Systems Engineer, Missions

MDA; Richmond; Híbrido; CAD 86.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MDA Space is seeking a Systems Member of Technical Staff (MTS) - Missions to support system-level activities across Earth and space observation satellite missions. You will independently contribute to the definition, design, integration, verification, and sustainment of missions, systems, and payloads across multiple programs.

You will work with a world-leading team to perform system-level tradeoffs, prototype new innovations and drive technology roadmaps forward, in a hybrid work environment in

Formación

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics;

Responsabilidades

• Understanding needs and translate those needs to derive system requirements from mission level down to major subsystems (Bus, Payload, Ground Segment);
• Participation in mission design trade-off studies to design and develop subsystems;
• Develop and generate deliverable documents such as engineering budgets, design reports, and operational concepts;
• Conduct analyses to support mission development such as link budgets, coverage analyses, geolocation accuracy, pointing budgets;
• Develop and maintain interface control documents between major subsystems (e.g. Bus to Payload);
• Review design material from Subcontractors to ensure requirements compliance;
• Develop spacecraft test procedures and oversee their execution;
• Perform verification activities of the overall mission;
• Develop operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning and routine operations

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Team player

Willingness to learn

Verbal communication

Written communication

Educación

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

Herramientas

Matlab

MS Excel

Systems Tool Kit

DOORS

Descripción del empleo

• Hybrid
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SYSTE012819

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 4,000 + 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.

MDA is seeking a Systems Member of Technical Staff (MTS) - Missions to support system-level activities across Earth and space observation satellite missions. They will independently contribute to the definition, design, integration, verification, and sustainment of missions, systems, and payloads across multiple satellite programs and will work with a world-leading team to perform system-level tradeoffs, prototype new innovations, and drive technology roadmaps forward.

Responsibilities

As a Systems MTS - Missions, you may have a wide range of responsibilities that may include:

• working with the customer and end user to understand their needs and translate those needs to develop and maintain the system requirements from the mission level down to the major subsystem level (Bus, Payload, Ground Segment);
• participation in the mission design trade-off studies to design and develop the overall mission subsystems, leading a small team in specific tasks within the larger study;
• the development and generation of deliverable documents such as engineering budgets, design reports, and operational concepts;
• the analyses to support the mission development such as link budgets, coverage analyses, geolocation accuracy, pointing and pointing knowledge budgets, etc.;
• the development and maintenance of interface control documents between the major mission subsystems (e.g. Bus to Payload) ;
• the review of design material provided by Subcontractors to ensure compliance to requirements;
• the development of spacecraft test procedures and oversight of their execution;
• the verification activities of the overall mission; and
• the development of operations procedures and products for on-orbit commissioning and routine operations of the mission.

Required Experience

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics;
• Minimum of 5-10 years in a relevant field.
• 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:
  • Matlab
  • MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
  • Systems Tool Kit
  • 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

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 $86,000 - $130,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.