Intermediate Systems Engineer (Member of Technical staff) (Space Vision sensors)

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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

We’re on the hunt for an Intermediate Systems Engineer on our Robotics and Space Operations team at our Kanata office to carry out systems engineering on industry-leading space vision systems (LiDAR and visual and IR Cameras).

Robotics & Space Operations: 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.

As an Intermediate Systems Engineer, you will be involved in the full product lifecycle from requirements definition through to acceptance and performance testing.  Projects at the Kanata office include vision systems for robotics, spacecraft, and rovers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop high-level system requirements, based upon the end user needs and/or stated requirements
• Analyze and decompose systems-level requirements and allocate requirements and design margin across sub-system elements
• Advocate for design to cost, design for test, and design for manufacture approaches throughout the organization for effective productization of commercial space systems
• Develop and ensure proper documentation of technical and interface requirements
• Develop and ensure proper documentation of high-level system and subsystem design
• Develop verification and test plans
• Understand and assess design issues, determine appropriate resolutions, and work with the team to address
• Troubleshoot system behaviour anomalies, determine root cause, and the appropriate technical resolution
• Review, analyse, and interpret telemetry from deployed system with context and understanding of the system development life cycle
• Help develop LiDAR system models and contribute to the maturation of MDA’s MBSE library

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interested candidates must possess a Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or the equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or project engineering are required
• Knowledge of LiDAR systems, flight verification and validation, and operations analysis would be an asset
• Familiarity with the space mission project lifecycle, Matlab/Simulink, and SysML would also be considered a benefit

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 $71,200.00 - $97,000.00 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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