Space Systems Engineer for Large Constellations

1 week ago


Richmond, British Columbia, Canada MDA Full time

MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions.

We're seeking a highly experienced Project Engineer – Satellite Ground Segment to join our team in Richmond or Montreal. As a member of our Engineering team, you will work on programs such as the CHORUS Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellite, Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope, Aeronautical Navigation products, and Maritime Insights products.

You will work as part of a technical team to develop new capabilities, enhance existing capabilities, and deliver solutions to our customers. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership to a multi-disciplined mission team and suite of suppliers.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer – Satellite Ground Segment, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks across the program;
  • Managing and driving changes to cost, schedule, and technical baselines;
  • Collaborating with teams across MDA and subcontractor teams;
  • Supporting technical and management reviews at Segment, System, and Subsystem levels;
  • Working with other stakeholders in both the Program Management Office, engineering line management, governance committee, and other external mission stakeholders;
  • Participating in spacecraft commissioning phase activities, potentially requiring global travel to customer sites.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A degree or advanced degree in engineering or computer science, or a combination of related education and experience;
  • At least 12 years experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and complexity in a complex engineering environment;
  • Experience in managing sub-contractors and suppliers;
  • Experience as a team leader for software development, systems engineering, or other similar teams;
  • Experience in troubleshooting, fault isolation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills;
  • An understanding of different types of engineering lifecycle as applicable from large complex programs to software development;
  • The ability to travel globally for spacecraft commissioning.

Security Clearance

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST OBTAIN AND HOLD SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE RELIABILITY STATUS LEVEL.



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