Staff Project Engineer

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 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 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.

The Position

Werelooking for aStaff Project Lead Satellite Mission Engineering at our Richmond office to be a part of the next generation ofsatellitemissions.

As thelead for the projectEngineering team the individual will provide technical leadership for end-to-end satellite mission engineeringthrough the lifecycle of the project working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to define requirementsmanageinterfaces drive trade studies and technical decisions and ensure integration and test readiness through launch and early operations. Success in this role is demonstrated by delivering mission milestones on schedule proactively retiring cross-functional risks and maintaining alignment to the approved technical baseline.

Responsibilities

AsaStaff Project Lead Satellite Mission Engineeringyou may have a range of responsibilities that include:

• Provides technical leadership to a multi-disciplined mission team and suite of suppliersin collaboration with the Project Managerand SystemsTechnical Lead
• Interfaces with customers and subcontractors reporting status resolving issues and negotiating changes in technical scope
• Identifiesmanagesand mitigates risks across the mission
• Monitors and controls cost schedule and technical baselines
• Monitor anddefines the workforce loading and assignmentsrequiredthrough thelifecyleof the project
• Defines and enforces an operating system for the mission engineering team to effectively communicate collaborate and solve problems ( tracking and resolution work package management etc.)
• Supports technical and management reviews atalllevelsof assembly
• Supportsin various levels of spacecraft ground system and missionintegration as well as initial on-orbit operations
• Coordinates and brings together the right stakeholders to findoptimalsolutions to both technical and non-technical problems
• Developsteam members through mentoring and coaching

Required Experience

• Degree or advanced degree in engineering or a combination of related education and experience
• At least 12 years experiencedemonstratingincreasing levels of responsibility in engineering of complex mission critical systems
• Experience in managing sub-contractors and suppliers
• Experience managing geographically distributedand multi-disciplined teams
• Experience as a team leader
• Experience in system integration of a complex system composed of multiple subsystems
• Experience in troubleshooting fault isolation problem-solving and critical thinkingskills;
• Experience indifferent typesof engineering lifecycles applicable for large complex programs
• Have excellent communication and customer interaction skills

While not mandatory candidates willbenefitfrom any of the following:

• Applied knowledge of satellite earth observation missions and their operations
• Experience working in development of space missions or spacecraft
• Experienceworking in the manufacture and integration of space missions spacecraft and/or ground segments
• Experience in development of satellite concept of operations operations procedurestrainingand rehearsal plans

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 $140000 - $185000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

#LI-KP1 #Sp #LI-Hybrid #IND

Required Experience:

Staff IC