control Centers. This role involves designing highly configurable architectures, conducting critical analyses, and generating essential documentation for satellite operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in space systems, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for innovation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and technology, where your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of satellite operations. This is a unique opportunity to be part of groundbreaking projects in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive health care benefits

Extended healthcare and flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in space systems development or operations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and satellite operations.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop SOCC architecture to meet operational needs.
• Conduct analyses and develop engineering plans and specifications.
• Lead commissioning teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Passion for innovation

Ability to travel globally

Education

Degree in engineering or physics

Advanced degree in aerospace or electrical engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

MS Excel

Requirements Management tools (DOORS/Windchill/Jama)

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Operations Control Centers

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO007772

Posted: December 5, 2024

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Location

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X3R2, CAN

Description

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we will take you there. Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geo-intelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we are leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We are on the hunt for a Senior Systems Engineer for Spacecraft Operations Control Center development on our Satellite 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.

This is a role suited for an ambitious professional wanting to solve complex problems and develop state of the art Satellite Operations Control Center (SOCC) for large constellations.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Design of a SOCC architecture that is highly configurable, reusable, and adaptable to meet customer requirements and operational needs.
• Conduct analyses to contribute to SOCC architecture and design, including make-buy decisions.
• Develop and generate deliverable documents such as engineering plans, requirements specifications, interface control documents, and operational concepts.
• Development and maintenance of requirements for satellite operations at mission, SOCC, and SOCC sub-system levels.
• Development of RFPs and SOWs for sub-contracted portions of the design.
• Review design, build, and test material provided by subcontractors to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Development of integration, verification, and validation plans and procedures.
• Technical oversight of integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Engage with other teams, functions, and subcontractors to ensure issues affecting the SOCC are resolved throughout all phases of design, development, test, and commissioning.
• Responsible for the development of SOCC training plans and the oversight of their execution.
• Lead commissioning teams (including travel globally to customer sites) to address issues, contribute to customer operator training, and participate in Launch and Early Operations (LEOP).
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered favorably.
• Support the spacecraft operations team in critical phases.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or advanced degree in engineering or physics, preferably in aerospace, electrical engineering, or space science.
• At least 10 years of experience in a space systems development or operations environment, especially with Satellite Operations Control Centers (SOCCs).
• Familiarity with satellite operations and the different components of a SOCC.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and principles including identity, access, and management (IAM), data communication, data storage, etc.
• Experience in systems or software development of large, complex, mission-critical systems.
• Experience working across contractual boundaries and directly with supplier teams in developing, integrating, and testing software.
• Demonstrated organizational skills; capable of managing priorities, initiating activities, developing execution plans, and executing schedules with agility in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Passion for innovation.
• Ability to travel globally for LEOP and SOCC commissioning.
• A team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with software tools such as Matlab, Python or other scripting languages, MS Excel, and Requirements Management tools like DOORS/Windchill/Jama.
• Experience with RF antenna communications, automated satellite operations, and simulation software is an asset.
• Experience leading and coaching a technical team.

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 an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.