Senior Systems Engineer

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that's been in our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we'll take you there.

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About the Role:

The role of a Systems Engineer here at MDA is quite dynamic and varying. From the possibility of writing a proposal in response to an RFP, to working out the costing for a new program, to testing hardware in the lab, no two tasks, assignments, or days are ever quite the same. However, each of these tasks all lead back to the one of the most core functions of a Systems Engineer: to plan, develop, and build the design, including the design requirements, of the actual system, without which there would be no program Our team of Systems Engineers are therefore some of the most intelligent and personable people, always willing to lend a hand where they can and answer any questions customers, management, or indeed other team members may have. It's easy to define our culture as one of collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. All this allows us to be at the forefront of some of the most exciting space programs in Canada

MDA is currently seeking a Senior Engineer/Member Technical Staff to carry out systems engineering work for its Lunar rover, the next-generation Canadarm3, and related projects. The successful applicant will play an important role in the following:

Responsibilities:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team in the design, development, manufacture, assembly, integration, and test; both internally and externally to MDA Space.
• Develop high-level system requirements, based upon the end user needs and/or stated requirements.
• Analyse and decompose systems-level requirements and allocate requirements and design margin across sub-system elements ensuring consistent and complete traceability.
• Determine and assess design alternatives (design trade-offs), assessing each based on identified constraints, selecting the most suitable option.
• Advocate for design to cost, design for test, and design for manufacture approaches throughout the organization for effective productization of commercial space systems.
• Develop and ensure proper documentation of technical and interface requirements.
• Develop and ensure proper documentation of high-level system and subsystem design.
• Develop verification and test plans.
• Understand and assess design issues, determine appropriate resolutions, and work with the team to address them.
• Formulate and recommend alternative plans for the mitigation of project risks.
• Troubleshoot system behaviour anomalies, determine root cause, and the appropriate technical resolution.
• Review, analyse, and interpret telemetry from deployed system with context and understanding of the system development life cycle.

Job Qualifications and Experience:

• Interested candidates must possess a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or the equivalent. A Master's degree or plus is an asset.
• Ten (10+) years of experience in systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or project engineering are required.
• Experience with rover systems for Lunar/Mars environments and experience with self-driving vehicles is an asset.
• Hands-on experience in the design of integrated rover systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of robotic systems, flight verification and validation, and operations analysis would be an asset.
• Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, and computer-aided design tools would also be a benefit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to this position.
• The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to work in a team environment.

Comments/Special Considerations:

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

We're 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. If you're excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we'll take you there.

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 accommodation(s) 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 $110,000- $150,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.