Senior Systems Engineer Spacecraft Operations Control Centers

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We are on the hunt for a Systems Engineer for Spacecraft Operations Control Center development on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We are 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 are excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we will 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.

Role:

This is a role suited for an ambitious professional wanting to solve complex problems and develop state of the art Satellite Operations Control Center (SOCC) for large constellations.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

As a Senior Systems Engineer – Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Operations Control Centers, you may have a range of responsibilities that include:

• design of a SOCC architecture that is highly configurable, reusable, adaptable, will meet customer requirements and customer operational needs;


• analyses to contribute to SOCC architecture and design, including make-buy decisions;


• developing and generating deliverable documents such as engineering plans, requirements specifications, interface control documents, and operational concepts;


• development and maintenance of requirements for satellite operations at mission, SOCC and SOCC sub-system levels;


• development of RFPs and SOWs for sub-contracted portions of the design;


• review of design, build and test material provided by Subcontractors to ensure compliance to requirements;


• development of integration, verification and validation plans and procedures;


• technical oversight of integration, verification and validation activities;


• engage with other teams, functions and sub-contractors to ensure issues affecting the SOCC are brought to satisfaction resolution through out all phases of design, development, test and commissioning;


• responsible for the development of SOCC training plans and the oversight of their execution;


• leading commissioning teams (including travel globally to customer sites) to address issues, contribute to customer operator training, and participate in Launch and Early Operations (LEOP);


• mentoring and coaching team members;


• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered favorably; (Product development for customers outside Quebec)


• Support the spacecraft operations team in critical phases.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or advanced degree in engineering or physics, preferably in the areas of aerospace, electrical engineering or space science


• At least 10 years experience in a space systems development or operations environment, especially Satellite Operations Control Centers (SOCCs)


• Familiarity with satellite operations and the different components of a SOCC


• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and principles including identity, access and management (IAM), data communication, data storage, etc


• Experience in systems or software development of large, complex, mission critical systems


• Experience working across contractual boundaries and directly with supplier’s teams in developing, integrating and testing software;


• Demonstrated organizational skills; capable of managing priorities, initiating activities, developing execution plans, and executing schedule with the agility to work in a multi-disciplinary environment


• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a dynamic team


• Passion for innovation


• Ability to travel globally for LEOP and SOCC commissioning


• A team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn


• Have familiarity with any of the following software tools:

• Matlab


• Python or other scripting languages


• MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses


• AGI’s Systems Tool Kit (STK)


• Requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama

• Experience working with RF antenna communications would be an asset


• Experience working in development of a SOCC is an asset


• Experience with automated satellite operations, especially design, development and testing of new automated operations is an asset


• 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 French


• Knowledge of English will be considered favorably for contacting with customers outside Québec, work on English-language deliverables.


• Experience leading and coaching a technical team


• Support the spacecraft operations team in critical phases

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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) and ITAR.

Benefits Statement:

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.