Member of Technical staff, Mission Operations - Systems

MDA; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A space and robotics leader is seeking a Mission Systems & Operations Engineer in Brampton, Canada. This role involves providing engineering support for robotic operations on missions involving Canadarm2 and Dextre, alongside troubleshooting and developing system requirements. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in software testing. Competitive benefits are offered to employees.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care

Dental and vision benefits

Group retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field or Applied Mathematics.
• 3-4 years of software quality experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to real-time robotic operations.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and determine technical resolutions.
• Develop high-level functional and test requirements.

Skills

Software quality experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Engineering Physics, or Computer Engineering

Degree in Science or Physics with 2+ years of SW testing experience

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

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, visit www.mda.space.

We’re on the hunt for a Mission Systems & Operations Engineer or Member of Technical Staff (MTS) on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

We have combined complex robotics with control software to develop mission critical robotic systems such as the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) for the International Space Station (ISS) and, previously, the robotic arms for the Space Shuttle. The MSS serves a vital role in keeping the ISS operational through continuous robotic operations to maintain and repair the space station, enable resupply missions and support a host of daily ISS operations. Today, MDA is developing sophisticated systems for new projects such as an artificial intelligence-enabled robotic system known as Gateway External Robotics System (GERS) – to assemble and maintain a lunar staging outpost orbiting the moon enabling future exploration missions, human lunar landings, missions to explore Mars and on-orbit servicing of satellites.

As our Mission Systems & Operations Engineer or Member of Technical Staff (MTS), you will have the opportunity to undertake a variety of exciting and diverse set of engineering challenges on our International Space Station and Gateway External Robotics System (GERS) program.

The Position

In this role, the candidate will be part of the Logistics and Sustaining Engineering (L&SE) group that provides systems engineering support to the Canada’s robotic systems known as the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) onboard the International Space Station (ISS). In this exciting role, you will have a direct impact in supporting and enabling the success of human spaceflight exploration. Duties would include some or all of the following:

• Provide engineering support to real-time robotic operations of space station assembly and maintenance missions involving Canadarm2 and Dextre
• Troubleshoot system behavior anomalies –both on-orbit or on-ground systems; determine root cause, and the appropriate technical resolution
• Develop high-level system functional and test requirements, based upon the end user needs and/or stated requirements
• Analyze and decompose systems‑level requirements and allocate requirements and design margin across sub‑system elements
• Develop and ensure proper documentation of technical and interface requirements
• Derive V&V, End‑to‑end test procedures and perform testing based on system test requirements
• Prepare Formal Qualification Test Report for software flight readiness
• Define Test facility and test tools requirements
• Understand and assess design issues, determine appropriate resolutions, and work with the team to address
• Review, analyze, and interpret telemetry from deployed system with context and understanding of the system development life cycle

Qualifications

Interested candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Engineering Physics, or Computer Engineering and/or Applied Mathematics. A degree in Science or Physics with 2 plus years of relevant experience in SW testing is also acceptable. A strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as a member of a team is required.

• A strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as a member of a team is required
• Ideally, 3-4 years of Software quality experience and developing and executing S/W testing strategies and plans. Knowledge of process and tools associated with verification and validation of complex systems is preferred
• JIRA, Jenkins and requirements management tools
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential to this position

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 Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, 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 Space 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.

Accommodations

MDA Ltd. 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 $90,306.00 - $124,171.30 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.