HybridFull-TimeRequisition #: SYSTE012819
DescriptionABOUT MDA SPACEBuilding 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 4,000 + 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.
MDA is seeking a Systems Member of Technical Staff (MTS) - Missions to support system-level activities across Earth and space observation satellite missions. They will independently contribute to the definition, design, integration, verification, and sustainment of missions, systems, and payloads across multiple satellite programs and will work with a world-leading team to perform system-level tradeoffs, prototype new innovations, and drive technology roadmaps forward.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Systems MTS - Missions, you may have a wide range of responsibilities that may include:
working with the customer and end user to understand their needs and translate those needs to develop and maintain the system requirements from the mission level down to the major subsystem level (Bus, Payload, Ground Segment);




participation in the mission design trade-off studies to design and develop the overall mission subsystems, leading a small team in specific tasks within the larger study;
the development and generation of deliverable documents such as engineering budgets, design reports, and operational concepts;
the analyses to support the mission development such as link budgets, coverage analyses, geolocation accuracy, pointing and pointing knowledge budgets, etc.;
the development and maintenance of interface control documents between the major mission subsystems (e.G. Bus to Payload) ;
the review of design material provided by Subcontractors to ensure compliance to requirements;
the development of spacecraft test procedures and oversight of their execution;
the verification activities of the overall mission;
and
the development of operations procedures and products for on-orbit commissioning and routine operations of the mission.
Required Experience
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics;
Minimum of 5-10 years in a relevant field.
Experience or knowledge in satellites and their applications, including:
Optical or SAR remote sensing,
Spacecraft attitude control, orbit determination, and orbit maintenance




Spacecraft systems such power control/generation/storage and communications
Flight software and data interfaces
Spacecraft operations
Have familiarity with any of the following software tools:
Matlab
MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
Systems Tool Kit
Requirements Management tools such as DOORS
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
An understanding of different types of engineering life cycles as applicable from large complex programs to software development
Self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment
Possess excellent problem solving skills
A team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn
Comments/Special ConsiderationsSuccessful 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 perks packages for its employees at al

📌 Systems Engineer, Missions (Winnipeg)
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