Satellite Systems Architect

2 hours ago

SainteAnnedeBellevue, Canada MDA Full time

Company Overview


MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, pioneering robotics, satellite systems, and geointelligence for over 55 years.


We have a team of over 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US, and the UK, with a proven track record of delivering missions and turning audacious customer visions into achievable reality.



About the Role


We are seeking a highly skilled Satellite Systems Architect to join our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office.


This critical role holds technical authority for a program in a particular area of expertise (Satellite, Payload, or Platform) and requires strong leadership skills to ensure successful program execution.



Key Responsibilities



  • Plan, organize, direct, and control all technical activities to satisfy contractual requirements and meet financial commitments.
  • Be the main technical interface and representative with the Customer.
  • Collaborate with and communicate extensively with other program's Systems Manager as applicable.
  • Perform system trade-off and lead investigations of technical issues.
  • Make key technical decisions from kick-off to in-orbit acceptance while maximizing the use of MDA's products for cost and schedule effectiveness.
  • Ensure technical leadership, direction, and guidance for successful program execution in accordance with budget, schedule, contract, Statement of Work, and technical requirement specifications.
  • Review and evaluate program status continuously and work unplanned program issues to a best solution.
  • Evaluate all business transactions using the highest ethical standards and comply with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.
  • Communicate program requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations to internal teams and subcontractors.
  • Develop and maintain program baselines, including task definitions, budgets, and schedules, in collaboration with the program manager.
  • Lead the development of program add-on/follow-on activities, including new pursuit, execution strategies, and executable project plans.
  • Participate in proposal preparation activities for new business capture opportunities with existing and/or new customers and programs.
  • Support contracts and subcontract staff in monitoring performance of subcontractors.
  • Direct the work of program leads and designated staff supporting contract execution in coordination with the program manager.
  • Provide technical leadership to the program team, balancing program needs with individual expectations and advocating for career development of team members.
  • Create a motivational environment where team members understand the mission, are fully engaged, empowered to execute, and recognized for their performance.
  • Resolve conflicts, demands, and priorities on assigned programs.
  • Maintain effective working relationships within departments and interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Lead the system engineering team assigned to the program, including RF, digital, electrical, EMC, mechanical, thermal, assembly, integration, verification, and testing.
  • Lead and review engineering documentation: system requirements, SOC, verification and validation matrix, design description, systems budgets, equipment specifications, test requirements, RFD/RFW.
  • Lead design reviews such as EQSR, SRR, PDR, CDR.
  • Lead integration, verification, and validation.
  • Attend test reviews: TRR, TRB, DRB, and NCR.
  • Lead tests and support In-Orbit Test (IOT).

Requirements



  • A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, Bachelors or higher.
  • 10+ years' experience in System management or Senior project System engineering in a related technical field.
  • Experience in satellite constellations is an asset.
  • Negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontract management, financials, and US ITAR regulations experience.
  • Good people skills and leadership skills.
  • Communication skills in English are required; knowledge of French will be considered favorably.

Benefits



  • An estimated salary range of $120,000-$180,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • A generous retirement savings plan, including a company-matched RRSP.
  • Professional development opportunities through training and education programs.
  • A dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • The opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects with a talented team.
  • The reliability status level and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) are mandatory requirements.

About Us


At MDA Space, we are passionate about pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers. We value innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the world.

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