Ingénieur mécanique de produits spatiaux

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we will take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we are leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We are fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We are on the hunt for a Mechanical Designer of Space Products on our Satellite team at our Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (Montreal) office.

Summary:

Satellite Systems: As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

 Role:

As a Mechanical Designer of Space Products, you will be working with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to develop antennas or structures used on state-of-the-art satellites.  As part of one or more project teams, and under the supervision of an experienced engineer, you will be responsible for the design of our custom space products for international customers.  From the bidding phase through to detailed definition, you will define the components of the mechanical assemblies to ensure that the final product meets the specific needs of the customer and can survive the harsh conditions of the space environment. To define the product, you will use a variety of state-of-the-art software such as simulation and 3D design software to model concepts and predict product behavior. You will be able to participate in the development of mass budgets and provide support to the manufacturing and mechanical testing of hardware typically performed at MDA.  You may also be called upon to support the research and development of new high-performance concepts and to follow up with international component suppliers. As a designer, you will be responsible for the coordination of all activities related to the design to ensure the smooth progress of the project.

 Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Design mechanical components for antennas, payloads, or space electronics units
• Understand the client's requirements
• Propose concepts that meet the requirements
• Select/design components according to constraints
• Integrate concepts from electrical, material, structural and thermal engineering disciplines into a 3D model
• Develop/revise fabrication drawings, assembly and parts lists
• Evaluate system costs, establish schedules
• Monitor component suppliers' activities
• Support integration and testing of components into higher level assemblies (during design and manufacturing phases)
• Develop mass budgets
• Present concepts to the customer 

Minimal Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other equivalent
• Ability to work in a team environment
• 5 to 15 years experience in mechanical design
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/French)
• Experience in the field of mechanical design
• Knowledge of geometric tolerancing, drawing standards
• Knowledge of CAD design (NX, Creo or Catia)
• Knowledge of the space industry

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 are 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.

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) and ITAR. 

Benefits Statement:

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. 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.