Junior Systems Engineer, Satellite Missions

MDA•Richmond, BC

10d•CA$72,000 - CA$82,000•Onsite

About The Position

MDA is seeking a Junior Systems Member of Technical Staff (MTS), Satellite Missions to support system-level activities across earth observation and remote sensing satellite programs. They will contribute to the definition, design, integration, verification and sustainment of SAR 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics
Familiarity with analysis and scripting tools (e.g., Matlab, Python) and MS Excel for engineering analyses
Familiarity with Systems Tool Kit (STK) and MS Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to perform in a dynamic environment
Team-friendly attitude, willingness to learn, and self-starter mindset

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with engineering life cycles
Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Windchill)
Familiarity with satellite remote sensing/earth observation
Familiarity with orbital mechanics and spacecraft design/operations

Responsibilities

Support requirements development, traceability, and system-level design documentation
Translate mission and customer needs into lower-level feature and subsystem requirements
Perform engineering analyses and trade-off studies to support system and subsystem definition
Contribute to mission analyses (e.g., link budgets, delta-v budgets, pointing budgets, coverage analysis, orbital/flight dynamics)
Review spacecraft and ground segment requirements and design from an operations perspective
Support technical reviews of subcontractor material and help ensure compliance to requirements
Develop operations procedures, scripts, tools, and training products for commissioning and routine operations
Support verification and validation activities; participate in operations validation testing, exercises, and rehearsals
Participate in Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT)
Participate in LEOP, commissioning, and transition to routine operations
Support work planning and cost estimates during the project lifecycle
Support intermediate and senior engineers in the above tasks and have opportunities for career growth.