Mission Operations Engineer

MDA; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Longueuil, Quebec, is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to provide systems engineering support for real-time robotic operations on the International Space Station. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and 3-4 years of robotics engineering experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting system anomalies, monitoring performance, and supporting astronaut training. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive health care plans

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in robotics engineering with exposure to space operations.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support to real-time robotic operations.
• Troubleshoot system behavior anomalies.
• Monitor MSS performance and identify deviations.
• Support training of astronauts and flight controllers.
• Utilize AR/VR for zero-g robotics lab applications.

Skills

Robotics engineering

Systems engineering

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Post graduate degree in Engineering

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.

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 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 program.

The Position

We’re on the hunt for a Mission Operations Engineer or Member of Technical Staff (MTS) on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our St. Hubert (on-site at the Canadian Space Agency), Quebec office. In this role, the candidate will be part of the Engineering Support Lead group that provides real-time engineering support during operations of 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 systems engineering support to real-time robotic operations of space station assembly and maintenance missions involving Canadarm2 and Dextre
• Troubleshoot system behaviour anomalies –both on-orbit or on-ground systems; determine root cause, and the appropriate technical resolution
• Flight following of on-orbit operational tasks to maintain situational awareness for providing timely response to requests from ISS Mission Control teams
• Monitoring MSS performance and identifying deviations in the MSS system performances
• Performing desktop reviews of flight procedures from a systems engineering perspective and provide comments to the Operations Engineering Centre Lead
• Acting as a subject matter expert on MSS elements and participate in system level technical discussions with our customer (the Canadian Space Agency) and NASA
• Support training of astronauts and flight controllers as a Subject Matter Expert
• Utilize and/or develop augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) applications for our zero-g robotics lab (DREAMR Lab) to emulate on-orbit performance of robots to plan and troubleshoot on-orbit operations as well as help in rapid prototype design of robotic systems and operations techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

Interested candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Engineering Physics, or Computer Engineering and/or Applied Mathematics or Physics. A strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as a member of a team is required.

• Ideally, 3 – 4 years of experience in robotics engineering field with some exposure to space operations and have a passion for human spaceflight exploration
• Preferably, the applicant should have a post graduate degree in Engineering
• A strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as a member of a team is required
• Excellent verbal, 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.