Satellite 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Role As part of the System Engineering Department, the Satellite System Engineer will lead or support Mission Analysis and requirements, CONOPS, System design and performance budgets, performance analysis, implementation and testing in support of MDA Telecommunication Satellite Team.

Tasks The Satellite Systems engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.

Lead, develop and maintain the system requirements from the mission level down to the major subsystem level for mechanical or electrical standpoint (platform, payload, ground segment) based on mission requirements and customer needs

Mission design trade‑off studies to design and develop the overall mission subsystems

Development of performance budgets, design reports and CONOPS

Support the mission development and analysis such as link budgets, coverage analyses, geolocation accuracy, pointing knowledge budgets, mass…

Development and maintenance of ICDs (interface control documents) between the major mission subsystems such as platform to payload

Review of design material provided by subcontractors to ensure compliance to requirements and SOCs

Satellite modeling in a MBSE approach

Development of satellite test procedures and oversight of their execution

Verification and validation of activities of the overall mission and development of operations procedures for on‑orbit commissioning and routine operations of the mission

Monitor MDA’s suppliers and the integrated product team

Participate in the satellite electrical and RF performance evaluation

Provide inputs and lead or support to all program reviews including EQSR, SRR, PDR, CDR

Support satellite assembly integration and test

Attend all test reviews TRR, TRB, DRB, and NCR’s

Support satellite testing: EGSE, test supervision, data analysis

Support satellite tests at MDA, at test facilities or at S/C supplier premises

Support in‑orbit test (IOT)

Write satellite procedures & operations manual

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field with 10+ years of relevant experience

Previous design and test experience with LEO/MEO satellites and sub‑systems

Understanding of the space environment and orbit mechanics

Strong understanding of aerospace systems and engineering fundamentals

Relevant experience with testing of satellite subsystems

Demonstrated capability to test RF systems and resolve problems

Hands‑on individual who can lead all systems integration processes

Experience with qualification and acceptance testing of new designs

High degree of attention to detail

Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision

Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity

Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills in English (contact with customers outside Quebec and head office staff in Ontario)

Experience leading and coaching a technical team

Support the spacecraft operations team in critical phases

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.

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