Senior Systems Engineering Leadership Position

3 hours ago


Brampton, Ontario, Canada Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation Full time

About Us

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. Our 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions has earned us a reputation as a leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

We're a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people who 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.

Job Overview

The Manager, Systems Engineering will lead a team of over 90 systems engineers working on state-of-the-art space and robotics technology. If you have a strong background in systems engineering and a passion for people management, professional development, and career advancement, this role is for you.

Main Responsibilities

  • Resource Management: Recruit, assign, and evaluate staff performance; ensure staffing meets program demands; develop staff skills and maintain succession plans; foster innovation and career satisfaction; manage departmental facilities, processes, and tools; oversee budget and capital planning.
  • Technical Overview: Support internal and external audits; participate/lead technical troubleshooting and problem solving; provide expert support to MRB's and customer enquiries where needed.
  • Process Development: Ensure proper application and adherence to company policies and processes; supports development and maintenance of departmental specific policies, processes, work instructions and standards; lead and support business process improvement initiatives; maintain health and safety procedures.
  • Front-End Business: Participate and make recommendations to the product development organisation for new products and R&D initiatives in line with the company's strategic direction; supports and coordinates patent applications; performs other tasks as required such as leading proposals at the front end of the business, managing projects or parts thereof, providing support to subcontract management, participating in collective agreement negotiations.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years in engineering management, preferably in the space industry.
  • Experienced in all phases of project/product development.
  • Experienced with systems requirements and requirement management.
  • Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, and people skills.
  • Experienced managing distributed teams.
  • Interest in resource management, negotiations, risk management, and financial reporting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our 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.

Salary Range: $102,000 - $160,000 annually.



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