Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Electrical

Overview

MDA Space is building the space between proven and possible. 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. We bring a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that has 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.

Position

The Position

We are looking for a Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Electrical , at our Richmond office, to be a part of the next generation of Earth Observation space missions.

From detecting changes in fragile ecosystems to monitoring northern ice floes and shipping routes, our near-real time Earth observation data makes our Geointelligence team a leader in geospatial imagery, ground stations, enterprise geospatial systems and defence programs. You will join our remote sensing team that has 30+ years of experience delivering commercial and government projects such as RADARSAT-2, RapidEye, Sapphire, CASSIOPE, RADARSAT Constellation Mission and now the CHORUS Constellation of SAR satellites.

Role

As part of the Mission Prime systems engineering team, you will participate with our cross functional, multi-disciplined team in developing cutting-edge solutions to deliver end-to-end missions for our customers.

Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Electrical, you may have a wide range of responsibilities that include :

• Development and maintenance of electrical requirements from the mission level down to the major subsystem level (Spacecraft Bus, Payload, etc)
• Generate and maintain the requirements and performance budgets for sub-systems (Radar payload, radar antenna, Communications, Power, etc)
• System-level modelling to support design activities (e.g. Radar, Comms, Power, etc)
• Support and / or coordinate a cross-disciplinary team to converge on a design architecture that meets the mission requirements.
• Support design review preparation and presentation; generate technical notes related to the design and analyses
• Generate verification plan, matrices and detailed test requirements
• Develop Test Plans, support test activities starting from the planning phase through to production
• Development and maintenance of interface control documents between the mission segments and spacecraft subsystems
• Review design material provided by Subcontractors to ensure compliance to requirements
• Apply sound engineering judgement to find resolutions to issues while still meeting mission requirements

Required Experience

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 are an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, and we are committed to growing MDA's leadership in this next golden age. MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations, including health care, extended health care and drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee assistance program. We are proud to provide accommodations during the recruitment process if required.

The compensation range for this position is $90,000- $130,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Location

Richmond & Vancouver, BC (InfoTech & Communications)

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