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.

You will contribute to our world leading Synthetic Aperture Radar missions that generate high value imagery and real-time actionable intelligence for our customers. Provides end-end oversight of the SAR related engineering activities for the full lifecycle of a SAR space mission Lead technical solutioning for enhancements to existing and future SAR Missions; includes beam mode design, SAR mission concept design, and SAR image quality modelling Leads mission technical risk management, integration, verification and validation at the Mission Level Responsible for SAR aspects of successful commissioning, calibration and early operations of space SAR Missions Provide sound technical guidance to upper management and new business Developing team members through mentoring and coaching Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Math, Physics,



or a combination of related education and experience ~15 or more years working with radar, SAR or similar active imaging systems, including work on hardware, processors and/or data products ~10 or more years working in a space systems engineering environment or similar complex systems engineering environment ~ Experience in SAR remote sensing, including system design, operation, applications/exploitation and/or calibration ~ Experience in different types of engineering life cycles as applicable for large complex programs ~ Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to explain concepts to wide-ranging audiences (e.g. technical team, sales team, executives, customers, etc) ~ Ability and knowledge to work with MATLAB, Python; A strong understanding of geospatial data. 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 opportunityemployer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration. 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 an equal chance employer prizing diversity and inclusion. 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.

📌 Staff Systems Engineer, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Missions (Vancouver)
🏢 MDA Space
📍 Vancouver