Junior Systems Engineer, Satellite 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 3800 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 thats 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 well take you there. For more information visit .

Role:

MDA is seeking aJunior Systems Member of Technical Staff (MTS) Satellite Missionsto support system-level activities across earth observation and remote sensing satellite programs. They will contribute to the definition design integration verificationand sustainment of SAR missions systems and payloads across multiple satellite programs and will work with a world leading team to performsystem leveltradeoffs prototype newinnovationsand drive technology roadmaps forward.

Responsibilities:

As a Junior Systems MTS Satellite Missions you may have a wide range of responsibilities that may include:

• Support requirements development traceability and system-level design documentation
• Translate mission and customer needs into lower-level feature and subsystem requirements
• Perform engineering analyses and trade-off studies to support system and subsystem definition
• Contribute to mission analyses (e.g. link budgets delta-v budgets pointing budgets coverage analysis orbital/flight dynamics)
• Review spacecraft and ground segment requirements and design from an operations perspective
• Support technical reviews of subcontractor material and help ensure compliance to requirements
• Develop operations procedures scripts tools and training products for commissioning and routine operations
• Support verification and validation activities;participatein operations validation testing exercises and rehearsals
• Participate in Assembly Integration and Test (AIT)
• Participate in LEOP commissioning and transition to routine operations
• Support work planning and cost estimates during the project lifecycle
• You will support intermediate and senior engineers in the above tasks and have opportunities for career growth.

Required Experience:

• Bachelorsdegree in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Computer Systems Engineering Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics
• Familiarity with analysis and scripting tools ( Python) and MS Excel for engineering analyses
• Familiarity withSystems Tool Kit (STK) and MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strongproblem solvingskills and the ability to perform in a dynamic environment
• Team-friendly attitude willingness to learn and self-starter mindset
• While not mandatory candidates willbenefitfrom familiarity with engineering life cycles requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS Windchill) satellite remote sensing/earth observation and/or orbital mechanics and spacecraft design/operations

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).

Were 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 youre excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation well 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 MDAs and Canadas 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 $72000 to 82000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Required Experience:

Junior IC