Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) System Engineer/MTS

ABOUT MDA SPACE

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 and 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.

The Position

We are looking for a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) System Engineer/MTS at our Richmond, BC, Canada office, to be a part of the next generation of Earth Observations space missions.

From detecting changes in fragile ecosystems to monitoring northern ice floes and shipping routes, our near-real time Earth observation data makes our Geointelligence team a leader in geospatial imagery, ground stations, enterprise geospatial systems and defence programs. You will join our remote sensing team that has 30+ years of experience delivering commercial and government projects such as RADARSAT-2, RapidEye, Sapphire, CASSIOPE, RADARSAT Constellation Mission and now the CHORUS Constellation of SAR satellites.

Role

This is a role suited for an ambitious professional wanting to solve complex problems and implement novel solutions that contribute to the betterment of our world. You will contribute to our world leading Synthetic Aperture Radar systems by designing a system that generates high value imagery and real-time actionable intelligence for our customers.

Responsibilities

As a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) System Engineer/MTS, you may have a wide range of responsibilities that include:

• Participate in high-level SAR Payload design activities, including optimization and trade-offs between spacecraft and SAR payload capabilities;

• Generate and maintain the requirements and performance budgets for SAR payload sub-system, including SAR antenna.
• Radar system-level modelling to support design activities

• Support and/or coordinate a cross-disciplinary team to converge on a design architecture that meets the mission requirements.
• Support design review preparation and presentation; generate technical notes related to the design and analyses
• Generate verification plan, matrices and detailed test requirements
• Develop Test Plan, support test activities starting from the planning phase through to production
• Review unit level & system level test data, evaluate non-compliances. Support efforts on automated data post-processing/management
• Developing team members through mentoring and coaching
• Support spacecraft communications systems requirements development and verification.
• Participate in on-orbit radar calibration activities

Required Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 or more years experience with increasing levels of complexity
• Experience in Radar systems or other RF system design
• Knowledge of RF and or Antenna fundamental concepts as applicable to radar systems engineering
• Well-versed in the fundamental concepts of digital signal processing

• Experience with Matlab & Simulink and other simulation tools such as Python
• Self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment
• Possess excellent problem solving skills
• Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to explain concepts to wide-ranging audiences (e.g. technical team, sales team, executives, customers, etc)
• The ability to work within a large organization and understand dependencies and stakeholder needs

Desired Experience:

• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software for radar or other wireless systems design
• Experience with phased-array or other directive antennas. 
• Previous experience in a space systems engineering environment
• Appreciation for satellite based SAR Payload design and operations
• Appreciation of Spacecraft design (e.g. Thermal, Power, Pointing accuracy, etc)
• A strong understanding of geospatial data

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’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.

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 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 $90,000- $130,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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