Intermediate Eng/MTS - S&MA

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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,400 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.

The Position

We're on the hunt for a Junior or Intermediate Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Engineer/MTS to support the Logistics and Sustaining Engineering (L&SE) program at our Brampton office.

S&MA is an independent engineering reporting organization within MDA. S&MA is involved in all aspects of the program, including support to proposals, customer and subcontractor contract negotiations, and through all phases of design, development, procurement, assembly, integration, test, qualification, delivery and operational support.

This job requires interaction with internal customers (including MDA program managers, engineering and manufacturing team), external customers (including their program and S&MA personnel) and various subcontractors and major suppliers.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure MDA and Customer technical and quality requirements are met during all phases of project (design, procurement, MAI&T, and mission operations)
2. Work collaboratively within a cross-functional team to identify and address issues.
3. Chair Material Review Boards (MRBs) for investigation and resolution of hardware/software non-conformances.
4. Support technical review meetings such as Design Reviews, Configuration Control Boards, Test Readiness Reviews, and Acceptance Reviews.
5. Review technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
6. Early identification of technical and safety risks, and mitigation planning.
7. Perform other S&MA tasks as required (e.g., hazard analysis, reliability analysis, FMEA).
8. Support failure investigations related to hardware and software non-conformances.
9. Contribute to process improvements for increased quality, productivity, efficiency and cost savings.

Job Requirements

1. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.)
2. (For Intermediate level) A minimum of two years' experience in an engineering or assurance role.
3. Knowledge of product/quality assurance principles and practices related to product development.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently with effective time management.
7. Knowledge of AS9100 quality management system standard is an asset.

Comments/Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We're a purpose-driven, collaborative, and passionate team, constantly seeking new members to join #TeamMDA to innovate and push boundaries in space exploration and development. We value diversity, integrity, and collaboration, and are committed to growing MDA's and Canada's leadership in this next golden age.

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health care, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, and an employee assistance program.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $103,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.