Associate 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. 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.
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
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
Development of Satellite test procedures and oversight of their execution.
Verification & Validation of activities of the overall mission and development of operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning and routine operations of the mission.
Participate in the Satellite electrical and RF performance evaluation.
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).
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
Strong understanding of aerospace systems and engineering fundamentals
Relevant Experience with testing of satellite subsystems
Demonstrated capability to test RF systems and resolve problems
Experience with qualification and acceptance testing of new designs
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
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) .
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.
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.