Satellite Operations Specialist

MDA • Longueuil, QC

20d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space
[http://www.mda.space/].

MDA Geospatial Services is adding an individual to the Satellite Operations team
to perform Satellite Operation activities for the missions it operate, including
RADARSAT-2, RCM and CHORUS, which provide high resolution radar satellite
imagery around the world.

The Satellite Operations team at MDA is responsible for all flight operations
activities with a focus on monitoring and maintaining the health and safety of
the satellites, as well as improving reliability and efficiency in the ground
system. The Satellite Operation Specialist plays a critical role in routine
operations and anomaly recoveries. They are required to implement system
modifications of both spacecraft and ground systems with cross-system
interdependencies to enhance or maintain performance. The Satellite Operation
Specialist must have a good understanding of spacecraft subsystems, including
the Bus and Payload. They will also require an in-depth knowledge and
understanding of the ground system including the planning, commanding, and orbit
determination systems, as well as telemetry processing and analysis tools.
Familiarity and adherence to operational constraints and procedures is
essential. The Satellite Operation Specialist may have to review, test, and
develop operational procedures and write reports. 

This position is located at the MDA Control Centre, Canadian Space Agency
Headquarters, in St Hubert, PQ and at MDA new Control center in St Bruno de
Montarville, PQ

Requirements

• Degree or higher degree in numerate discipline, preferably in the areas of electrical, aerospace or mechanical engineering or physics. Post graduate degree in other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields will also be considered
• Good understanding of satellite bus subsystems (ADCS, power, thermal, etc.) and/or radar payload systems
• Good leadership experience
• Flexible team player, with the agility to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Keen interest and passion for innovation and space.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; Working language is in English
• Willingness to be “on-call” to support anomaly decision and resolution process, if needed, in unsocial hours
• The work is to be performed on site 5 days a week at the new MDA facility in St Bruno de Montarville as well as at the Canadian Space Agency in St-Hubert.
• The candidate must be able to qualify for a Canadian Secret level clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in programming languages such as Java or C/C++ as well as JavaScript, Python and/or Perl
• Experience in Database such as Postgres, Mongo, MS SQL Server.
• Experience in analysis tools such as MATLAB, STK/ODTK

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report system performance against defined metrics through spacecraft telemetry and other data sources
• Identify improvements in the overall system that would lead to increased operationally efficiency, effectiveness and/or customer satisfaction
• Plan, deconflict and perform satellite maintenance activities as recommended by manufacturers
• Troubleshoot system (satellite and/or ground) anomalies with on-call support on a rotational basis when non-nominal operations are detected
• Lead development projects for system and operational enhancements
• Follow well-defined procedures and enforce application of well-defined processes
• Maintain flight operations systems, operations procedures, and other operational tools
• Participate in Issue Review Boards (IRBs), Change Control Boards (CCBs), and Anomaly Review Boards (ARBs)

Benefits

• MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations.
• As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees