Intermediate Geospatial Analyst

MDA; Canada; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Canada is seeking an Analyst to join their EO/SAR based analytics team in Ottawa. The role involves executing InSAR projects, analyzing geospatial data, and generating visual communications. Candidates should possess a strong physics or mathematics background, programming experience, and knowledge of remote sensing technologies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $71,000 to $98,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must have strong physics and mathematics background.
• Experience in programming or scripting required.
• Knowledge of remote sensing and geomatics is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Execute InSAR and change detection service projects.
• Generate ground measurement results using InSAR analysis methods.
• Produce maps and graphics for geospatial phenomena communication.

Skills

Strong mathematics skills

Computer programming/scripting skills

Education

University degree (Bachelors or post-graduate) with strong physics/mathematics background

Tools

ESRI software

Python

MATLAB

JavaScript

Job description

ABOUT MDA SPACE

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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. For more information, www.mda.space.

The Position

As we continue to grow our EO/SAR based analytics team, we are seeking an Analyst to contribute to the production, analysis, and communication of measurements made from interferometric analyses of mines, oil and gas reservoirs, pipelines, cities, and critical transportation and water infrastructure.

Located in our Ottawa Office the candidate would join a highly motivated team of analysts who provide continuous, operational monitoring to clients around the world. The successful candidate will augment the Analytics team by supporting product development and delivery. The successful candidate may also be involved in other change detection service offerings utilizing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data and evolution of the services utilizing machine learning techniques.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with a team of geospatial analysts in the execution of InSAR and change detection service projects
• Generate ground measurement results over mines, oil and gas reservoirs, pipelines, cities, and transportation infrastructure using proprietary methods of InSAR analysis developed by MDA.
• Produce maps and graphic used for communication of geospatial phenomena using ESRI software and Online tools.
• Maintain and continue the development of MDA Visualization Portal, and QC/Processing tools.

Required Experience

• University degree (Bachelors or post‑graduate) with strong physics/mathematics background
• Courses or experience in programming/scripting
• Knowledge and experience working with remote sensing and geomatics technologies
• Knowledge of Digital Signal/Image Processing
• Strong mathematics and physics skills
• Computer programming/ scripting skills

Desired Experience

• Geotechnical or geomatics education discipline is an asset
• Knowledge and experience working with Satellite based EO data including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• Knowledge of Interferometric analysis and applications
• Knowledge of working with geospatial data and geodatabases
• Knowledge of Python and /or arcPy, MATLAB, JavaScript
• Experience in machine learning and related techniques
• Ability to work to tight schedules
• Ambition to grow in the organization

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).

We’re 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’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

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.

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.

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.

The compensation range for this position is $71,000- $98,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

For more information, www.mda.space.