Mechanism Engineer for Satellite Products

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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're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

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We’re on the hunt for a Mechanism Engineer for Satellite Products  on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

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.

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’re 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.

Role:

The mechanical design engineer will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to develop mechanisms to align and deploy antennas or structures used on state-of-the-art spacecrafts. As part of one or more project teams, under the supervision of an experienced engineer, the engineer is responsible for establishing the concepts of our space products mechanisms customized for international customers. From the proposal phase to the detailed definition, he defines components of mechanical assemblies (bearings, lubricants, gears, motors, feed, and control) to ensure that the final product meets the customer's specific needs and can survive the harsh space environment. To define the product, the engineer uses a series of highly advanced software such as simulation, control and 3D design software which allow forecasting the behaviour and performance of mechanisms to develop. He also participates in the preparation of mass budgets and provides support to manufacturing and mechanical testing activities mostly performed at MDA. He can also support research and development of new performing designs and ensure a follow-up with international component suppliers. As design engineer, he will help coordinate activities related to his designs to ensure a smooth progression of the project.

Duties:

• Space mechanisms design
• Understand the client’s requirements
• Suggest new designs that meet the requirements
• Choice of mechanism components on the basis of constraints to observe
• Model and analyse mechanisms and simulate their performance
• Assess the system costs, establish schedules
• Monitor operations of mechanism suppliers
• Support the integration of mechanisms in higher level assemblies (during the design and manufacturing stages)
• Supervise mechanisms tests /analyse results/solve problems

Requirements:

• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to work in team and lead a team
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and MS Excel software
• Bachelor’s Degree in mecatronics or mechanical engineering with a minimum of 2 years in mechanism conception.

Assets:

• Bilingual (English/French)
• Experience with MathLab, Simulink simulation software
• Knowledge in CAD design (NX, Pro-Engineer or Catia V5)
• Knowledge of space sector
• Knowledge of electrical motors
• Knowledge in closed loop control

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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.