Senior Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Operations Control Centers

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced Satellite Operations Control Centers. This role involves designing highly configurable SOCC architectures, developing essential documentation, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in space systems, strong organizational skills, and a passion for innovation. Join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space technology and play a crucial role in shaping the future of satellite operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Health Care

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.
• Degree in engineering or physics, preferably aerospace or electrical.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop SOCC architecture and documentation.
• Lead commissioning teams and support spacecraft operations.

Skills

Satellite Operations Control Centers (SOCC)

Systems Engineering

Cybersecurity Standards

Matlab

Python

Requirements Management Tools (DOORS/Windchill/Jama)

RF Antenna Communications

Simulation Software

Project Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physics

Advanced Degree (preferably in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering)

Tools

MS Excel

Software Development Tools

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Operations Control Centers

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO007772

Posted: December 5, 2024

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Locations

Montreal, Canada

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 Systems Engineer for Spacecraft Operations Control Center development on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

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:

As a Senior Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Operations Control Centers, you may have a range of responsibilities that include:

• Design of a SOCC architecture that is highly configurable, reusable, adaptable, and meets customer requirements and operational needs.
• Analyses to contribute to SOCC architecture and design, including make-buy decisions.
• Developing and generating 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 of 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 sub-contractors 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.
• Leading commissioning teams (including travel globally to customer sites) to address issues, contribute to customer operator training, and participate in Launch and Early Operations (LEOP).
• Mentoring and coaching 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 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 for engineering analyses, and Requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama.
• Experience with RF antenna communications and automated satellite operations is an asset.
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
• 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 recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.