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Jobs by Experience drjobs

5years

Job Location drjobs

Montreal - Canada

Yearly Salary drjobs

CAD 200000 - 250000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Senior Mission Design Authority holds the technical authority of a program in a particular area of expertise (Satellite Payload or Platform) and as such is a highly critical and influential role on a large program.

Responsibilities

  • Plan organize direct and control all technical activities to satisfy contractual requirements and meet financial commitments while ensuring good employee and customer relations.
  • Be the main technical interface and representative with the Customer.
  • Cooperate with and communicate extensively with the other program s Systems Manager as applicable
  • Perform system tradeoff and lead investigations of technical issues.
  • Be accountable for technical decisions from the kickoff to the inorbit acceptance while maximizing the use of our clients products to ensure cost and schedule effectiveness
  • Be responsible for technical leadership direction and guidance that ensures successful program execution in accordance with the budget schedule contract Statement of Work and technical requirement specifications.
  • Review and evaluate the program status on a continuing basis and work unplanned program issues to a best solution including development of plansforward escalation and increased resources as required.
  • Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws statutes and regulations.
  • Ensure that program requirements purposes objectives and expectations are communicated and floweddown to the internal team and subcontractors.
  • Develop and ensure fidelity of the program baseline including definition of tasks program budgets and program schedules in collaboration with the program manager.
  • Lead in the development of program addon/followon activities including new pursuit execution strategies and developing executable project plans.
  • Participate in proposal preparation activities in support of new business capture opportunities with existing and/or new customers and programs.
  • Support contracts and subcontracts staff in monitoring performance of subcontractors.
  • In coordination with the program manager direct the work of program leads and other designated staff supporting contract execution.
  • Provide technical leadership to the program team balancing the needs of the program with individual expectations. Be an advocate for career development of members of the program team.
  • Create a motivational environment where team members understand the mission are fully engaged and empowered to execute and are recognized for their performance.
  • Resolve conflicts demands and priorities on assigned programs.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and other departments. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Lead the system engineering team assigned to the program including RF digital electrical EMC mechanical thermal assembly integration verification and tests.
  • Lead and review engineering documentations: system requirements SOC verification and validation matrix design description systems budgets equipment specifications test requirements RFD/RFW.
  • Lead design reviews such as EQSR SRR PDR CDR.
  • Lead integration verification and validation.
  • Attend test reviews: TRR TRB DRB and NCR.
  • Lead tests and support InOrbit Test (IOT).


Requirements

  • Electrical or mechanical engineering or similar degree Bachelors or higher engineering or a related field.
  • 15 years experience of System management or Senior project System engineering in related technical field
  • Experience in satellite constellations is a plus
  • Experience with negotiations risk management contract management subcontract management financials US ITAR regulations.
  • Good people skills and leadership skills.
  • Communication skills in English is required. Good knowledge of French will be considered favorably


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.

Our client provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of our client 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.

Our client 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.




Requirements Electrical or mechanical engineering or similar degree, Bachelors or higher engineering or a related field. 15+ years experience of System management or Senior project System engineering in related technical field Experience in satellite constellations is a plus Experience with negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontract management, financials, US ITAR regulations. Good people skills and leadership skills. Communication skills in English is required. Good knowledge of French will be considered favorably

Education

15+ years experience of System management or Senior project System engineering in related technical field

Employment Type

Full Time

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