Integration and Test Engineer/MTS

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 aAs our Senior Flight Software Engineer/MTS, you will be instrumental in using your skill and experience as part of a team to design, implement, maintain, and test safety critical, real-time flight software solutions that are modular, extendable, testable, and efficient. You will lead difficult and complicated subsystem designs and implementations helping to grow the skills of more junior teammates through mentoring and coaching.nd infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space. 

The Position: 

As an Integration and Test Engineer/MTS, you will be joining a cross-functional team that provides a service to the rest of the company by facilitating and standardizing integration and testing activities. As the DAQ/Automation engineer on this team, you will be programming tools that will enable sensor fusion and automation for testing of complex systems. 

Tool programming includes developing custom DAQ and intuitive graphical user interface solutions specific to each test campaign. 

In integration, you will wire sensing and actuation hardware to the test carts. You will get exposure to the different technologies used at MDA to validate designs. 

In testing, you will train the engineers and technicians on using the tools you develop and support them in their pre-, during and post-test activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Learn and apply industry standards to robotic hardware testing
• Liaise with cross-functional team members to ensure testing needs are met and pr
• Develop custom test systems (data acquisition and automation scripts)
• Create user-friendly graphical interfaces to facilitate testing
• Train test operators on how to execute tests with the developed tools
• Support the build of a test rig through wiring sensors to the DAQ;
• Write post-processing scripts of the acquired data;
• Identify and procure testing equipment
• Manage relevant testing equipment inventory, scheduling and usage
• Support continuous improvement activities  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 2+ years experience writing scripts from scratch with MATLAB and LabVIEW
• 1+ years experience setting up automated tests (mechanical and electrical)
• 1+ years experience with NI hardware (cRIO, cDAQ, cSeries Modules, etc.) and/or PLCs
• 1+ years experience with debugging software and hardware
• 1-2 years experience communicating ideas, test results, or analysis results
• Demonstrated ability for detailed hands-on work.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, with strong attention to details.
• Knowledge of signal processing and control theory
• Demonstrated multi-tasking and task-prioritizing capability in a high-pressure environment
• Experience using NX CAD tools to rapidly prototype GSE or mechanisms is an asset
• Experience with other programming languages (Python, SQL, etc.)  is an asset
• Understanding spacecraft design and verification is an asset

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.

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.

The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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.