Analyste en qualité d’image SAR/ SAR Image Quality Analyst

MDA•Cantley, QC

About The Position

The SAR Image Quality Analyst works as part of the RADAR Production team ensuring that the Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) products meet mission requirements. MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, creating the space between what's proven and what is possible. As a pioneer of robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence, 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 3,800 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. We are on the hunt for an Image Quality Analyst on our Radar Production team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or other relevant disciplines.
At least 2 years of experience working in a SAR Systems Engineering or Analyst capacity.
Experience With Matlab
MS Excel, for the purpose of engineering analyses
Satellite remote sensing or earth observation
SAR imaging theory and principles
Experience in scripting and/or programming
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level, pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

Nice To Haves

Experience applying machine learning (ML) techniques to analysis of geospatial data.
Excellent Problem Solving Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform in a dynamic working environment
Experience in SAR system calibration
Familiarity with SAR mission design and performance requirements
Familiarity with SAR satellite payloads
Familiarity with SAR image product generation
Familiarity with SAR image analysis and applications
Familiarity with orbital mechanics, satellite communications, spacecraft design and operation considerations

Responsibilities

Work with mission and satellite operations team to support ongoing SAR System Calibration for operational missions such as RADARSAT-2, CHORUS and RCM.
Define and implement system calibration updates to optimize performance.
Investigate, track and devise solutions for SAR system performance issues.
Work with the satellite operations team to improve SAR IQ monitoring capability including the adoption of automated SAR IQ methods and tools.
Perform operational analysis and trade-off studies.
Work with satellite operations and mission teams to specify requirements for SAR system performance monitoring.
Support continuous maintenance of calibration plans for operational SAR systems including SAR IQ / Calibration acquisition campaigns and ground target (e.g. corner reflector) maintenance.
Work with satellite operations and mission teams to support development of new SAR systems and updating / improving modes on current systems.
Developing and enhancing software tools used in SAR system performance analysis.
Maintaining links with the national and international technical community for communications on SAR system performance.