Intermediate Mission Operations Engineer (CAD modelling)

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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 that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

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

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

The Position:

We’re on the hunt for a robotic Mission Operations Engineer, in our Robotics and Space Operations team on-site (Hybrid) at our Brampton Ontario office.

In this role, the candidate will support the mission operations team through mathematical analysis and modelling required to analyze on-orbit tasks for the International Space Station, including contact dynamics and CAD modelling of robotic systems and their operations. The candidate will document their work and participate in system level technical discussions when required, including customer interaction with the Canadian Space Agency and NASA. This role is unique where the candidate will be further supporting the company servers and providing IT support in order to sustain program operations.

Additionally, the successful candidate will participate in end-to-end mission design and analysis including:

• Robotic simulation and analysis such as:
• Kinematic analysis and path planning
• Robotic interface contact dynamics modelling
• Development of mission-specific display and control parameters
• Dynamic simulations and contingency operations analysis
• Human-in-the-loop simulation assessments
• Review of on-orbit procedures
• Flight following and Performance monitoring
• On-orbit Off-Nominal/Anomaly investigations

• Support the mission operations & analysis team in the IT and DevOps sustainment domain, which includes:
  • Understanding the hardware and software that is relied upon to perform robotics simulations and analyses
  • Troubleshoot issues relating to the Linux cluster and software configuration which impact analyses or support to on-orbit operations
  • Assist with server patching & updating, testing, and troubleshooting
  • Assist developers and users in the creation and running of analysis code and applications, with an emphasis on maximizing simulation throughput and minimizing errors and re-work
  • Identify risks to server availability and develop mitigation techniques to ensure continuous access to mission-critical software tools, processes, and analysis data

QUALIFICATIONS:

Interested candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Engineering Physics, or Computer Engineering and/or Applied Mathematics or Physics. A strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as a member of a team is required.   

• Preferably, the applicant should have some exposure to space operations and/or have a passion for human spaceflight exploration.
• Experience in DevOps and IT support:
  • Experience with Linux is essential
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Bash/Python
  • Experience with compiled coding languages (C++, FORTRAN) is an asset
  • Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) or Cluster computing is an asset
• Experience in simulation or dynamics analysis is an asset
• A strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as a member of a team is required
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills are essential to this position

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 Space 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 Space 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 Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, 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 Space 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.

Accommodations

MDA Ltd. 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 $78,741.00 - $100,709.00 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

 

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