Junior Satellite Systems Engineer
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Design satellite systems at MDA Space, applying systems engineering and SysML modelling across remote sensing and communications missions. This junior role spans lifecycle activities.
The Junior Satellite Systems Engineer supports requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and operations for current and next-generation satellites. You will work across spacecraft subsystems, including power, thermal, propulsion, structures, and communications. The position contributes to mission objectives, cost targets, and schedule constraints under senior oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather and formalise mission-level requirements under supervision
- Build SysML block models and perform baseline calculations
- Update architecture documents and maintain requirements traceability
- Support vibration, TVAC, and RF test campaigns
- Analyse early post-launch telemetry under supervision
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Physics
- Two or more years designing satellite systems on LEO, MEO, or GEO missions
- Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and their interactions
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA
- English communication skills; French knowledge is an asset
Apply satellite systems engineering, SysML modelling, and verification skills across MDA Space missions from design through operations.
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