Systems Engineering Manager

1 month ago


Brampton, Ontario, Canada Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation Full time $102,000 - $160,000
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Systems Engineering Manager to lead our team of over 90 systems engineers working on cutting-edge space and robotics technology. As a key member of our engineering leadership team, you will be responsible for managing the systems engineering department, developing and maintaining a workforce with the necessary technical skills to ensure proper execution and delivery of our products and projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers to achieve exceptional results and drive innovation.
  • Oversee recruitment, development, engagement, retention, and succession planning to ensure a high-performing team.
  • Monitor and manage overall employee performance, conduct annual performance appraisals, and set individual objectives.
  • Provide staffing expertise to support program demands and ensure that staffing meets current and future MDA program needs.
  • Develop staff to ensure necessary skill sets and establish succession plans for key skills to avoid single-point failures and bottlenecks in resource allocation.
  • Ensure group competency remains abreast of state-of-the-art techniques in systems engineering and requirement management.
  • Lead system engineering discussions in bid development and review processes to ensure proposed solutions and costing align with customer priorities, competitive environment needs, and program-product-based strategy.
  • Support management of departmental overhead budget within allocation and provide forecasts to finance as required.
  • Support coordination of capital planning for the department, proposing necessary capital investment items with proper financial justification and implementing procurement.
  • Ensure the proper application of the company's collective agreements.
  • Support continuous improvement, modernization, and customer satisfaction.
  • Implement next-generation engineering tools, techniques, and procedures.
Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering management, preferably in the space industry.
  • Experience in all phases of project/product development.
  • Experience with systems requirements and requirement management.
  • Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, and people skills.
  • Experience managing distributed teams.
  • Interest in resource management, negotiations, risk management, and financial reporting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
Security Clearance

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

About MDA

We are 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.

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 accommodations 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 $102,000 - $160,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.



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