Sr. Systems Engineer - Space Missions

MDA; Richmond; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology firm in Richmond is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer for Earth Observation space missions. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, focusing on satellite applications. The engineer will lead mission design and work with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Competitive compensation ranges from $120,000 to $156,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits packages including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee and family assistance program

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Familiarity with optical or SAR remote sensing.
• Ability to lead mission design analysis and trade-off studies.

Responsibilities

• Translate user needs to system requirements.
• Lead development of engineering plans and operational concepts.
• Support cross-disciplinary team in design architecture.

Skills

Experience with satellites

Excellent verbal and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with MS Office

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Requirements Management tools such as DOORS

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – Space Missions

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.

The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer – Space Missions, at our Richmond office, to be a part of the next generation of Earth Observation space missions.

From detecting changes in fragile ecosystems to monitoring northern ice floes and shipping routes, our near-real time Earth observation data makes our Geointelligence team a leader in geospatial imagery, ground stations, enterprise geospatial systems and defence programs. You will join our remote sensing team that has 30+ years of experience delivering commercial and government projects such as RADARSAT-2, RapidEye, Sapphire, CASSIOPE, RADARSAT Constellation Mission and now the CHORUS Constellation of SAR satellites.

As part of the Mission Prime systems engineering team, you will participate with our cross functional, multi-disciplined team in developing cutting-edge solutions to deliver end-to-end missions for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the customers and end user to understand and translate user needs to system requirements from the mission level down to the major subsystem level (Bus, Payload, Ground Segment)
• Lead mission design analysis and trade-off studies to design and develop mission concept of operations
• Lead development and generation of deliverable documents such as engineering plans, engineering budgets, design reports, and operational concepts
• Support and/or coordinate a cross-disciplinary team to converge on a design architecture that meets mission requirements
• Support design review preparation and presentation; generate technical notes related to the system design and analyses
• Generate verification plan, matrices and detailed test requirements
• Develop Test Plans, support test activities starting from the planning phase through to production
• Development and maintenance of interface control documents between the mission segments and spacecraft subsystems
• Review design material provided by Subcontractors to ensure compliance to requirements
• Apply sound engineering judgement to find resolutions to issues while still meeting mission requirements

Required Experience:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics
• Minimum of 10 years experience

• Experience or knowledge in satellites and their applications, including:
  • Optical or SAR remote sensing,
  • Spacecraft attitude control, orbit determination, and orbit maintenance
  • Spacecraft systems such power control/generation/storage and communications
  • Flight software and data interfaces
  • Spacecraft operations
• Have familiarity with any of the following software tools:
  • MS Office
  • MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
  • Systems Tool Kit (STK)
  • Requirements Management tools such as DOORS
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• An understanding of different types of engineering life cycles as applicable from large complex programs to software development
• Self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment
• Possess excellent problem solving skills
• A team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn
• Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to explain concepts to wide-ranging audiences (e.g. technical team, sales team, executives, customers, etc)
• The ability to work within a large organization, understanding dependencies and stakeholder needs.
• Ability to travel for spacecraft test campaigns

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.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. 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 $120,000 - $156,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

For more information, visit www.mda.space.

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