Junior Systems Engineer – Satellite Ground Segment

MDA•Richmond, BC

12h•CA$76,000 - CA$87,000•Onsite

About The Position

MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, with a 55-year+ history of world firsts and over 450 missions. They are 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. The Geointelligence team is a leader in geospatial imagery, ground stations, enterprise geospatial systems and defence programs, focused on turning data into insight for applications like monitoring fragile ecosystems and shipping routes. As a member of a Geointelligence project team, the individual will initially be assigned to work on the ground segment of a large satellite mission program. They will work as part of a technical team to develop new capabilities, enhance existing capabilities, and deliver solutions to customers. MDA Space is committed to employee growth and development, establishing development actions alongside regular progress reviews, and likely moving individuals through various projects to gain experience and knowledge for career progression.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Software or Computer Engineering or Engineering Physics
Familiarity with Matlab or similar analysis tools
Familiarity with MS Excel, for the purpose of engineering analyses
Familiarity with Python, Java, Go, or a similar programming language
Familiarity with modern software development methodology, tools, and software specification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment
Team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn
Must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET level
Must pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

Nice To Haves

Prior involvement in development of cloud-based applications
Understanding of different types of engineering life cycles as applicable from large complex programs to software development
Familiarity with satellite remote sensing or earth observation
Familiarity with orbital mechanics, satellite communications, spacecraft design and operation considerations
Familiarity with machine learning / deep learning

Responsibilities

Tracing customer requirements to conceptual designs and preparing associated documentation
Contributing to decomposition of requirements and interface control documents (ICDs)
Performing technical engineering tasks, such as operational analyses and trade-off studies, to define system design and subsystem details
Devising solutions for creating and delivering systems and subsystem features
Working with MDA’s software development teams to build and test operational features
Participating in integration and testing of system level features
Revising and maintaining various system models in Excel, Matlab, Python, etc.