Intermediate Systems MTS/Engineer - Satellite Missions

Intermediate Systems MTS/Engineer - Satellite Missions

Role: MDA is seeking an Intermediate Systems Member of Technical Staff (MTS), Satellite 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 an Intermediate Systems MTS, Satellite Missions you may have a wide range of responsibilities that may include:

• Lead requirements development, traceability, and system-level design activities
• Translate mission-level requirements into subsystem specifications
• Perform mission analyses such as delta-v, power, coverage, etc
• Support system trade studies such as orbit selection, ground station architecture, CONOPS, etc
• Develop and validate mission operations concepts, procedures, and tools for flight dynamics, telecommand, telemetry processing, etc.
• Participate in LEOP and commissioning campaigns
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimates, and technical risk management

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics, with 2 or more years of relevant experience in space systems or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience performing system engineering analyses and trade studies
• Proficiency with tools such as Matlab, Python, Excel, and STK (or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills with ability to present to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and guide junior engineers
• Familiarity with satellite missions, orbital mechanics, or space system 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).

• We are 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 are excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we will 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 an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

• The compensation range for this position is $78K - $100K annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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Qualifications

Skills

• Behaviors

• Motivations

Education

• Required

• Bachelors or better.

• Preferred

• Masters or better.

Experience

• Licenses & Certifications