Staff Project Engineer

MDA•Richmond, BC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Staff Project Lead – Satellite Mission Engineering, at our Richmond office, to be a part of the next generation of satellite missions. As the lead for the project Engineering team, the individual will provide technical leadership for end-to-end satellite mission engineering through the lifecycle of the project, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to define requirements, manage interfaces, drive trade studies and technical decisions, and ensure integration and test readiness through launch and early operations. Success in this role is demonstrated by delivering mission milestones on schedule, proactively retiring cross-functional risks, and maintaining alignment to the approved technical baseline.

Requirements

Degree or advanced degree in engineering, or a combination of related education and experience
At least 12 years' experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility in engineering of complex, mission critical systems
Experience in managing sub-contractors and suppliers
Experience managing geographically distributed and multi-disciplined teams
Experience as a team leader
Experience in system integration of a complex system composed of multiple subsystems
Experience in troubleshooting, fault isolation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Experience in different types of engineering lifecycles applicable for large complex programs
Have excellent communication and customer interaction skills

Nice To Haves

Applied knowledge of satellite earth observation missions and their operations
Experience working in development of space missions or spacecraft
Experience working in the manufacture and integration of space missions, spacecraft, and/or ground segments
Experience in development of satellite concept of operations, operations procedures, training and rehearsal plans

Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership to a multi-disciplined mission team and suite of suppliers in collaboration with the Project Manager and Systems Technical Lead
Interfaces with customers and subcontractors, reporting status, resolving issues, and negotiating changes in technical scope
Identifies, manages and mitigates risks across the mission
Monitors and controls cost, schedule and technical baselines
Monitor and defines the workforce loading and assignments required through the lifecycle of the project
Defines and enforces an operating system for the mission engineering team to effectively communicate, collaborate and solve problems (e.g. issue tracking and resolution, work package management, etc.)
Supports technical and management reviews at all levels of assembly
Supports in various levels of spacecraft, ground system and mission integration, as well as initial on-orbit operations
Coordinates and brings together the right stakeholders to find optimal solutions to both technical and non-technical problems
Develops team members through mentoring and coaching